The full-arch (or full mouth) fixed implant prosthesis, the "gold standard" of all implant prostheses, is a screw-retained prosthetic option for patients who are missing most or all of their teeth and are seeking to reconstruct their entire mouth for restored function and appearance. Missing teeth can lead to serious dental problems and can significantly inhibit a patient's ability to eat and speak. Full arch restoration implants are most often placed with dentures or bridges, providing patients with a restored smile.

Benefits of a Full-Arch Fixed Implant Prosthesis (Fixed Bridge)

In addition to the ability to eat and speak normally, full arch implants can reduce the risk of gum disease and other complications associated with missing teeth. Implants can help to prevent bone loss which helps to maintain patient's facial structure. Patients missing most or all of their teeth may be considered as candidates for full arch reconstruction.

Full Arch Implant Options

Some of the most commonly used restorative materials for full arch implants treatment may include:

Fixed Bridge (Full-Arch  Fixed Implant Prosthesis)

Fixed bridges are considered the most advanced treatment, because they look and feel most like natural teeth. Fixed bridges are also the most common type of dental bridges and are either made out of porcelain fused to metal or out of ceramic.

Implant placement depends on the type of material chosen. The process may include two or more implants secured into the jawbone or the use of a ball or bar attachment which can be used to support multiple replacement teeth.

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Full Arch Implant Procedure

During the full arch restoration procedure, several implants are secured into the jawbone to support the replacement structures. Only a few implants are needed, which reduces the severity and length of the procedure. This procedure may be performed on the upper arch, lower arch, or the entire mouth. The dentist will determine the ideal placement for each individual patient.

Dental implants are placed during a series of appointments over several months. During the first procedure, the titanium anchors or implants are placed into the jaw. Over the next three to six months, the anchors will heal and fuse to the bone, a period known as osseointegration. Small posts are attached to the implant to help provide stability for the replacement tooth. After the anchors heal, the patient is fitted for replacements, which can be installed during the next appointment. Implant surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure under local or general anesthesia.

Depending on each patient's individual case, the entire full arch restoration process requires multiple office visits and can take up to a year to complete.