What To Know About Full Arch Restoration
Living with multiple missing teeth can affect far more than your smile. It changes the way you eat, speak, and interact with others, often leading to a loss of confidence in social and professional settings. For many people, dentures were once the only solution. But today, thanks to advances in dentistry, full arch restoration offers a stable, comfortable, and life-changing alternative.
If you’ve ever wondered what full arch restoration is, who it’s for, and how it can improve your quality of life, here’s what you should know.
What Is Full Arch Restoration?
Full arch restoration is a comprehensive treatment that replaces all of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw with a set of prosthetic teeth supported by dental implants. Instead of relying on removable dentures that can slip, shift, or rub against the gums, this approach uses a small number of strategically placed implants to hold a permanent bridge in place.
The result is a set of teeth that look, feel, and function much like natural teeth, providing strength and stability. Patients can eat their favorite foods, smile with confidence, and no longer worry about adhesives or sore spots.
Ideal Candidates
Full arch restoration is often recommended for patients who are missing most or all of their teeth in one or both arches, struggle with ill-fitting dentures, or are looking for a more stable, long-term solution than removable options. Ideal candidates also need sufficient bone structure to support dental implants, though some patients may become eligible with bone grafting.
During a consultation, we carefully evaluate each patient to determine the best approach. While not everyone is an immediate candidate, for those who are, full arch restoration can be a truly transformative procedure that restores function and confidence.
The Benefits Compared to Dentures
While modern dentures can look very natural, they do have limitations. They can slip out of place at inconvenient times, limit the types of food you can eat, and require ongoing adjustments as your jawbone changes over time. By contrast, full arch restoration provides several significant benefits. The implants anchor the teeth securely, offering stability and eliminating the risk of slipping that can occur with traditional dentures.
Patients also enjoy greater comfort, as the prosthetic doesn’t press on the gums the way removable dentures often do. Chewing power improves, allowing for a wider variety of foods and a more enjoyable eating experience. Additionally, dental implants help stimulate the jawbone, preserving bone density and preventing the bone loss that can occur with missing teeth. With proper care, full arch restorations are also highly durable, providing a long-lasting solution that can maintain both function and appearance for many years.
The Treatment Process
Full arch restoration typically involves several steps:
- Consultation and planning: We take digital scans and impressions to design a personalized treatment plan.
- Implant placement: A small number of implants (often four to six per arch) are surgically placed into the jawbone.
- Healing period: As the implants integrate with the bone, temporary teeth are worn.
- Final restoration: Once healing is complete, a permanent bridge is attached to the implants, creating a natural-looking and fully functional smile.
The process can vary depending on each patient’s needs, but the outcome is consistently life changing.
Why Choose NYC Smile Spa
At NYC Smile Spa, we bring years of experience and a patient-centered approach to every case. From the initial consultation to the final restoration, we guide our patients with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.
If you’re living with multiple missing teeth, full arch restoration may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. Schedule a consultation at NYC Smile Spa at our office located on the Upper East Side to learn whether this life-changing treatment is right for you.
