Missing teeth
If you're missing several teeth, you may want to understand the options for replacing them and whether full arch treatment is appropriate.
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Full arch dental implant care
If you have missing teeth, loose dentures or failing teeth, a consultation with Dental Implant HQ can help you explore your options. A clinical assessment is needed to determine whether full arch implants may suit you.
At your consultationDiscuss your options, treatment timing and costs before deciding what to do next.
Full arch implant care
Assessment before treatment
Planning for temporary and final teeth
Long-term aftercare
Full arch treatment
What are full arch dental implants?
Full arch treatment uses dental implants to support a complete set of replacement teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Planning covers implant placement, temporary and final teeth, and how you will clean and care for them.
Before deciding on treatment, you need to understand the alternatives, risks, likely timing and ongoing care.
Explore full arch dental implantsWhat your treatment plan should explain
- Whether full arch implants are appropriate for you
- Your options, risks and treatment stages
- The plan for temporary and final teeth
- Cleaning, check-ups and ongoing maintenance
Is this for me?
Considering treatment for missing teeth or loose dentures?
You can ask about treatment even if you're unsure where to start. A clinical assessment is needed to understand which options may suit you.
Loose dentures
If your dentures move or rub, you can ask about alternatives and whether an implant-supported option may suit you.
Failing or broken teeth
If teeth keep breaking or infection keeps returning, an assessment can help establish what can be saved and what may need replacing.
Referred by your dentist? You can discuss the referral and the assessment needed to explore your options. Ongoing general dental care remains an important part of long-term health.
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Your assessment
Treatment starts with a clinical assessment
An assessment considers your health, jawbone, gums, bite and remaining teeth. It also considers your comfort needs and the care your replacement teeth will need over time.
What the assessment considers
Whether full arch implants may suit youHow implant surgery and replacement teeth fit into your planTreatment stages, costs, risks and ongoing care
Am I suitable?
Prepare for your consultation
The quiz asks about your situation, goals and concerns. Your answers can help guide a consultation, but they cannot confirm whether implants are suitable for you.
01Which best describes your situation?
- Loose or uncomfortable dentures
- Many missing teeth
- Failing or broken teeth
- Referred by my dentist
- Not sure yet
Treatment stages
From first conversation to long-term care
Treatment may take place in stages. The timing and sequence depend on your assessment and treatment plan.
Consultation
Talk through your dental concerns, questions and what you hope treatment could help with.
Assessment and records
Your health, teeth, gums, jawbone and bite are assessed, along with any denture problems and comfort needs.
Your treatment plan
Discuss whether full arch implants may suit you, the proposed stages, and the risks and limitations that apply to you.
Surgery and temporary teeth
Some patients may be suitable for fixed temporary teeth on the day of surgery. Others need treatment in separate stages. Temporary teeth are not the final bridge. Your clinician will explain the timing that applies to you.
Final teeth
Your final bridge is planned around how your teeth work and look, the materials used, and how you will clean and maintain it.
Aftercare
Your replacement teeth need daily cleaning, regular professional review and ongoing maintenance.
Pricing and finance
What affects the cost of full arch implants?
The cost of full arch implants depends on whether you need treatment in one or both jaws, any additional procedures and the materials used for your final teeth. Your quote should explain what is included, what may cost extra and ongoing maintenance costs.
Explore full arch implant costs and payment optionsYour treatment quote
Ask when an estimate can be provided and what assessment is needed to confirm your quote.
Payment options
Ask which payment options are available, including eligibility requirements, fees and terms.
Early access to superannuation
Some patients may apply for eligible treatment; approval is assessed separately.
Questions about full arch implants
These answers are general. A clinical assessment is needed for advice about your own treatment.
Am I suitable for full arch implants?
Suitability for full arch implants depends on your health, jawbone, gums, bite, remaining teeth, denture history and treatment goals. A clinical assessment is needed to determine which options may suit you.
Am I too old for treatment?
Age alone does not determine suitability. Your health, medications and ability to heal are considered as part of a clinical assessment.
Can I get temporary teeth on the day of surgery?
Some patients may be suitable for fixed temporary teeth on the day of surgery. This depends on bone support, implant stability, bite, and health. Temporary teeth are not the final bridge. Ask what the plan would be if fixed temporary teeth cannot be fitted on the day.
What if I don't have enough bone?
Limited bone does not always rule out treatment, but it may change the plan. Further assessment, treatment in stages, bone grafting or referral may be needed.
Speak with the team
Request a consultation
Leave your details and the team will contact you to arrange a consultation. You can ask about missing teeth, dentures or a referral from your dentist.