Security doesn’t usually arrive with grand announcements or dramatic turning points. More often, it settles quietly into the ordinary moments we rarely stop to notice. It’s the sound of your front door clicking shut at night. The familiar route you take to work. The shelf in the fridge is always stocked with your favorite staples. These aren’t extravagances. They are anchors that let you move through life confidently. Now ask yourself: Do you feel that same kind of security in your smile? Do your dentures feel like an anchor or like something you constantly have to manage? At Atkins Dental Clinic, we believe your smile should feel as steady and reliable as the other anchors in your life. We provide full arch dental implants to give you back the comfort, confidence, and security you deserve.
Understanding Full Arch Dental Implants
When we talk about a full arch, we mean the complete set of teeth on either your upper jaw or your lower jaw. Each arch forms a natural curve that allows your teeth to work together efficiently. This curve helps distribute pressure evenly when you bite and chew, and it also plays an important role in clear speech. The arch is more than just the shape of your smile. It is a vital part of how your mouth functions every day.
A full arch dental implant solution replaces all the teeth in one arch (or both) with a stable, permanent set of artificial teeth supported by implants placed directly into your jawbone. Rather than replacing each tooth individually, we place a small number of implants in precise positions to support the entire row of teeth securely and evenly.
Dental implants are small titanium posts that Dr. Aaron places into the jawbone. Over time, the surrounding bone fuses with the implant surface through a natural healing process known as osseointegration. This process allows an implant to function as a true replacement for a tooth root, providing a strong and lasting foundation for your new teeth. The number of implants Dr. Aaron places depends on the type of full arch restoration you choose.
Mini Dental Implants: The Support for Your Full Arch Restoration
Dental implants offer tremendous benefits to anyone replacing missing teeth. They protect your jaw, restore your bite, and maintain your smile’s natural appearance and feel. But not all implants work the same way, and that difference matters.
Traditional dental implants are approximately 5 millimeters wide and require a strong, healthy foundation of bone to remain secure. When you lose a tooth, however, the bone in that area begins to shrink. Without the pressure and stimulation from chewing, your body assumes the bone is no longer needed and starts breaking it down through a process called resorption. As the bone becomes thinner and weaker, placing a traditional implant becomes more challenging. In many cases, patients need extra surgeries like bone grafting to rebuild the area before an implant can even be placed.
Mini dental implants measure less than 3 millimeters wide, almost half the size of a traditional implant. Their smaller size makes them ideal for areas with limited bone because they require less density to anchor securely. For many patients, mini implants eliminate the need for additional surgical procedures, making full arch restoration a much more straightforward process.
Your Options for Full Arch Dental Implants
Replacing all the teeth in an upper or lower arch can be done in several ways, each offering a different level of stability, convenience, and permanence.
Implant Overdenture
The simplest option is the implant overdenture, also called a snap-on denture. We place four to six mini dental implants in the lower jaw or six to eight in the upper jaw. These implants hold a removable denture that you snap on during the day and remove at night for cleaning.
The overdenture resembles a traditional denture, featuring a gum-colored base, but the implants provide stability while you talk, eat, and smile. If you already have a denture in good condition, we can often reline it to fit the implants. This option works well if you want better stability without completely replacing your current denture.
Roundhouse Bridge
If you want more stability and prefer not to handle the appliance yourself, consider the semi-removable roundhouse bridge, also known as a fixed hybrid bridge.
We secure a single, connected row of lifelike teeth to six to ten mini implants. You never remove it. Instead, Dr. Aaron removes it during your checkups for professional cleaning, while you simply brush and floss daily. This bridge delivers stronger chewing power and feels more natural than a snap-on denture. It’s an excellent choice if you want less maintenance and better function.
For the most permanent and natural result, we recommend the non-removable roundhouse bridge. We cement a full arch of connected, custom-shaped teeth onto ten to twelve mini implants. This bridge stays in place at all times and functions just like your natural teeth. This option gives you the highest level of stability and chewing strength, along with the closest feel to having your own teeth again.
Bring Everyday Comfort Back to Your Life
Your smile deserves to feel like something you can trust, not something you have to think about or work around. At Atkins Dental Clinic, we see how much a secure and natural-feeling smile can change the way people carry themselves. Full arch dental implants give you the freedom to enjoy meals without worry, speak clearly without second-guessing, and smile without hesitation.
Contact us today to schedule a free implant consultation. Whether you want the simplicity of a snap-on denture, the added confidence of a semi-removable bridge, or the permanence of a fully fixed solution, we’re here to guide you to the option that fits your life best.
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