Whether you have recently lost your teeth or have had dentures for a while, you may be looking for a more secure replacement option. Full mouth dental implants offer strength and durability, without sacrificing appearance.
Below is more information about full mouth dental implants, what options may be available, the full mouth dental implants procedure, and more.
What Dental Implants Are
Dental implants are replacement prosthetics that involve the placement of metal rods into the jawbones of patients to hold replacement teeth in place. Dental implants can replace as few as one tooth and as many as a full row of teeth.
Full Mouth Dental Implant Options
Once you’ve made the decision to get full mouth dental implants, you’ll find that there are two main options to choose from. These include:
Implant-supported dentures
Implant-supported dentures are a mixture between traditional dentures and implants. For this form of full mouth dental implants, the prosthetic dentures are designed to be easily removed. The dentures are intended to be removed for cleaning and overnight. They can then be snapped back into place.
All-on-4 implants
All-on-4 dental implants are more secure and are intended to stay in place. They cannot be easily removed, and it requires the assistance of a dentist to remove them. All-on-4 are an excellent alternative to implant-supported dentures, as the patient doesn’t need to worry about removing them for cleaning and overnight.
Full Mouth Dental Implants Procedure and Recovery Time
The full mouth dental implants procedure involves a few different steps. The first step is an appointment with your dentist to see if you are a candidate for implants. They will check the integrity of your jawbone and the health of your gums. After a visual exam and x-rays, they will determine if implant placement is an option. From there, you can set an appointment to have the implants placed.
The implant placement procedure involves your dentist using a scalpel to peel back the gum flaps. They will then install the metal implants. Sutures will be placed to hold the gum tissue. After seven to ten days, they will be removed.
The implants will be left to fuse to the jawbone for around 2-6 months. Once they are secure, your dentist will remove the temporary healing caps and place abutments. After a couple of weeks of healing time, the full prosthetics will be placed.
Full Mouth Dental Implants Cost
The cost of full mouth dental implants will vary depending on a few factors. Often, this includes the location of the office, the specific dentist, the other procedures that need to be completed before placement, and more. Generally, the cost of implant-supported dentures is around $13,500, and the cost of all-on-4 implants is around $20-40,000.
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