Missing multiple or all of your teeth can significantly impact your confidence, chewing ability, and overall oral health. Full mouth dental implants offers a life-changing solution. This implant-supported fixed hybrid replaces an entire arch of missing teeth with a fixed, permanent bridge supported by just a few strategically placed implants. At Chicago Surgical Specialists, we are pleased to provide full mouth dental implants to our patients in Park Ridge, IL and the surrounding area.
How Are Full Mouth Dental Implants Different from Dentures?
Historically, extensive tooth loss has often been addressed with conventional dentures. While dentures can be effective, they do not replace your tooth roots, meaning you can continue to experience the resorption of your jawbone. Additionally, traditional dentures are difficult to keep in place and do not offer the biting power you need to enjoy your favorite foods. Full mouth dental implants provides greater permanence and security, making them the more functional option.
What Are the Benefits of Full Mouth Dental Implants?
There are a number of reasons to consider full mouth dental implants. Some of the primary benefits include:
- Full-arch treatment can restore entire dental arches, restoring your smile no matter the extent of your tooth loss.
- Dental implants help preserve your jawbone and prevent unwanted changes to your facial structures.
- Implants are almost as strong as your natural teeth, allowing you to continue enjoying your favorite foods.
The Best Full Mouth Dental Implants Candidate
During your initial evaluation, your oral surgeon will confirm your eligibility for safe, successful treatment. The best candidates for full mouth dental implants are missing multiple teeth or anticipating the need to have multiple teeth extracted. Candidates must also be in good health overall. Adequate jaw bone is also necessary to support dental implants or a bone graft may be needed.
What Is Involved in the Full Mouth Dental Implant Process?
When you arrive for your implant-supported fixed hybrid, you will be welcomed back to a private treatment room, where we will administer anesthesia to promote your comfort and safety. Full mouth dental implants usually involve four dental implants, small titanium posts that are inserted into your jawbone to function as artificial tooth roots. A temporary dental prosthesis is then placed to restore your smile. This prosthesis is tailor-made to fit your mouth and look like your natural teeth. After 6 months of healing, a final prosthesis is placed.
Full Mouth Dental Implants Recovery and Aftercare
Dental implant patients will need to devote a few days to rest and recovery. The first few days may involve some swelling and tenderness, symptoms that can be addressed with over-the-counter medications. A soft food diet is required during the 6-month healing phase.
Restore Your Smile with Full Mouth Dental Implants with a Board-Certified Oral Surgeon
Our board-certified oral surgeons are ready to meet with you to restore your smile and your confidence with an implant-supported fixed hybrid. Schedule an evaluation for full mouth dental implants in Park Ridge, IL today. Contact Chicago Surgical Specialists at (847) 268-3910.