What Are Full Arch Dental Implants?

When you have lost most or all your natural teeth, replacing them as soon as possible is a top priority. The longer you go without teeth, the more likely it is that you will experience facial sagging, malnutrition, difficulty speaking, and the shifting of any teeth that you have remaining.Full arch dental implants in Sioux Falls, SD, are often an ideal solution for people in your situation.

What Are Full Arch Dental Implants?

Full arch dental implants are an alternative to dentures for people who would prefer not to have a removable dental restoration. Your dentist screws several small titanium posts into your gum line to help support your new replacement teeth. A single implant screw can support up to one-half of the artificial teeth on your top or bottom jaw. You also have the option of having the implant screws support removable dentures.

When you opt for non-removable replacement teeth, our dentist installs two titanium posts in your upper jaw and two in your lower jaw. We refer to this procedure as All-on-4.

How to Get Full Arch Dental Implants

If you are interested in this type of dental restoration, the first step is to schedule a consultation at Full Mouth Implant Smile. Your dentist will examine your gums and any remaining teeth to determine if your mouth can support the implant screws that act as replacement tooth roots. Some patients do not have strong enough bone structure to support the implants, which is typically not a problem. Your dentist can transfer small bone fragments from another area of your mouth or use donor bone.

Are you interested in improving your oral health and your smile? Please request a consultation to learn more aboutfull arch dental implants in Sioux Falls SD today.