Full-Arch Dental Implants
Full-Arch Dental Implants Explained
Full-arch dental implants replace an entire row of upper or lower teeth using a few strategically placed implants, rather than one implant per tooth. At McElroy Smiles in Encinitas, the best-known approach is All-on-4, which anchors a full set of fixed teeth on four implants, so you regain a complete, stable smile.
How do full-arch implants work?
Instead of placing an implant for every missing tooth, full-arch treatment uses a few implants to support a connected set of teeth across the whole arch. All-on-4 uses four implants per arch, positioned to make the most of your available bone.
What can full-arch implants replace?
They replace an entire upper or lower arch of missing or failing teeth, and they are a common path for denture wearers who want something fixed. You can treat one arch or both, depending on your needs.
What are the benefits?
You get a full set of teeth that stays in place, you eat and speak with confidence, and the implants help preserve the jawbone the way natural roots do. Most patients leave the same day with fixed temporary teeth, with final teeth crafted by a trusted master lab afterward.
Am I a candidate?
Many adults missing most or all of their teeth in an arch are candidates, provided there is enough bone to anchor the implants, which can often be built up if needed. An exam and a scan give you a clear answer. Results vary by patient.
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Full-arch dental implants replace an entire row of upper or lower teeth using a few implants rather than one per tooth. The best-known approach, All-on-4, anchors a full set of fixed teeth on four implants for a complete, stable smile.
A full arch is commonly restored with four implants, the basis of the All-on-4 approach, though the exact number depends on your bone and your case. We confirm the plan with an exam and a scan.
