Losing teeth can impact many different areas of your life, from your self-confidence and willingness to smile to your ability to speak and eat. Losing just one tooth is a lifechanging inconvenience, but if you are facing extensive tooth loss then you will need a permanent, reliable treatment that restores your smile and your quality of life, and full arch dental implants are the go-to solution.
What are full arch dental implants?
Full arch implants are a permanent, restorative solution to extensive tooth loss that allow dentists to restore an entire set of teeth at once.
As is the case with all implants, the posts and abutments need to be surgically implanted into the jaw and left to fuse with the bone. These fixtures replace the missing roots of your teeth and create a stable base that anchors the replacement tooth (known as a crown) inside the jaw, but what really sets these implants apart is their ability to restore an entire set of teeth with just 4 implants.
Usually, each crown requires its own implant, including the post, abutment, and a surgical procedure to fit them, which can put some people off choosing this treatment. However, since only a few implants (usually 4 but sometimes 6) are needed to support an entire set of natural-looking crowns, these revolutionary fixtures are fast becoming the clear choice for anyone looking to restore their smile and change their life.
Full arch dental implants vs dentures
There are lots of different ways to replace a singular missing tooth but if you want to replace several at once then the two most popular and effective options are complete dentures or full arch implants.
These treatments both restore an entire upper or lower set of missing teeth, but whilst dentures have long been the popular solution for patients and dentists alike, full arch implants have swiftly overtaken them as the best choice. These fixed implants are a great alternative to dentures and mean that your options are no longer limited to removable fixtures that can’t restore the full look, feel and function of your natural teeth.
So, what else do these specialist implants offer you?
Full functionality: Whilst dentures are often removable and can cause difficulty talking and eating, full arch implants allow you to eat, talk, and smile just as you would with your natural teeth without any worries that they will slip or become unstable.
Minimal care: Dentures require a lot of care, from rinsing them after every meal to soaking them in a cleaning solution overnight. If this sounds like a hassle that you would like to avoid, then full arch implants offer a less time-consuming option, as they only need to be brushed and cared for like your natural teeth to keep the site clean and prevent any infections.
Preserved bone integrity: Bone loss is a common issue faced by many with missing teeth, and one that dentures do little to solve. Whilst dentures rest on top of your gums, full arch implants prevent bone loss at its source with artificial roots that stimulate bone growth within the jaw and preserve your facial structure.
Long-lasting smiles: Even full dentures are not a life-long solution and may need to be replaced or adjusted (particularly if you experience bone loss). Whilst implants still require ongoing care, they are manufactured to be permanent and are much more likely to last for many years than other options.
Quick restoration: Since only 4 implants are needed, you can replace an entire set of teeth with just one surgical procedure. This will depend upon the condition of your remaining teeth and jaw and you may require bone grafting first, but the implant process itself usually only takes around 2 hours per jaw, so you can restore your smile in no time without multiple surgeries and ongoing appointments.
Full arch dental implants
Do these fixed, long-lasting implants sound like the solution you’ve been looking for?
Their strategic placement, strong structure, and life-long reliability guarantee a renewed sense of confidence and plenty of reasons to smile again! So, contact Riverside Dental Spa today for the full arch implants specialist care and specialist advice that you need to restore your smile.