Implant dentistry in Doral, Miami
Full mouth dental implants in Miami, a full set of teeth that stays put
Full mouth dental implants replace every tooth in one jaw, or in both, with a set of teeth held by implants in the bone, so nothing slides when you eat or talk. They are meant for people who have lost most of their teeth, or whose denture never sits still. Dr. Helen Carmenate plans each case around how much bone you have and how you want your smile to look.
- Consultation
- Free
- Healing before final teeth
- 3 to 6 months
- Financing
- CareCredit, Alphaeon
What full mouth dental implants are
A full mouth implant treatment replaces all the teeth in an arch with one prosthesis: a bridge or a denture made in a single piece and held by several titanium implants in the jawbone. Each implant takes the place of a root. Over a few months the bone grows onto its surface, a process called osseointegration, and that bond is what lets the new teeth take the force of chewing.
"Full mouth" describes the result, and there is more than one way to get there. The teeth can be fixed to the implants, so that only your dentist can take them off, or they can snap onto the implants and come out each night for cleaning. A fixed arch usually sits on four to six implants; All-on-4 is the best-known version, with two of the four implants tilted. A snap-in denture needs two or more. The fixed bridge itself is often called a hybrid prosthesis.
A regular denture rests on the gums and can shift while you speak or eat. A denture held by implants does not move, and the implants help keep the jawbone from shrinking the way it does under a denture that sits on the gums.
- Full-arch bridge. One piece that replaces every tooth in the arch. Fixed to the implants, it comes off only at the dental office.
- Gum-colored base. Pink material that stands in for the gum, so the new teeth look as if they grow from a gum line.
- Abutment. The short connector that joins each implant to the bridge.
- Titanium implant. Takes the place of a root. Over about three to six months the bone grows onto its surface.
- Jawbone. It needs enough volume to hold the implants; a bone graft can add it where it has been lost. The implants help keep it from shrinking.
Who full mouth implants are for
You may be a good candidate if one of these sounds like you.
- Your denture slips or rubs. Teeth held by implants do not slide when you chew or speak, and you stop relying on adhesive to keep them in.
- Most of your teeth are missing or failing. When the remaining teeth cannot be saved, replacing the whole arch at once is often simpler than replacing them one by one.
- You have enough jawbone, or it can be rebuilt. Implants need bone to hold them. Where bone has been lost, a bone graft can add volume before the implants go in.
- Your gums are healthy, or can be treated first. Active gum disease and untreated decay have to be dealt with before any implant is placed.
- Your general health is under control. Unmanaged diabetes, some bone disorders and certain medications raise the risk of complications, so we go through your medical history first.
- You are an adult who has finished growing. Implants are for people 18 and older. There is no upper age limit.
When we suggest something else. If you are missing only a few teeth, single implants or a bridge keep your healthy teeth where they are and cost less than a full arch. If you smoke, have diabetes that is not under control, or have lost a lot of bone, we explain the extra risk plainly, and a removable implant denture or a staged plan with bone grafting may be the safer choice.
How full mouth dental implants work, step by step
The treatment takes months, because the bone needs time to grow onto the implants.
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Consultation and planning
We examine your mouth, take X-rays, review your health history and talk through fixed or removable teeth. You leave knowing how many implants your case needs and what the treatment involves.
First visit
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Preparing the mouth
Teeth that cannot be saved are removed, gum disease is treated and, where bone is thin, a graft is placed. Some cases need a few months of healing before the implants go in.
Before surgery, if needed
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Implant surgery
The implants are placed under local anesthesia, so you should not feel pain during the surgery. You go home with temporary teeth or a healing denture. With some full-arch methods, such as All-on-4, a temporary fixed bridge can go on within 48 hours when the implants are stable enough.
Surgery day
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Healing
The bone fuses with the implants over about three to six months, and longer after a bone graft. You eat soft food at first and come in for check-ups along the way.
3 to 6 months
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Your final teeth
Impressions are taken, the final set is made in the lab and attached to the implants, and the bite is adjusted until it feels even on both sides.
After healing
What full mouth dental implants cost in Miami
We don't publish one price for full mouth implants, because two people with the same number of missing teeth can need very different work. The figure depends on the factors listed here, and you get it after your exam.
