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Full arch dental implants replace an entire row of teeth with a fixed bridge anchored by as few as four to six titanium posts. Replacing a full arch used to mean ill-fitting dentures, daily adhesives, and food restrictions. This changes all of that: a smile that looks, feels, and works like a complete natural set of teeth. We plan every full arch case carefully and walk you through every step so the result feels worth the investment.
If you've worn dentures or are about to, full arch implants are worth understanding first. Here's how the two approaches actually compare in everyday life.
The classic option. A full set of replacement teeth that rests on your gums and is taken out at night. Traditional dentures have helped millions of people, but the downsides are real.
A fixed bridge of teeth anchored permanently by titanium posts in your jawbone. They stay in place around the clock and feel like natural teeth from day one of healing.
Dr. Collins works through these questions with every full arch patient. Walk through them yourself to get a clearer picture of what your treatment plan might look like.
Full arch implants make sense when an entire arch needs to be replaced or restored. If you're only missing a few teeth, single tooth implants may be a better fit.
Most patients do, even those who've worn dentures for years. If bone is limited, we coordinate a referral for bone grafting before the implant phase. Dr. Collins reviews your 3D imaging during your consultation.
A fixed bridge stays in your mouth permanently. Implant-supported dentures snap onto implants and can be removed for cleaning. Both work, and the right choice depends on your goals and your jawbone.
The only way to know exactly what your case looks like is a consultation with Dr. Collins. We review your imaging, walk through cost, and build a clear treatment plan. Visit our implant consultations page to learn more, or read about Dr. Collins and his implant training first.
Most full arch cases come together over six to nine months, counting the planning and any prep work before surgery day. Here's what each phase actually looks like for the patient.
Your full arch implants are placed in a single appointment. Dr. Collins works precisely from a treatment plan built off your 3D imaging. Most patients leave with a temporary set of teeth in place that same day.
Three to six months after surgery, your implants have fully fused with your jawbone. Now we replace the temporary teeth with the permanent restoration designed to match your bite and your smile exactly.
Full arch implants aren't a quick fix. They're an investment, and the outcome reflects that. With proper care, the implants and bridge that go in this year are designed to be part of your smile for decades.
Strategically placed for maximum stability
For the implant posts with proper care
All implants placed in a single appointment
Two Rivers Dental Group restores full arches for patients from Springfield and the surrounding Lane County communities. Full arch treatment is the most complete option in our dental implants care and works hand in hand with our restorative dentistry services. Payment plan details are on our patient resources page. Our office at 1717 Centennial Blvd, Suite #3 is open Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 541-287-7874 to schedule a consultation.
Most full arch cases use four to six titanium implants per arch, placed strategically where your bone is strongest. That's enough to permanently anchor a full fixed bridge of teeth, which is why you may have heard the term All-on-4.
For most patients who qualify, yes. Full arch dental implants stay fixed in place, let you eat anything, and preserve your jawbone, while removable dentures can slip, restrict foods, and leave the bone underneath to keep receding. Dentures cost less up front, so they remain the right call for some patients. A consultation lays out both paths honestly.
In most cases, yes. Your implants are placed in a single appointment and most patients leave that same day with a temporary set of teeth attached. The permanent bridge goes on three to six months later, after the implants have fused with your jawbone.
The implant posts are designed to last 20 years or more with proper care, often the rest of your life. The bridge itself is built for decades of daily use, and routine checkups let us catch normal wear early and keep everything solid.
Full arch cases vary widely based on how many implants you need, whether bone grafting comes first, and the type of final restoration. At your consultation at our Springfield office, Dr. Collins walks through the exact cost of your plan before anything begins, and payment plans are available.
Schedule a full arch consultation with Dr. Collins at our Springfield office. Honest answers, clear costs, and a smile built to last decades.
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