For patients who have lost most or all of their teeth—or whose remaining teeth have a poor prognosis—full mouth dental implants can provide support for a fixed or removable set of replacement teeth.
Instead of placing one implant for every missing tooth, a carefully planned number of implants can be strategically positioned to support a complete arch of teeth.
Dr Mohsin Ali provides comprehensive implant treatment, including full-arch implant rehabilitation and advanced surgical procedures for patients with reduced bone volume.
Who might consider full mouth implants?
Full-arch implant treatment may be considered if you:
- have lost all or most of your teeth
- have multiple failing teeth
- struggle to eat comfortably with removable dentures
- have dentures that move or feel unstable
- are looking for an alternative to conventional removable dentures.
The first step is a detailed assessment to establish whether implant treatment is appropriate for you.
What are All-on-4 and full-arch implants?
Terms such as All-on-4, full-arch dental implants and fixed implant-supported teeth describe approaches where multiple implants support a complete arch of replacement teeth.
Four implants may be appropriate in some cases, while other patients benefit from a different number or distribution of implants. The treatment should therefore be designed around your anatomy and clinical requirements rather than assuming that one technique is appropriate for everyone.
Can I have teeth on the same day?
In suitable circumstances, implants can be placed and connected to a fixed temporary restoration during the initial treatment phase. This is sometimes referred to as immediate loading or Teeth in a Day.
However, same-day fixed teeth are not appropriate in every situation. Sufficient implant stability, bone quality and other clinical criteria need to be met.
Where immediate loading is appropriate, the initial teeth are generally a provisional restoration designed for the healing phase. The definitive restoration is planned after appropriate healing.
What if I’ve been told I don’t have enough bone?
Bone loss can make full-mouth implant treatment more complex, but it does not automatically exclude implant treatment.
Dr Ali’s implant practice includes advanced procedures for patients with deficient bone, including bone augmentation and sinus grafting.
A clinical assessment and three-dimensional imaging can be used to establish what options are appropriate for your individual anatomy.
