Suffering from Extensive Tooth Loss? Discover the Benefits of a Full Arch Restoration

If you’re currently missing some or all of your teeth and are looking to upgrade from dentures, you may be a candidate for full arch dental implants. For many people, implants offer the perfect solution to restoring tooth health, function, and appearance. At Family Dental Health of South Asheville in Arden, North Carolina, we have ample experience with full arch implants and can guide you to make wise decisions on the dental restoration you need.

Resolving Tooth Loss Issues

Tooth loss comes with its share of problems, especially if you’ve lost an extensive number or all of your teeth. Missing teeth affect how you eat, speak, and interact with others professionally and socially. You may feel embarrassed about your appearance, causing you to lose confidence and self-esteem. Tooth loss may also impact your health due to dietary restrictions. A full arch restoration can resolve these and other issues to give you a higher quality of life.

Full Arch Restoration Process

Getting a full arch restoration starts with a thorough dental evaluation to determine if you’re eligible for this treatment. Dr. Christopher Port will examine your mouth, gums, jaw, and remaining teeth, if any, and explore your restorative options to see what’s best for you. Our goal is to help you receive the restorative treatment best suited to your individual dental needs.

A full arch restoration entails surgically placing four implants in your upper or lower jaw to support your prosthetic teeth. These implants will fuse with your jawbone structure over a period of several months and heal. 

Once they’re healed, Dr. Port can attach an abutment and dentures on top to replace your natural teeth. Implant-supported dentures will give you a brand-new smile that looks, feels, and functions like natural teeth.

Benefits of a Full Arch Restoration

With implant-supported dentures, you can look forward to attractive, functional, natural-looking teeth that you can flaunt with ease. You can dine and socialize with others without feeling embarrassed about your appearance. With a full arch restoration, you will also benefit from the following:

• Jawbone support – Tooth roots help stimulate bone growth to support your face and jaw. When you lose natural teeth, your jawbone can deteriorate. Implants act like tooth roots to preserve your jawbone to keep your face and jaw from sagging.
• Preservation of remaining teeth – Tooth loss can cause remaining teeth to shift out of alignment to fill the gaps left by missing teeth. Implants keep your teeth from shifting, keeping your bite and tooth alignment intact.
• Improved oral health – By keeping teeth in alignment, implants make it easier to keep your teeth clean. This reduces your risk of decay and gum disease and preserves oral health.
• Easy maintenance for long-lasting use – Implant-supported dentures are easy to care for and can provide you with decades of quality use.

To schedule a consultation for full arch dental implant treatment, contact Dr. Christopher Port from Family Dental Health of South Asheville in Arden, NC, at .