Full Mouth Implants

If you’ve lost all or most of your teeth, consider full mouth dental implants instead of dentures. While a single tooth implant is ideal when only one tooth is missing, full dental implants are a permanent solution to replace your entire set of teeth. They’re anchored to your bone, so they’re meant to be worn all the time. You don’t have to take them out to clean them; just care for them by brushing and flossing. Full mouth implants have become the go-to solution for discerning patients in Glendale.

When most or all of your teeth are missing or need to be replaced, you may think you need dentures. But consider full mouth dental implants instead. An alternative to dentures, dental implants attach to your jawbone and gums to become a base for dental crowns and bridges.

Designed to last, full dental implants look and function like natural teeth. They provide you the same ability to bite, chew and speak clearly. Unlike dentures, implants won’t wiggle or come loose while you’re eating or talking.

Benefits of Full Mouth Dental Implants

Full dental implants also help your bones remain intact and healthy. The implant posts stimulate your bone and gums that grow around them. This results in a natural look and feel that’s also more aesthetically pleasing than dentures.

There are several other advantages to choosing full mouth dental implants, such as:

• Implants are permanently attached to your jawbone.
• They don’t require daily removal or the use of adhesives.
• Implants offer a comfortable fit and a natural bite.
• They don’t require special care or repairs.
• Implants replace some of your tooth roots, preserving your bone health.
• They are the closest option to your natural teeth.

What to Expect During a Dental Implant Procedure

Before you can start this process, you may need one or more remaining teeth to be pulled. Full mouth dental implants replace a full arc of teeth — all of your upper or lower teeth. This is only an option if you’ve already lost all or most of your teeth. In some cases, for patients who may not have sufficient bone density for traditional implants, mini dental implants may also be a viable option.

The dental implant procedure has to be completed over the course of several months in multiple visits to your Glendale dentist at Atlas Park Dental, experts in denture implants. After the first visit, you may be given temporary dentures.

The doctors at Atlas Park Dental place several implants in your jaw — usually four to eight — slightly above the top of the bone. For many patients, the all on 4 dental implants procedure is an excellent option, as it provides a stable, full-arch solution with just four precisely placed implants. They’re covered with gum tissue, where they heal for three to eight months. During this period, the implants fuse with your bone.

Next, your Glendale dentist attaches abutments to the implants. These posts extend beyond your gum line and act as the links to the dental crowns or full bridge to come. Your gum tissue needs to heal around the posts for a couple weeks. In some cases, the implants come with the posts attached, eliminating the need for this step.

Finally, your dental crowns or full arc of teeth are inserted into position. These have been created to custom-fit your mouth. Before you leave with your new teeth, your dentist ensures a proper bite.

Full Dental Implants: Painful or Risky?

You may experience some swelling and discomfort after each phase of surgery for full mouth dental implants. These side effects last for just a few days, and your dentist may prescribe pain medication to relieve your short-term discomfort. It’s a good idea to eat only soft foods — such as yogurt, applesauce or soup — as your gum tissue heals.

Most people don’t have problems after dental implant surgery, but there is a slight risk of complications. For example, after every surgery, no matter how minor, you run the risk of developing an infection. Let your dentist know if you feel feverish, with chills or increased pain in your mouth and gums. In rare cases, serious complications can occur, such as nerve or sinus problems.

After Your Dental Implant Surgery

After your procedure, follow all your dentist’s instructions. Avoid touching the area or chewing hard foods as long as your mouth and gums feel tender. Apply an ice pack to the area for 20 minutes at a time to reduce swelling.

Your dentist lets you know how soon you can resume regular activities. Keep in mind that smoking contributes to complications. While the procedure for getting implants takes months to complete, by the end, you have a full set of teeth again that permanently replace your natural teeth. You care for your crowns the same as normal teeth: by brushing and flossing.

Let the Implant Experts Assist You

When you have full mouth dental implants put in your mouth by the best dentists in Glendale, the results are almost always successful. Trust the dental team at Atlas Park Dental to give you renewed confidence in your smile. Based in Glendale, the practice serves patients from surrounding neighborhoods, including:

• Ridgewood
• Maspeth
• Middle Village
• Woodhaven
• Rego Park
• Forest Hills
• Elmhurst

Contact us with any questions you have about full dental implants. When you visit this boutique cosmetic dental practice, you feel welcomed in a relaxing environment.