This form of implant treatment is referred to as a full mouth implant and a full jaw implant. All implant treatments are performed to eliminate various oral and dental health problems experienced by patients. Full-mouth implants are also used in patients who have lost all their teeth for some reason or are about to lose them despite all treatments.
A full mouth implant is usually applied to solve the problems experienced by patients using removable prostheses or who do not have enough teeth to chew normally. Those who have full mouth implant treatment also get rid of extremely important psychological problems.
Patients who have no teeth left in their mouths or who use removable dentures feel psychologically uneasy due to this situation. They live with many concerns such as whether their prostheses are constantly dislodged, or falling out, and whether their appearance is aesthetic. The full-mouth implant treatment also eliminates such problems that those around them are not very aware of.
The dream of every patient using removable dentures is to have fixed teeth as before. Of course, it is not possible to replace lost teeth. This dream is only possible with full mouth implant treatment. With implant treatment in full edentulous mouths, especially for elderly patients, realizing this dream will be a source of joy for them and make them feel more valuable.
If you have the idea of getting rid of similar problems and having permanent teeth as in your dreams, we are waiting for you in our clinic.
What is Full Mouth Implant Treatment?
A full mouth implant treatment is a form of treatment whose preference rate has been steadily increasing in our country for the last twenty years. It is a reliable implant treatment that patients who have lost all their teeth in their mouth due to accidents, health reasons, or age have started to prefer instead of classical prostheses. Full mouth implant treatment offers a strong chewing ability as well as an aesthetic appearance compared to removable dentures.
As we have mentioned in detail in implant treatment, similarly in full mouth implant, it is a form of treatment realized by fixing a certain number of dental implants obtained from titanium to the jawbone. The fixed implants form a very solid base in the jawbone. Porcelain or zirconium prostheses produced according to the patient's request are placed on these implants, which replace the tooth root.
In this treatment, the volume of the jawbone, determined by measurements of its height and width, must be sufficient. For this reason, it should not be too late for successful implant treatment in completely edentulous mouths. The jawbone maintains its vitality with the tooth roots on it.
Patients who have used removable prostheses for many years or have not used removable prostheses for many years but have somehow remained toothless may experience bone loss because the jawbone is not stimulated. However, jawbone loss may also occur due to bone resorption disease. Patients who want to have full mouth implant treatment should find out whether their jaw bones are suitable for this treatment with the help of a specialist physician.
In cases where the jawbone is insufficient in full mouth implant treatments, solutions can also be offered with treatments such as grafting (bone powder treatment) or sinus lift (sinus lift treatment). Since these treatments require special training and experience, it is beneficial to get help from a specialist physician.
How is Full Mouth Implant Treatment Performed?
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Examination phase:Firstly, the dentist gets
information about the patient's current health
status and complaints. At this time, previous dental
and prosthetic treatments are learned. If there are
already oral diseases to be treated or teeth to be
extracted before full mouth implant treatment, they
are determined and necessary procedures are
performed. Then the patient's jawbone is examined by
radiologic and three-dimensional tomography methods.
Three-dimensional height and width measurements of
the jawbone are made with precision.
These measurements are very important to determine whether there is enough bone volume for the implant. If there is sufficient bone density, it is decided how many implants are required. The prosthesis design is made according to the patient's upper and lower jaw measurements, the porcelain or zirconium material to be used is determined and the measurements are sent to the laboratory. - Implant placement: Local anesthesia is given to prevent the patient from feeling pain during the surgical operation. If needed, general anesthesia can also be applied under the control of an anesthesiologist. The gums are opened appropriately and a determined number of implants are placed in the jawbone. The gums are joined with sutures and the healing process is expected. This process will be short for the gums, the stitches will be removed by your doctor after about a week. The adaptation process of the implants with the jawbone takes about 3 months.
