Dental implant restorations

Fixed, full-arch prostheses

Patient image of fixed, full arch prostheses in a patients mouth with the cheeks retracted.
Upper & lower fixed, full-arch prostheses in a patient's mouth.

When patients want a solution that does not need to be taken out at night and stays rigidly fixed. There are several subtypes of this type of tooth replacement, depending on whether tooth alone or tooth and gums need to be replaced.

Benefits of a fixed, full-arch prosthesis:

  • Is permanently screwed into place and does not need to be taken out at night and cannot move around while you eat. This is only removed by a dentist for a specific purpose.
  • We can have an interim prosthesis ready the day of surgery so you never have to go without teeth.

This type of tooth replacement is the sports car of tooth replacement; while sleek, there are some drawbacks you should be aware of:

  • It is the most expensive tooth replacement option.
  • It has stringent candidacy requirements; not everyone's health and anatomy is a good candidate.
  • Not being able to remove the denture means you must be meticulous about cleaning it in your mouth.
  • Because you can generate so much chewing force, these dentures take more wear and tear and generally need to be replaced more often.
  • Fixed, full-arch protheses