Full Mouth Dental Implants in Lafayette & Berkeley, CA

East Bay Healthy Smiles offers dental implants to replace all missing teeth in the top or bottom jaw. This helps restore normal chewing and a confident smile for people with severe tooth loss.

What Are Full Mouth Dental Implants?

Full-mouth dental implants are a long-term solution that helps patients eat, speak, and smile with confidence. They replace all the teeth in the upper, lower, or both jaws with dental implants supporting a custom-made, fixed arch of replacement teeth. Unlike dentures, this arch is permanently attached, allowing patients to enjoy full bite force, improved comfort, and a stable fit. Implants in the jawbone also prevent bone loss, preserving facial structure.

Interested in Dental Implants?

At East Bay Healthy Smiles, we specialize in restoring smiles with high-quality dental implants. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile!

Call us: (925) 283-0313

Who Is a Candidate for Full Mouth Dental Implants?

Adults with failing teeth, significant tooth loss, or severe gum disease who want a permanent solution for missing teeth may be candidates for full-mouth dental implants. Good health and sufficient jawbone density are required. Many patients without enough jawbone can have bone grafting before proceeding.
Some individuals may not be ideal candidates, including heavy smokers, those with blood-clotting disorders, and individuals with certain autoimmune diseases.

Full Mouth Implant Options We Offer

Ball Attachment Dentures

One option is to place two implants in your lower jaw and use a snap-on denture. This makes your lower denture more stable while chewing. There may still be denture movement, and sore spots can occur if food gets trapped under the denture. As with all removable teeth, you will need periodic adjustment appointments. This is a more basic full lower implant denture option.

Full Arch Fixed Implant Bridge (Also Known as All-on-4)

All-on-4 implants are a good option if you have lost some jawbone and do not want bone grafting. Four implants are placed in each jaw to hold new fixed teeth. This uses fewer implants, making surgery simpler. Many people who need a bone graft or who could not get implants before can get them with Allon-4.

Important Scheduling Information
All All-On-4 dental implant consultations are provided exclusively at our Lafayette office. At this time, we are unable to schedule consultations at our Berkeley location.

Our Prosthodontic Approach to Full Mouth Reconstruction

As a prosthodontist, Dr. Ferrier takes a patient-focused approach to dental implant restorations and full mouth reconstruction. Meticulous planning and pre-surgery design of the final arch ensure every implant is placed in the best position. This achieves optimal support, full function, and a natural appearance. Because the final restoration design determines implant placement, we ensure they are in optimal locations for comfort, function, and aesthetics. Read more.

Full Mouth Dental Implant FAQs

How many implants are needed for full mouth dental implants?

At least 4 implants are needed to support a full arch of new teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Sometimes, 5 or 6 may be needed.

Are full mouth implants better than dentures?

Most individuals who get full-mouth implants find they are much happier with their implants than they were with dentures, for various reasons. A few reasons that they might consider full mouth implants better include:
  • Full mouth implants do not shift or slip like dentures.
  • Full mouth dental implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone loss.
  • Dentures require periodic relines, repairs, and replacements. Full mouth implants do not.
  • Full mouth restorations are easy to care for; you brush and floss them like your natural teeth.
  • You can eat anything you like with full mouth restoration dental implants.

Can I get full mouth implants if I have bone loss?

Yes. You may still be able to get a full mouth restoration if Dr. Ferrier and team can strategically place a limited number of implants in the areas of your jawbone where there is sufficient bone remaining using the All-On-4 method. You can also undergo bone grafting to build up bone density and thickness before getting dental implants.

What is the difference between All-on-4 and implantsupported dentures?

Implant-supported dentures are removable. They snap onto a bar or balls attached to dental implants. These provide more stability than traditional dentures but must be removed for cleaning and sleeping. All-On-4 dental implants are a full arch of replacement teeth permanently attached to implants. They are not removable and function more like natural teeth. All-On4 offers stability, bone preservation, and full bite force.

Looking for full mouth restoration with dental implants near you?

Don’t wait to transform your smile and boost your self-confidence. East Bay Healthy Smiles can help you enjoy the benefits of a functional, beautiful smile. Call our office at East Bay Healthy Smiles Lafayette Phone Number (925) 283-0313 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Ferrier today