Full Arch Implant

Las Vegas full arch dental implant

Full Arch Dental Implants by Board Certified Prosthodontist Steven Rhodes, DDS

Las Vegas

If all your teeth are missing, a full arch dental implant may be the perfect solution.

Steve Rhodes is board certified on a national level and offers exceptional service and procedures that you just can't find at a general dentist's office! Below is an overview of full arch dental implant options we offer at our office in Las Vegas. Have additional questions? Contact us today.

Benefits of a fixed bridge on implants
When all your teeth are missing or in such condition that they need to be replaced, a fixed bridge anchored to dental implants is the best permanent solution.

Before dental implants, there were no fixed solutions available for people who lost all their teeth. Today, it is possible to replace a full jaw with dental implants and a fixed bridge that results in a permanent, stable and high esthetic solution.

  • Lets you eat and function like having natural teeth
  • A solid, stable solution that will serve you for life
  • Preserves your facial appearance and prevents bone loss 

Treatment:
The treatment procedure and number of visits is largely dependent on the specific conditions. But all in all, 8-10 visits should be enough to have a fixed bridge installed. Most patients report that they were much more comfortable following the procedure than they had anticipated.

 Please contact us directly to learn more about full arch dental implants at our Las Vegas prosthodontist office.

 


 

COURSE OF TREATMENT

INSTALLING THE FIXED BRIDGE– STEP-BY-STEP

The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Contact us directly to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.

  Las Vegas full arch dental implant procedure   Las Vegas full arch dental implant procedure
1: Before the procedure
The dentist determines what needs to be done and prepares both himself and the patient for the coming treatment procedure.
2: Installing the implants
The first step is installing dental implants to replace the lost tooth roots. In this case, five implants are used. Temporary teeth are attached that enable you to eat and function like normal while waiting for the permanent bridge to be installed.

  Las Vegas full arch dental implant procedure   Las Vegas full arch dental implant procedure
3: Attaching the bridge
The final bridge is securely installed on top of the implants. With a full jaw replacement like this, it normally takes 2-3 visits to have the bridge completely attached.
4: End result
Your new teeth should be hard to distinguish from you natural teeth – both for you and for others. People who have had traditional dentures before getting a fixed bridge often describe this as a very positive experience.

 


 
ALTERNATIVES TO A FIXED BRIDGE

  Las Vegas removable overdenture An alternative to a fixed bridge is a removable overdenture, which is anchored on implants. The old fashioned denture has many disadvantages and should be avoided if possible.
  Las Vegas implant anchored overdenture Removable, implant anchored overdenture
A removable full denture that is connected to either a ball or bar attachment, which in turn is anchored on two or more implants in the front part of the jaw.

The implants help keep the denture in place and provide better function and comfort. Cost is usually the reason why this solution is chosen over a fixed bridge – although the end result can’t be compared.
  Las Vegas removable full denture Removable full denture
A denture that is loosely placed on top of the gum to cover the lost teeth. This alternative has no real advantages – except for its low price and easy installation.

The disadvantages are many: discomfort in eating, poor esthetics, affected speech, and sore gums from denture movement. Moreover, a full denture placed in the upper jaw severely reduces the sense of taste.

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