Full mouth implant (ALL ON X)

Full mouth dental implants are used to restore the entire upper or lower arch of teeth in one complete bridge. It is commonly known as All on X, as in all the teeth are supported by “X” number of implants per arch. When a part or all of your teeth are missing or are in terminal condition, you could consider a dental implant-supported full bridge for replacement to avoid a prosthesis like a full denture. All on X allows for a full mouth solution without the image of a set of teeth in a glass!

Dental implants help to replace your lost natural teeth and the support of the roots.  The truth is, full mouth treatment is a very effective option for replacing all the teeth in a jaw or in both jaws. If you’re seeking to restore appearance, function and comfort to your teeth, ask us for more information to see if this is right for you need a full mouth implant.

Dental implants have been around since 1952 when a Swedish orthopedic surgeon named Branemark pioneered the concept. His concept has been refined over the years. Today, in dentistry, implants are the standard of care for prosthetic replacement of teeth. 

The duration of a full mouth implant is flexible due to the condition and preferences of the patient. However, it starts with the placement of dental implants in the jawbone. Using modern technology, we can easily place fixed temporary bridges on the implants on the day of the placement of the implant. In just one visit, we are able to transition from no teeth or bad teeth to a good set of temporary teeth. Once the implants heal, a final set of teeth are built on a durable bar to create a stronger bridge.

The total number of implants needed for the whole set of teeth implants is not constant. It depends on whether the set of teeth is a lower or upper arch. It also depends on the number of replacement teeth being supported. Most of the time, we make use of all on 4 dental implants.

So, how does treatment begin? This starts with a very thorough examination of the mouth, jaw and teeth. Questions will also be asked about the patient’s medical and dental history. After this, detailed images of the teeth are taken. The patient will then be interviewed on his or her treatment options so that the dentists can use the ideal method to treat him or her.

Technology has really helped to boost the certainty that comes with dental implants with 3D imaging and printing. Today, the success rate for dental implants is about 98%, making implants the most predictable and desirable long term dental restoration!