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Full Mouth Dental Implants
Missing All Lower Teeth
Although many patients have no problem wearing an upper denture, some people find it difficult to wear and eat with lower dentures. Several implant-supported replacement options are available if you are missing all of your lower teeth.
For more information about options for replacing your missing teeth or to schedule a consultation with Madison Avenue Periodontics, call our office in New York, New York at Madison Avenue Periodontics Office Phone Number (212) 755-1144.
Ball Attachment Denture
One option is to have two implants placed in your lower jaw and a denture made that snaps onto these implants. This option allows your lower denture to be more stable while chewing than without implants. However, there will still be movement of your lower denture, and sore spots will occur if any food particles, especially seeds, are caught under it. As with all removable replacement teeth, you still will need periodic appointments for denture adjustment.
Bar Attachment Denture
Another option involves placing four to six implants, depending on your jaw size or shape, into your lower jaw. After healing is complete, the implants are connected with a custom-made support bar. Your denture will be made with special internal retention clips that attach onto the support bar, enabling the denture to snap firmly into place. This is called an “overdenture.” The advantage of this option is that it is much more stable than the first option and allows very little denture movement. Your denture is still removable for easy cleaning and maintenance.
Screw Retained Denture
A third option involves placing five or more implants in your jaw and attaching a permanent denture. Your denture is held in place by screws or clasps that secure it to the support posts or bar. It doesn’t touch the gum tissue, which allows you to clean under the denture without removing it. This denture will replace all your missing lower teeth and will not be removed except at maintenance visits. Although cleaning under your denture without removing it is more time consuming and requires more dexterity, many patients who want a permanent denture prefer this option.
Individual Implants
The final option is to have all your teeth individually replaced so that they will appear to be growing out of your gum tissue and will most closely resemble the appearance of your natural teeth. This option usually requires eight or more implants. Separate abutments or support posts for each one of these implants will be made and crowns for each missing tooth will be placed. The teeth are often joined together for sinus grafting to replace bone height strength and support. Overall, this is the most costly option, because it requires the most implants and individual replacement tooth fabrication. Your replacement options may also be limited by the current size and shape of your jawbone.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are full mouth dental implants?
Full mouth dental implants are a long-term solution for replacing an entire upper arch, lower arch, or full set of missing teeth. Using strategically placed dental implants, a custom restoration is secured in place to provide improved stability, comfort, and function compared to traditional removable dentures.
How are full mouth implants different from traditional dental implants?
Rather than replacing each missing tooth individually, full mouth implant treatment uses a select number of implants to support a complete arch of replacement teeth. This approach provides a secure, efficient, and highly stable solution while restoring both appearance and chewing function.
Who can benefit from full mouth dental implants?
Patients who are missing most or all of their teeth, struggling with uncomfortable dentures, or experiencing failing dental work may be candidates for full mouth dental implants. A comprehensive consultation and evaluation will help determine if this treatment is the right fit for your oral health needs and goals.
How long does the full mouth implant process take?
Treatment timelines vary depending on each patient’s oral health and whether additional procedures are needed. While the full healing and integration process may take several months, some patients may qualify for same-day temporary restorations that allow them to leave with a functional smile immediately after surgery.
Do full mouth dental implants look natural?
Yes. Full mouth implant restorations are custom-designed to complement your facial features, smile aesthetics, and bite. The result is a natural-looking, confident smile that closely mimics the appearance and function of healthy natural teeth.
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What if I’m missing all of my upper teeth?
A similar range of treatment options is also available for your upper jaw. However, because the bone is not as hard as that in the lower jaw, people often need more implants to support their new replacement teeth. Depending upon the number of implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural. You will still have a removable denture, which makes cleaning the support bar and denture much easier.
Implant Retained Upper Denture
Depending upon the number of implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural. You will still have a removable denture, which makes cleaning the support bar and denture much easier.
Individual Upper Implants
If you want a restoration that is similar to your natural teeth and therefore not removable, you probably will need eight to ten individual implants placed. This is followed after healing by the placement of the abutments and new replacement crowns.
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