Full-Arch Tooth Replacement in Conway AR

What if I’m missing all of my lower teeth?

Although many patients have no problem wearing an upper denture, some people find it difficult to wear and eat with lower dentures. Several implant-supported replacement options are available if you are missing all of your lower teeth.

Trefoil™ Full-Arch Restorations

Trefoil™ offers an improved solution to dentures and traditional implant-supported dentures because it focuses specifically on solving the real-life challenges that missing all lower teeth brings to a person. Designed solely for mandibular (lower-arch) restorations, Trefoil™ offers many of the benefits that have often been associated with other popular overdenture products, but at a lesser cost to the patient. This more affordable option brings optimal results in oral health and a better overall quality of life to patients.

Quicker and More Comfortable

An additional benefit for patients choosing Trefoil™ is that because much of the system, including the framework, is pre-manufactured, the total treatment time is reduced, as is the time “in the chair.” This leads to an even more positive experience for patients as they enjoy their renewed, healthy smile.

Please call our friendly team today at Conway Office Phone Number (501) 336-8888 to learn more about Trefoil™.

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Screw Retained Denture

One option involves placing three or more implants in your jaw and attaching a permanent denture. Some examples of these are the All-on-4® technique and the Trefoil™ system. Your denture is held in place by screws that secure it to the support posts or bar. It doesn’t touch the gum tissue, which allows you to clean under the denture without removing it. This denture will replace all your missing lower teeth and will not be removed except at maintenance visits. Although cleaning under your denture without removing it is more time consuming and requires more dexterity, many patients who want a permanent denture prefer this option.

A photo of a mouth that has all lower jaw teeth missing
1. Before
A photo of a mouth that has six implants and no teeth on its lower jaw
2. Implants Placed
A mouth with a Screw Attachment Denture affixed onto the lower jaw by six implants
3. Denture Attached

Individual Implants

Another option is to have all your teeth individually replaced so that they will appear to be growing out of your gum tissue and will most closely resemble the appearance of your natural teeth. This option usually requires eight or more implants. Separate abutments or support posts for each one of these implants will be made and crowns for each missing tooth will be placed. Overall, this is the most costly option, because it requires the most implants and individual replacement tooth fabrication. Your replacement options may also be limited by the current size and shape of your jawbone.

A digital representation of a mouth with the lower jaw missing all of its teeth
1. Before
A digital representation of a mouth showing the lower jaw with all the teeth as individual implants
2. Implants Placed
A mouth showing the healed lower jaw after individual implants were placed
3. Healing Completed

Missing Teeth? Consider Dental Implants!

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What if I’m missing all of my upper teeth?

A similar range of treatment options is also available for your upper jaw. However, because the bone is not as hard as that in the lower jaw, people often need more implants to support their new replacement teeth. Depending upon the number of implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural.

An Implant Retained Upper Denture with its implants attached

Implant Retained Upper Denture

Depending upon the number of implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture, such as with the All-on-4® technique.  This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural.

A representation of a mouth with Individual Upper Dental Implants

Individual Upper Implants

If you want a restoration that is similar to your natural teeth, you probably will need eight to ten individual implantsplaced. This is followed after healing by the placement of the abutments and new replacement crowns and/or bridges.

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