Full Mouth Dental Implants — Los Angeles, CA

How Do Full Mouth Dental Implants Work?

Dental implants in Los Angeles are prosthetic tooth roots. However, you do not need an implant for every single lost tooth. With full mouth dental implants, two implants are placed toward the front of the jaw and two go toward the back at an angle. This strategy utilizes areas of the bone that are naturally strong and thick, reducing the chance that you will require a bone graft and allowing for immediate placement of a temporary denture. After a healing period of a few months, your temporary denture will be replaced by a permanent one.

Am I a Candidate for Full Mouth Dental Implants?

Most patients who have lost all or most teeth throughout a dental arch are candidates for full mouth dental implants in Los Angeles. In general, people who undergo this procedure:

• Have adequate bone density to support dental implants. Most patients meet this criterion, even without a bone graft.
• Are free of gum disease and other health conditions that might interfere with their treatment’s success.
• Adhere to an excellent oral hygiene routine and are determined to break any habits that might adversely affect their implants (such as smoking).
• Do not want to put up with the hassles of traditional dentures.

Even if you do not qualify for full mouth dental implants right away, you may do so after some preliminary treatments.

What Are the Benefits of Full Mouth Dental Implants?

Full mouth dental implant treatment offers numerous benefits, including:

• A strong bite force. A full mouth dental implant denture is strong enough to stand up to virtually any food.
• A natural look and feel. We carefully design full mouth dental implant dentures with the goal of making them as comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing as possible.
• Jawbone preservation. Dental implants prevent much of the bone loss that normally occurs after tooth loss.
• Streamlined treatment. Many patients love that they can get a new set of teeth on the same day as their implant placement surgery.
• Accessible for most patients. Patients who have lost some bone in their jaw and are not candidates for traditional implants may qualify for full mouth dental implants.

Full Mouth Dental Implants vs. Traditional Dental Implants

Generally speaking, full mouth dental implants are faster and less costly than traditional implant procedures. It is also less invasive because it usually requires just one surgery as opposed to two or more. With that being said, it is important to keep in mind that traditional implant treatments also have their advantages. For example, using more implants may provide the strongest base possible for your new teeth. Traditional implants are also more versatile, able to replace any number of missing teeth rather than just a full arch. Your implant dentist in Los Angeles will help you understand all of your tooth replacement options before you decide how to move forward.