Frequently asked questions.

People whose teeth in an arch are mostly failing or missing, and people whose dentures are not working for them. Good general health matters, as does enough bone to anchor the implants, though full-arch techniques are designed to make the most of the bone you have. A CBCT scan at your consultation gives a real answer.

Often, yes. All-on-4 angles the back implants to use the denser bone toward the front of the jaw, which avoids grafting for many patients who were told they would need it. Where bone is truly limited, grafting or other approaches may be options. Your scan tells us which.

Very few rule it out entirely, but some need extra planning: uncontrolled diabetes, heavy smoking, certain medications that affect bone, and recent radiation to the jaw among them. Tell us your full health history at your consultation so we can plan safely.

Sometimes, and we will tell you if so. If you have healthy teeth with good bone around them, treating those individually is more conservative and usually costs less. Full-arch treatment makes sense when the remaining teeth do not have a predictable future.

Once your final arch is in, most people eat nearly everything they used to, with a bite much closer to natural teeth than a denture allows. Very hard foods like ice and hard candy are best avoided, as they are with natural teeth.

Brush twice a day and clean under the bridge daily with a water flosser or floss threaders. We show you exactly how before you leave. Regular maintenance visits include a professional clean around the implants and periodic removal of the arch for a deeper clean.

The implants are designed to last for decades with good care. The prosthetic teeth may need repair or replacement over the years depending on the material, your bite, and whether you grind your teeth. A night guard is often recommended for grinders.