Teeth In A Day: Would This Work Better For Me Than Individual Implants?

Sometimes known as fixed arch dental implants, the option known as Teeth In A Day is one that works perfectly for many people. In fact, people who’ve decided dentures are out of the question often inquire about this approach instead of individual dental implants. There are reasons why some patients are indeed better suited for the teeth in a day solution. Here are some examples of why this approach may be the best one for you.

Are You Even a Candidate? 

A prime candidate for fixed arch dental implants is one who has already had all of his or her teeth removed. The integrity of the bones is also excellent and there are no signs of any kind of gum disease. Other than no longer having teeth, the candidate enjoys excellent oral health. If you fit into this category, your dental professional will want to discuss Teeth In A Day with you.

Keep in mind that issues with bone density don’t necessarily prevent you from being eligible for fixed arch implants. There will be some preliminary treatments needed to reinforce the bone first. You and your dentist can discuss what this will entail, what to expect in terms of results, and how long it would delay receiving the implants.

Only One Surgery to Face

Individual implants are great, but it takes time to replace all of your natural teeth using this approach. That’s because only so many implants can be inserted at a time. It’s necessary to insert them in stages, allowing time for your mouth to heal in between each stage. If can take months and possibly up to a year to provide a patient with a full set of individual implants.

Compare that to the amount of time involved with Teeth In A Day. Since fewer implants are needed to secure a plate that covers a full arch, the bulk of the work can be done in a single day. On average, it takes around two and a half hours per arch. Compare that to returning several times over an extended period of time, and only leaving with a full set of teeth after months of appointments.

You Really Do Leave The Office With a Full Set of Teeth

When your dentist says that you’ll leave the office with a full set of teeth, that’s not an exaggeration. Once the implants are in place, the dental professional will attach a temporary plate to the lower and upper arches. Those plates will suffice until your permanent ones are ready.

Even though those plates are temporary, rest assured they are sturdy and look great. Many patients find them comfortable enough, although the fit provided by the permanent set will be superior. In the interim, you get used to learning how to speak with a full set of teeth, the joys of being able to chew with less effort, and in general remember what it was like to have all your teeth.

The Customized Permanent Plates Will Be Ready Soon

While the temporary plates are good, your permanent plates will be much better. They are conformed to the contours of your upper and lower arches. The scale of each plate is also a perfect match for your mouth. While you will have to wait a little while for them, those permanent plates are worth it.

How long will you have to wait? You can expect the dentist to install these plates once your mouth has fully healed from the implant surgery. The amount of time varies from one patient to the next, but it’s safe to assume you’ll receive the permanent plates in six months or less.

Removing the temporary plates and installing the new ones takes much less time than installing the implants proper. An hour or so with the dentist is usually enough to manage this one final step.

Individual implants as well as Teeth In A Day are often worthy alternatives to traditional dentures. Talk with your dentist and discuss each of these options in detail. It won’t be long before your questions are answered and you have everything needed to make an informed decision.