How Long Does Full Mouth Dental Implant Surgery Take?

Getting full mouth dental implants may seem like an intimidating process, but we are here to help walk with you on this journey. We love seeing our patient’s smiles transform in as little as one day! Here’s what the typical process looks like:

1. 1. Consultation and Planning: First, you’ll meet with your dentist for a consultation. This visit includes an exam, X-rays, and 3D scans to ensure implants are the best choice for you. The dentist will also create a custom plan for your treatment based on your needs.
      This step usually takes about an hour, and perfect accuracy is important from the start!
   2. Surgery Day Once your treatment plan is ready, you’ll come in for the big day—surgery! After making you comfortable with IV sedation, our dentists remove any existing teeth and place 4 to 6 implants into your jawbone to support your new set of teeth. The surgery usually takes 3 hours, depending on your specific needs. After the implants are placed, records are taken so we can build your new smile overnight. Some of our patients are fearful of pain, and we emphasize. Through a combination of traditional and homeopathic medicine we provide many options for pain management.
   3. Smile Delivery The day after surgery, you’ll return to the office to get your new smile! Your provisional (or temporary) teeth will look and function like normal teeth, but they aren’t meant to be permanent. These teeth will stay in place for about five months while your mouth heals.
      During this time, your implants will begin fusing with the bone in a process called osseointegration. This is an important step that makes sure your implants are strong and stable. It’s normal to have some discomfort or swelling for a few days after surgery. Your dentist will give you instructions to ensure smooth healing.
   4. Two Week Checkup After two weeks you’ll return to the office again, for a post op checkup. This visit is to ensure everything is healing properly. You’ll be able to eat, speak, and smile while your body is adjusting to the new implants, but it’s important to avoid certain hard or crunchy foods during this period. Your dentist will also go over how to clean your teeth, especially focusing on a soft bristle toothbrush and a waterpik.
   5. Records Once your jawbone and gums have had about four months to heal, it will be time to take a new set of records for your permanent teeth! This is generally an hour to an hour and half long appointment and involves taking some pictures in your mouth. At this appointment the dentist will check with you to see if any changes need to be made before you receive your permanent set of teeth.
   6. Getting Your Permanent Teeth A few weeks after your records appointment, your permanent teeth will be ready! These final teeth will be made from durable, high-quality porcelain and designed to fit your mouth perfectly.

Any adjustments can be made chairside and usually go pretty quick. By the end of the day, you’ll have your permanent, beautiful smile!