Full Arch Teeth Implants : Upper Jaw

Patients who have lost all of their upper teeth usually feel miserable wearing full dentures.
The main disadvantages of wearing a full denture:
1) Looseness while eating and talking
2) Poor taste due to the large piece of acrylic that covers the palate
3) Low self-esteem because they associate dentures with older people and thus feel
older themselves

With recent advances in implant dentistry , it is now possible for patients who has lost all their upper teeth to have fixed teeth again with dental implants .

Treatment options.

Female 54 wanted to have every missing teeth replaced with teeth implants. Fortunately she had good bone throughout the upper jaw. Each missing tooth was replaced with a dental implant ( tooth for tooth implant replacement).

Male 48 conebeam CTScan shows that there is bone deficiency in some areas of the upper jaw. In this case , implant supported bridge is a better option. 11 dental implants were placed in the upper jaw to support 4 fixed bridges. Internal sinus lift bone grafting was also done for the upper left back area ( see link- Internal Sinus Lift Bone Grafting ) to improve support for the implants.

Male 58 conebeam CTScan shows that there is a lack of bone in the front area of the upper jaw for placement of dental implants. To avoid major bone grafting and to simplify the dental implant treatment procedure, a sufficient number of dental implants must be placed at the back of the upper jaw so that a fixed bridge can be done. In this case, 10 implants were placed to support a 14 unit fixed bridge. Sinus lifting bone grafting was done for the back of the upper jaw to improve support for dental implants ( see link External Sinus Lift , Internal Sinus Lift )

FAQ on full arch teeth replacement with dental implants

I have been wearing a full denture on the upper jaw for many years. Can I have dental implants ?

This will depend on the amount of bone available and whether any bone grafting is required. If you are a full denture wearer for many years, some form of bone grafting is required before dental implants can be placed. Read more external sinus lift , ramus block graft, hip graft.

How long will the dental implant treatment take ?

Depending on the type and amount of bone grafting, the dental implant process will take between 4- 12 months.

Is dental implant treatment a painful process ?

With modern dental implant techniques, you should not feel any pain during the procedure. For patients who are more anxious about the procedure, the surgery can be done under sedation in the clinic. Sedation will relax you during the procedure and best part is that you will not remember the procedure afterwards.

Will I be without my false teeth during the treatment period ?

You will not be without teeth for any prolonged period as we can reline your existing full denture with a comfortable soft liner and you can leave the clinic with your original set of teeth.

Can all full denture patients have a full arch fixed dental implant bridge ?

With recent advances in dental implant surgical techniques and bone grafting materials, most full denture patients can have dental implants. However in some instances where the bone shrinkage is too great , dental implants will be contraindicated.

How do I know whether I am a suitable candidate for full arch dental implants ?

You have to come in for a thorough clinical and x-ray examination. Our in- office Cone Beam Ct Scan will provide an accurate 3 dimensional assessment of the amount of jaw bone available for dental implants and whether any bone grafting is required.

How successful are dental implants ?

Modern dental implants have a success rate of 95 %

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