Full Arch Dental Implants in Temecula & Riverside County

Full Arch Dental Implants - Dental Implant Specialist Temecula CA

Dental implants for an entire upper or lower jaw in the Temecula Valley area

This is yet another example where knowing the “target” or “knowing where one is trying to get” is extremely important. There are many ways to replace all nonrestorable (bad) teeth with implants. But the important question is – what will the teeth themselves “feel like”?

Fixed restoration options

If you want something that looks AND functions like regular teeth (something that is “fixed”, meaning you can’t take it out of your mouth like “false teeth” or a denture), then you need a “fixedrestoration. Such a restoration is usually secured (screwed in) into the dental implants and is locked in there.

In this case, you don’t take the teeth out at night and you don’t put them back in in the morning. Aesthetic appearance is good and so is your ability to chew food with them (you would have about 80-90% chewing efficiency with this treatment).

Removable restoration options

There is also an option of having “removable” or “super false teeth”. These are regular “false teeth” or dentures that hook onto the dental implants. They are a lot more stable than traditional dentures or “false teeth” This is a viable treatment option for patients who are OK with giving up some chewing efficiency but having the treatment be somewhat more affordable.

This treatment usually only requires two implants on the lower jaw and typically four implants on the upper jaw. Also, the restoration itself (false teeth that hook onto the implants) are generally a lot more affordable than individual crowns and bridges needed for a “fixed” restoration.

Should I go with a fixed or removable option?

So to summarize:

  • With a fixed restoration you get better chewing efficiency (80-90% of what natural teeth deliver) and a good aesthetic outcome. This, however, comes with a higher overall treatment cost.
  • With a removable option, you give up some chewing efficiency (30-40% chewing efficiency compared to natural teeth), but the aesthetic outcome is similar to fixed and the cost of the treatment is more affordable.

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How long does it take to get full arch dental implants?

For a “fixed” option, treatment time can vary from “Teeth in one day” or “All on 4” treatment concept, where the bad teeth are removed, implants placed, and new teeth attached to those implants all in one day.

For the “removable” option or “super false teeth”, treatment time can vary from 3 months (if the teeth are already missing) to 7 months if the bad teeth are still present (4 months of healing time after extractions and 3 months of healing time after the placement of implants) before the new super denture can be attached.

Discuss your full arch dental implant options with us

Here at Temecula Facial Oral Surgery, Dr. Tsvetov will examine your teeth and advise you on the best solution for your missing or decayed teeth. Whether you need the placement of dental implants for several teeth, full arch, or one missing tooth, Dr. Tsvetov will perform the procedure expertly for long-term benefits. He specializes in dental implant placements across Temecula, as well as other oral surgery procedures. Schedule a free consultation today!