The Tooth Co. offers All-on-4 and full-arch dental implant treatment in Irvine, CA using an individualized All-on-X approach. Treatment typically uses five implants to support a full upper or lower arch; six may be recommended when appropriate. We plan with 3D imaging and digital scans, so you see the design and the fee before anything is scheduled. An in-house, board-certified periodontist places the implants, and Dr. Perrin restores your new teeth.
Maybe your denture moves when you eat, or your teeth keep failing one after another. Missing only one or two? Start with our page on single-tooth dental implants.
All-on-4 is a full-arch treatment that uses four dental implants to anchor a complete, fixed set of teeth on the upper or lower jaw. At The Tooth Co., we individualize full-arch treatment using an All-on-X approach. We typically use five implants, although six may be recommended when appropriate. The number and positions are planned around your bone, bite and restoration.
The bridge is screwed to the implants, so it stays in day and night. Only your dentist can take it off.
You will also see it called full-arch dental implants, or full-mouth implants when both arches are treated. Both names describe a fixed arch of teeth on a few implants rather than one implant for every missing tooth. At our Irvine, California office, full-arch dental implant planning considers the teeth, bone and bite together. “Full-mouth dental implants” may refer to treating both arches; confirm whether a quoted plan covers one arch or two.
Most people who choose All-on-4 have lost most of the teeth in one arch, or have teeth that can no longer be saved. Others already wear a full denture and want teeth that stay put.
Before recommending it, Dr. Perrin checks that there is enough jawbone to support the planned implants, which the 3D scan shows clearly. Gums need to be healthy, and active gum disease calls for gum disease treatment before implants go in. Smoking and poorly controlled diabetes both slow healing and raise the risk of an implant failing to fuse with the bone. You also need to be willing to clean under the bridge every day.
A full arch is not always the right first step. If some of your teeth are still sound, he will say so. His training in biomimetic dentistry is built around keeping natural teeth. If your case is better handled by a specialist, he will tell you plainly and refer you.
Full-arch work succeeds or fails in the planning. Here is what to expect.
Teeth in a day, or same-day dental implants in Irvine, can mean leaving surgery with a temporary prosthesis. Our patients typically leave surgery with temporary teeth, depending on their case and implant stability; this is not guaranteed. The final restoration replaces the temporary prosthesis several months later, once healing is complete.
After that, professional maintenance visits are recommended every 3–6 months to help keep the implants and gums healthy. Your treating team determines the instructions for your case.
The implants are titanium. Our final full-arch restorations are made from zirconia. Full-arch restoration in Irvine, CA involves planning the implant positions, bridge design and bite together.
We use zirconia for final full-arch restorations. Zirconia is strong and resists staining. We check the fit, appearance and bite before placing the final bridge. Our blog shows what full-arch implants look like once they are finished.
All-on-6 uses six implants per arch rather than the four associated with All-on-4. At The Tooth Co., our individualized All-on-X approach typically uses five implants, although six may be recommended when appropriate. The number and position depend on the available bone, the bite and the restoration design. More implants are not automatically the better plan.
A conventional denture rests on the gums and relies on suction or adhesive. All-on-4 teeth are fixed to implants, stay in at night and leave the roof of the mouth uncovered on the upper arch. That is why patients sometimes call them permanent dentures.
We offer both snap-on and fixed implant dentures. Snap-on dentures attach to implants for stability but still come out for cleaning. Fixed implant dentures stay in place and are removed by a dentist. We do not offer mini implants. These removable implant dentures differ from a fixed full-arch bridge; ask which type is included in any Irvine treatment quote.
If most of your teeth are still sound, you may need neither. Damaged teeth can often be rebuilt with crowns, inlays and onlays rather than extracted.
Your exact fee is set after the 3D scan and written into your treatment plan before you commit. The plan explains what is included and whether treatment covers one arch or both. Contact our office for an individual full-arch treatment quote.
The fee varies with whether you treat one arch or both and whether extractions or bone grafting are needed. For Orange County patients comparing the cost of dental implants, the fee should state whether it covers a single tooth, one complete arch or both arches.
We are in-network with most PPO dental plans and file claims for you. Financing options are available through Cherry and CareCredit, subject to approval and the selected plan. See insurance and payment options. A consultation with our periodontist typically costs $150 and is not credited toward treatment.
Our Irvine office has private treatment suites. The Comfort Menu covers the small things that make a long visit easier, like noise-cancelling headphones and warm blankets. We offer nitrous oxide, prescription anti-anxiety medication and IV sedation by arrangement. For more extensive surgery, we recommend arranging care with our anesthesiologist.
Our Irvine office at 114 Pacifica, Suite 310 welcomes Orange County patients considering All-on-4 dental implants and full-mouth implant options. Lake Forest, CA patients can discuss All-on-4 treatment and costs here; we also welcome patients from Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Tustin for full-arch planning. Parking is free behind Pacifica Medical Center. Friday: By request only. For All-on-4 dental implant costs near Lake Forest, the consultation takes place in Irvine and the quote must state exactly what is included.
The cost depends on whether you need one arch or both and on your individual treatment needs. We confirm your fee and the services included in writing after the 3D scan. Contact our office for a personalized full-arch treatment quote.
They are fixed, so you do not take them out at home, and the implants are designed to stay long term. The bridge can still chip or wear over the years and may need repair or replacement.
With good home care and maintenance visits, the implants can last decades. The bridge usually needs replacing sooner, depending on the material and your bite. Our blog explains how long dental implants last in more detail.
Sometimes, in part. Annual plan maximums are usually far below the cost of a full arch, but a plan may contribute toward extractions or the implants. We are in-network with most PPO plans and check your benefits before treatment.
The most common are a chipped or worn bridge and food trapping underneath it. Gums around implants can become inflamed if cleaning slips, and occasionally an implant fails to fuse. A well-planned bite and regular maintenance lower these risks.
Brush twice daily and clean beneath the prosthesis with a water flosser or other tools recommended by your treating team. Professional maintenance visits are recommended every 3–6 months, with individual instructions determined by the treating team. A night guard may help if you clench.
Dr. Perrin is a general dentist who restores the implants and final bridge. Our in-house, board-certified periodontist places the implants at our Irvine office. Patients typically leave surgery with a temporary prosthesis, depending on their case and implant stability; same-day temporary teeth are not guaranteed. The final restoration is fitted once healing is complete.
We do not offer mini implants. Our full-arch treatment uses an individualized All-on-X approach with conventional implants, typically five per arch; six may be recommended when appropriate.
Both snap-in and fixed implant dentures are available at The Tooth Co. Snap-in dentures attach to implants but are removed at home for cleaning. Fixed full-arch teeth stay in place and are removed by a dentist. They have different maintenance needs and fees.
Swelling, soreness and discomfort are expected during the first few days, with most patients feeling significantly better within 1–2 weeks. Implant healing and integration generally take 3–6 months. A soft-food diet is generally required for approximately 8–12 weeks. Your final prosthesis is typically delivered after 3–6 months, once healing is complete. These are typical timelines; your treating team determines the instructions for your case.
A consult ends with a written fee and a straight answer on whether full-arch treatment suits you. A consultation with our periodontist typically costs $150 and is not credited toward treatment. You can also start with a $75 virtual consultation from home. Coming from farther away? Our concierge services for traveling patients can help with hotels and transport from SNA or LAX.