- After the implants are fused to the jawbone, the patient who comes to the appointment is placed on the implants using intermediate elements called abutments on the implants that have been fixed. Depending on the type of these prostheses, the placement process is done by gluing, screwing, snapping, or bar system. If the whole mouth implant prosthesis is approved after the control of the patient and the physician, a new life begins for our patient.
What are the Types of Full Mouth Implant Prostheses?
Full mouth implant prostheses are used by placing them on the implants placed in the jawbone according to the condition of the case. There are different types of the prosthesis according to the application method. We can classify full-mouth prostheses on implants as follows:
- Fixed Prostheses: These implant prostheses are fixed on the implants placed in the jawbone by the physician by gluing or using screws. If it is fixed using screws, it is covered with aesthetic filling so that the screws are not visible. These prostheses cannot be removed by the patient for cleaning or any other purpose but can be removed by the physician in the clinical environment for control or maintenance purposes. These fixed prostheses offer the healthiest result in terms of use.
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Removable Dentures: Among all oral implant
prostheses, we can divide the ones with removable
features into two.
a) Snap dentures: These are the prostheses that can be attached and removed with the snap logic thanks to the parts attached to the implant and the prosthesis in an interlocking manner.
b) Bar prostheses: A metal bar in the form of a bridge is fixed on the implants placed in the jawbone, and the prosthesis, which has a channel compatible with this bar, is attached to this bar. This prosthesis has a more robust support system than a snap prosthesis. Bar prostheses can also be removed and inserted at any time.
Although both types of removable prostheses are more robust than classical removable prostheses, the most reliable are fixed prostheses on implants.
What are the Alternative Treatments to Full Jaw Implant?
All-on-Four and All-on-Six dental implant treatments can be shown as alternatives to full jaw implant treatment. Full jaw implant- full mouth implant treatment is performed using an average of eight implants if there is sufficient jawbone volume or if it can be obtained with the treatments to be applied and if it allows the prostheses to be used robustly.
Other implant treatments can also be applied as long as the jawbone allows. In All-on-Four implant treatment, the prosthesis is applied to the jawbone using four implants at certain intervals and angles. In All-on-Six implant treatment, prosthesis is applied to the jawbone using six implants at certain intervals and angles. Which of these treatments will be suitable for the patient should be decided by the specialist physician.
You can get more information by reading our articles about All on Four and All on Six implant Antalya, Turkey. You can find out which implant treatment is suitable for you by coming to our clinic and having a short examination by our physicians.
What are the Advantages of Full Mouth Implants?
Full mouth dental implant Antalya, known for renowned for dental implants, full mouth dental implants offer numerous advantages by providing a natural-looking, long-lasting solution for missing teeth;
- Full mouth implant offers the closest bite and chewing force to your natural teeth since the number of implants used in the jawbone is high.
- It is very easy to get used to full-mouth implants compared to classical dentures.
- There is no problem of displacement or dislocation like the classical prostheses which are movable.
- It fully meets your aesthetic expectations.
- There is no lisp when you speak, and your pronunciation of words improves significantly.
- It gives you a confident smile and posture.
- Implants placed in the jawbone contribute to bone health and vitality.
- It is a permanent restoration and can be used almost for a lifetime with maintenance and controls.
Is Porcelain or Zirconium Used in Full Mouth Implant Prostheses?
Porcelain and zirconium are highly biocompatible materials used in dental implant treatments. In full-mouth dental implant treatments, both are used in prosthesis construction. Although they are close to each other in terms of usage and durability, zirconium is a more aesthetic and costly material.
For more information, you can read our Porcelain Veneers and Zirconium Crowns articles.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Country | Full Mouth Dental Implant Cost (Approximate) |
| Turkey | Full mouth dental implant Turkey price differ from $10,000 - $15,000 |
| UK | UK full mouth dental implant costs range £20,000 - £30,000 |
| Europe (Average) | Europa full mouth dental implant price range €15,000 - €25,000 |
Since the prices of full mouth dental implants, among the number of implants to be used in the treatment, will vary depending on the patient's jaw structure, a detailed examination will be required to give implant prices for full mouths.
