Trusted Smile Transformations Found Here
When’s the last time you smiled confidently, ate what you wanted and lived without restrictions? With numerous missing teeth, many struggle with painful and embarrassing symptoms every day. We understand how much of a toll an incomplete smile can have on you, your loved ones and your life. That’s why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to not only your unique functional, health and aesthetic needs, but your budget as well. Dr. Rebecca Wagner, our board-certified periodontist, has over three decades of experience providing personalized and transformative full mouth restorations—including full mouth dental implants in Chambersburg, PA.
We’re not in the business of telling you what you need, though. We want to hear your concerns and questions before educating you on your options. We encourage you to come in for a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Wagner but before you do, review the information we’ve laid out below so you’re more educated on your options.
What Are Your Full Mouth Restoration Options?
Removable Dentures
Conventional dentures have advanced in recent years; the technology available now far surpasses what your grandmother had. Although we offer modern, custom-crafted dentures designed for a snug fit, this solution is usually considered short-term. Without a natural tooth root, the bone begins to recede, changing your facial shape and causing premature aging. As the bone recedes, your denture will no longer fit as firmly and you’ll either need to return for numerous adjustment visits or use denture adhesives to secure your smile. However, in the short-term, this is considered the most affordable full mouth option today which is why we’ll always discuss it during your consultation.
- Restores a complete smile
- Removable/unsecured
- Does not prevent jawbone loss
- Requires future realignment
- Covers the palate and hinders taste
Implant Supported Overdentures
One way to more reliably secure your smile is to receive dental implants and attach them to your denture appliance. In some cases, we can snap the appliance to each implant or clip it to a bar supported by implants. Depending on whether we’re replacing your upper or lower teeth, we may place two to six dental implants in order to ensure proper support. This solution helps prevent bone loss and restores more function than traditional removable dentures.
- Removable by your dentist
- More secure than traditional dentures
- May need to replace attachments over time
- Slows or stops bone loss
- Easier to talk and chew
Fixed Full Mouth Dental Implants
Now considered the leading solution to extensive tooth loss, fixed, full mouth dental implants offer nearly the same support and function as natural teeth. In just one day, Dr. Wagner can remove damaged or decayed teeth, provide bone grafting for added support, place your dental implants and restore your smile with natural-looking teeth. In just one day you can see the new you. Although it has the most expensive up-front costs, this solution can last a lifetime. And since they function the same, each dental implant will even replace the role of a natural tooth root, stimulating proper bone growth and maintaining a healthy, youthful facial structure. Overall, the best full mouth option is full mouth dental implants. Here’s why:
- Permanent, long-term solution
- Natural-looking zirconia bridge
- Most cost-effective in the long-term
- Secured by four or more implants for max support
- Eat the foods you want
- Speak naturally again
What Are Your Full Arch Solutions?
Our Full Mouth Dental Implants Experience
At the Wagner Centre, we consider education a critical component of your care. Before any treatment begins, we’ll be sure to review in as much detail as you’d like, what you can expect every step of the way. Below is a general breakdown of a fixed full arch and implant supported overdenture process but come in for a consultation and we can give you your personalized treatment plan and timeline!
On the day of your surgery, you’ll be able to check in to our front desk before being taken to your private suite. All of our rooms are soundproof. Using our Sonos sound system, you can select your favorite music and relax while you receive your new smile. Patients rarely experience pain during their care, however, we do offer options, as well as Ajax, our emotional support husky, to ensure you’re calm and comfortable throughout and after your procedure. Before placing your dental implants, you may need bone grafting treatment or tooth extractions to ensure the success of your implants. In many cases, our patients are able to receive these treatments from Dr. Wagner during the same surgical appointment as their implant placement.
Using the pre-planned two-dimensional and three-dimensional surgical guides created before you arrived, we place two to eight dental implants depending on your treatment option. Whether you need one arch or a full mouth of new teeth, your entire surgical phase can be completed in just one day. We consider it our responsibility to ensure your implant is placed as accurately and successfully as possible to guarantee it lasts as long as possible. That’s why we make sure the torque values of each implant are above average – at least 35 Ncm. Before moving to our relaxing recovery room, we’ll be sure to place your temporary teeth which function and look just like natural teeth. You’ll never go a single day without a complete smile again!
A couple of days later, you’ll visit with Dr. Wagner for post-operative care. We’ll monitor your healing process for the next few months until your bone has successfully healed and you’re ready for your final restoration. If receiving a fixed, full arch bridge, you may come in for wax rim try-ins to ensure your final, personalized bridge(s) truly fits your smile. With top-of-the-line standards, we offer our patients bridges made form porcelain layered zirconia. The quality of restorations out there can vary. Some look natural and others look fake. Focused on both function and aesthetics, we consider zirconia restorations the best option on the market today, able to match the look of natural teeth almost exactly while offering durable function.
If you have an existing restorative dentist, we can work closely with them to ensure they have all the information they need. We also work with a network of trusted restorative dentists and prosthodontists and will be happy to schedule your appointment so you can relax and start enjoying the new you. If you’re only receiving one implant supported denture or fixed full arch bridge, we also offer teeth bleaching or whitening to ensure surrounding teeth match your new look.
How Much Will Dental Implants Cost?
The cost of your treatment varies based on your full mouth solution. Dentures typically start around $3,000, implant supported overdentures around $10,000 and a full arch fixed dental implant treatment can start at $30,000. Yes, that is a lot of money. But we don’t think the cost is what should control your decision.
Restoring your diet can improve your overall health, restoring your smile can improve your self-confidence and restoring your speech can help you reconnect with your family and rebuild relationships. That’s why we walk you through each of your options, because we know their true value and we want to see how they can improve your life as well. That’s also why we walk you through the best way to file your treatment under your specific insurance policy and why we offer financing options with the lowest interest rates on the market. Today, there are so many ways to make this treatment affordable, call us to talk about how.
