How Full Arch Dental Implants Can Improve Your Quality of Life

With tooth loss comes a lot of challenges, and perhaps equal amounts of unsolicited advice as well, especially if the tooth loss is very prominent or widespread.And this isn’t necessarily something to be sad about; sometimes our loved ones give us the best advice — advice that may finally put an end to all our longstanding worries.

One example of this is when someone suggests that you get full arch dental implants, not because your current removable dentures look bad on you, but because implants genuinely are the best antidote to edentulism there is.

You contemplate the idea. Sometimes the transition to implants is easy: you decide to do it and never look back (for the best). Other times, however, it’s a tough decision; it makes you second-guess every aspect of it, from cost to durability and everything in between.

But here’s the truth: you’ll see an immense boost in your quality of life if you decide to get implants, and the sooner you do it the better it is.Read this blog to know more about how full arch implants can uplift your life in the best way possible.

Understanding Full Arch Dental Implants 

It’s important you understand what full arch implants (or dental implants in general for that matter) are in order to truly appreciate their benefits. So, what are full arch implants?

In simple words, it’s a comprehensive tooth replacement solution where all the (missing) teeth in a jaw are permanently replaced. This replacement is put into effect by a combination of dental implants (artificial tooth roots) and a denture. The implants substitute the missing roots whereas the denture substitutes the visible teeth, yielding a complete and solid solution to edentulism.

Suppose you’re missing all natural teeth in your upper jaw. You might assume that you’d need an implant to replace each missing root — which is like 14 implants for the entire arch — but that’s not true at all! Normally, only 6-8 implants would be needed to replace an entire arch, which would have been more than enough to support a full denture. That’s how a full arch replacement is done ‘traditionally’, but things have become even more convenient now. 

Today, advancements in full arch implant technology allow you to get the same replacement (with the same efficiency, reliability and durability) with just 4 implants per arch! This technique is known as ‘all on 4 dental implants’. It’s becoming the go-to procedure for patients nowadays, and for all the right reasons: it’s convenient, minimally invasive, resourceful and quick — it’s basically everything that you could ask for in a restorative treatment.

The same principle can be applied to people who are fully edentulous, i.e. those who have no natural teeth left in the mouth. Such people can get full mouth dental implants by getting 4 implants placed in each arch and topping them up with a denture. In this way, you can get a complete overhaul of your mouth and transform it from being entirely toothless to looking as if you never lost teeth at all — all with the help of just 8 implants and 2 dentures!

Benefits Of Full Arch Implants: How Do They Influence Your Quality Of Life?

At this point, you must have gotten a solid grip on full arch implants treatment, which itself may have spoken volumes about its benefits to you. However, like we said earlier, opting for implants isn’t always an easy decision. Most people aren’t convinced by theoretical knowledge and need real, solid reasons to back their decision. Let’s discuss some of these reasons:

Seamless Eating And Speaking

Let’s be honest: dietary and speech related challenges are perhaps the most saddening consequences of tooth loss, and these are the major reasons why people go for tooth replacements. However, traditional replacements (like traditional removable dentures) are far from useful in solving these issues. Their inherently unstable, shaky nature yields interrupted functionality at best.

In contrast, full arch implants regain your oral functionality to the maximum. They don’t shift, slip or move but stay perfectly integrated with your jaws, yielding a seamless eating and chewing experience.

Immaculate Aesthetics 

Restoration of functionality is the bare minimum when it comes to implants; they don’t just help you speak and eat smoothly but help you look your best self as well! We’re talking about the aesthetic outcome of the treatment — the evenly distributed implants and the denture attached thereon fit perfectly on your jaw, making the denture virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. Moreover, the subtle shine and pristine look of the dentures (especially if they’re made of Zirconia) gives a nice, attractive edge to your smile without making it look fake or overly cosmetic.

Ease Of Maintenance And Durability 

If you’ve had removable dentures, you’d know just how much of a nuisance they’re when it comes to maintenance and cleaning. The stressful cycle of removing—cleaning—using never seems to end, and for some reason the denture still ends up wearing out (or breaking down altogether) even when you’re particularly careful about maintenance. With full arch implants, there’s no such hassle. As these are permanent denture, you won’t have to worry about taking them off to clean them; you can just brush and floss normally as you’d with your natural teeth (albeit with an implant friendly toothbrush and floss). 

Maintenance is also relatively easy, involving good oral hygiene, regular dental checkups and avoiding harmful habits. If you manage to do this much, your implants would easily last 20 years or more, though the denture would have to be replaced every 10 years or so.

Preservation Of Gums And Jawbone

One underrated and perhaps rather unknown benefit of implants is that they keep your gums and jawbone healthy. This is due to the constant stimulation provided by implants, which help preserve the natural structure of the jaw and keep it from deteriorating.The result? No signs of gum disease — no bad breath, gum recession, irritation or infection whatsoever. Your mouth would not only feel healthy but also look fresh.

Conclusion 

All of the above mentioned benefits of full arch implants have a direct positive influence on your quality of life. When you can eat and speak smoothly, smile confidently, and don’t have to make constant effort to keep your new teeth in shape, your life would feel a lot easier, peaceful, and warm. This is exactly why people suggest getting implants — they bring back the real you, the happy you! 

Wish to get your eligibility assessed for implants? Schedule a FREE consultation with Dental Care And Implants, a premium dental practice located in Texas, USA. Talk to our team of implant experts and pave your way to a healthy and beautiful smile!