Some dental plans pay part of the cost. Many treat implants as elective and pay nothing, so we check your benefits with you before you commit. You can also spread the cost through CareCredit or Alphaeon Credit. Our guide to insurance and implants explains what plans usually cover.
- Number of implants. Four, six or more per arch, or two or more for a snap-in denture.
- One arch or both. Many people treat one jaw first and the other later.
- Fixed or removable teeth. And the material of the final set: acrylic, zirconia or porcelain.
- Work before the implants. Extractions, gum treatment, bone grafts or a sinus lift.
- Imaging and sedation. Scans for planning, and sedation if you choose it.
Priced at your consultation. Financing is available through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit.
- Free consultation
- Financing available
- Insurance accepted for covered care
Fixed, snap-in or a regular denture?
| Fixed implant bridge | Snap-in implant denture | Regular denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implants per arch | Usually 4 to 6 | 2 or more | None |
| Who takes it out | Only your dentist | You, every day | You, every day |
| When you eat and talk | Fixed in place | Clipped on, does not slide | Rests on the gums and can move |
| Daily cleaning | Brush, then clean underneath with floss threaders or small brushes | Take it out, clean it, soak it overnight, brush around the implants | Take it out, clean it, soak it overnight |
| Jawbone | Implants help preserve it | Implants help preserve it | Bone keeps shrinking over time |
Recovery and aftercare
- The first week. Swelling and soreness are normal and usually respond to over-the-counter pain relievers. Most people are back to routine activities in two to three days; skip strenuous exercise for at least 48 hours.
- Soft food while you heal. Follow the diet we give you and avoid hard, crunchy food until the implants have fused. Our article on eating after implants goes through it week by week.
- Clean twice a day. Use a soft brush and a nonabrasive toothpaste. Under a fixed bridge, floss threaders or interdental brushes reach where a toothbrush can't. A snap-in denture soaks overnight.
- Keep your check-ups. Regular exams and professional cleanings let us catch inflamed gums or a loose part early.
- Stop smoking if you can. Smoking and vaping slow healing and make complications more likely.
- Call us if something changes. A loose implant, bleeding gums, fever, pus or swelling around an implant is a reason to call us and come in, rather than wait for it to pass.
What patients ask before deciding
Is getting full mouth dental implants painful?
The surgery is done under local anesthesia, so you should not feel pain while the implants go in. Afterward, soreness and swelling are normal for a few days and usually respond to over-the-counter pain relievers. Most people feel like themselves again within about a week.
How long does the whole process take?
Plan on several months. The implants need about three to six months to fuse with the bone, and longer if you need a bone graft first. You wear temporary teeth or a healing denture during that time, and the final set goes on once healing is complete.
How long do full mouth dental implants last?
With good home care and regular visits, the implants themselves can last a lifetime. The teeth on top wear with use: an implant-supported denture is usually replaced every 15 to 20 years. Smoking and gum disease shorten that time.
How do people afford full mouth dental implants?
Usually with a mix of things: whatever part their dental plan pays, monthly financing through CareCredit or Alphaeon Credit, and sometimes treating one arch first and the second later. A snap-in denture on fewer implants also costs less than a fixed bridge. We go through these options with you at the consultation.
At what age should you not get dental implants?
There is no upper age limit. Implants are for adults, usually 18 or older, whose jaws have finished growing. Your general health, your bone and how well you can keep the implants clean matter far more than your age.
What is the most common reason dental implants fail?
An implant fails when the bone does not fuse with it or when infection sets in around it. Smoking, diabetes that is not under control, untreated gum disease and poor cleaning all raise that risk. In studies of All-on-4, most failures happened within the first year, which is why the healing months and early check-ups matter.
Can I get teeth the same day as my implants?
Sometimes. With full-arch methods such as All-on-4, a temporary fixed bridge can be attached within 48 hours of surgery if the implants are stable enough in the bone. That is a temporary set. The final teeth are made after the implants have healed.
Does insurance cover full mouth dental implants?
It depends on your plan. Some pay part of the cost, and many treat implants as elective and pay nothing. We accept insurance for whatever your plan covers and can check your benefits with you before you book.
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