What it is
Full-arch restoration replaces every tooth in an arch (upper or lower) supported by a small number of dental implants, rather than one per missing tooth.
How it’s planned
Success depends on a detailed 3D study: we calculate the optimal number and placement of fixtures so the implant-supported prosthesis is well balanced and chewing loads are distributed well across all the implants. When the posterior bone is limited, we consider pterygoid implants as an alternative to a bone graft.
- Loss of all or most of the teeth in an arch
- Wanting a fixed solution, without the discomfort of a full removable prosthesis
- Enough bone, assessed with a 3D study, to give the implants stability
What the process of Full-Arch Implants looks like
- Full 3D study We plan the optimal number of implants and their exact placement to distribute chewing loads well.
- Placement surgery We place the implants in a single procedure, sometimes combined with pterygoid implants if the posterior bone is limited.
- Full fixed prosthesis Once the implants have integrated, the final prosthesis that replaces the whole arch is fitted.
Frequently asked questions about Full-Arch Implants
Do I need one implant for every missing tooth?
No. Full-arch restoration doesn't need one implant per missing tooth: success depends on a detailed prior study that calculates the optimal number and placement of fixtures.
Can I have fixed teeth on the same day as surgery?
In many cases yes, through the immediate-loading protocol, which fits a fixed provisional prosthesis on the same day.
What happens if I don't have enough bone?
Alternatives such as bone regeneration in oral surgery, or pterygoid implants, which make use of denser bone areas without needing a graft, are considered.
Treatments related to Full-Arch Implants
Immediate-Loading Implants
Removal of damaged teeth and placement of implants and fixed teeth in a single day, without waiting for the two months of bone integration required by the standard protocol.
View treatment →Pterygoid Implants
An advanced implant technique that anchors the implant in the pterygoid bone, at the back of the palate, for patients with little jawbone, without needing a graft.
View treatment →Single-Tooth Implants
Replacing a single missing tooth with a single-tooth implant, avoiding wear on neighbouring teeth and stopping them shifting into the empty space.
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