In addition, factors such as the brand and model of the implant to be used, the material to be selected in the construction of fixed prostheses, exchange rates are also determinants of full mouth implant prices. You can learn the most reliable information from the specialists in our clinic.
The number of implants can be decided by examining the patient's mouth and jaw structure. Mostly, eight implants are used in full mouth dental implant treatments, this number may be more or less depending on the jaw structure. The number of implants is determined by aiming to use a prosthesis under the most ideal conditions according to the patient's existing jaw bones.
Other treatments to be performed before full mouth implant treatment and the number of implants to be placed will determine how long the treatment will last. Full mouth implant treatment in Antalya lasts approximately 3 or 4 months on average.
During the surgical operation, patients do not feel pain or ache as local anesthesia will be applied as in any filling or tooth extraction procedure. It is normal to have some pain when numbness passes after the operation. Appropriate medications are prescribed to relieve these pains. After the full mouth implant treatment is completed, there is no pain in the use of implant prostheses.
In this context, full mouth dental implant treatment in Antalya is carried out in safe and expert hands, and patients are pleased with the professionalism and relaxing environment during the treatment process. For this reason, those considering full mouth implant treatment in our dental clinic in Antalya can receive treatment with peace of mind.
The number of implants can be decided by examining the patient's mouth and jaw structure. Eight implants are mostly used in full mouth implant treatments, this number may be more or less depending on the jaw structure. The number of implants is determined according to the patient's existing jaw bones, aiming to use the prosthesis under the most ideal conditions.
The ideal number of implants will be determined after a preliminary meeting with your doctor before full mouth dental implant Antalya.
Other treatments to be performed before full mouth dental implant treatment and the number of implants to be placed will determine how long the treatment will last. An average treatment process takes about 3 or 4 months.
During the surgical operation, patients do not feel pain or ache as local anesthesia will be applied as in any filling or tooth extraction procedure. It is normal to have some pain when numbness passes after the operation. Appropriate medications are prescribed to relieve these pains. After the full mouth implant treatment is completed, there is no pain in the use of implant prostheses.
As a result, patients do not feel pain or ache during the surgical operation, as local anesthesia is applied. As with procedures such as veneer, crown, tooth extraction or filling, our specialist doctors are highly trained and experienced in treatment of all on 4 dental implant in Antalya. Our clinic uses state-of-the-art and technological equipment. In this way, we have a strong infrastructure to provide our patients with the most effective and comfortable treatment.
All the problems that patients experience in terms of aesthetics end with full mouth implant treatment. Those who have a full mouth dental implant can digitally see what they will look like when the treatment is over and choose the prosthesis design that they will feel most comfortable with.
Full mouth implant tooth life varies in direct proportion to the value that patients give to oral and dental health. In addition, the knowledge and experience of the treating physician will also affect this period.
Those who have treatment of full mouth dental implant in Antalya a clinic that offers high standards of service can use their implant teeth for a long time if they follow the recommendations of their physicians and comply with the controls on time.
- Those with active cancer.
- Those with severe bone resorption disease.
- Those with a fragile bone syndrome
- In patients undergoing radiation therapy (head, face, and neck area).
Full mouth dental implant treatment is not recommended.
Patients with oral and dental care habits do not have difficulty in cleaning their full-mouth implant prosthesis. They can easily clean their implant prostheses by brushing twice a day as they used to clean their teeth.
- Firstly, patients should eat a healthy diet and consume easy-to-chew foods during the fusion of implants to the jawbone.
- Hard-shelled foods and uses that may damage the teeth should be avoided.
- Oral care should be performed at the hygiene standard shown to healthy teeth.
- Smoking should be reduced if any.
No, if the full mouth implant is applied correctly, it will not cause sores on the palate or gums as the entire load of the prosthesis will be distributed to the jawbone over the implants.
If the full mouth implant application puts pressure on your gums, this situation can be easily remedied when you inform your physician.