Full Arch Dental Implants in Dunnellon
When chewing becomes a daily negotiation — avoiding certain foods, relying on adhesive, or covering your mouth when you laugh — the problem usually isn't one tooth. It's an entire arch of teeth that has worn down, loosened, or already been lost. Full arch dental implants rebuild that whole upper or lower row at once, anchoring a fixed set of teeth to implant posts placed in the jawbone. For patients from Dunnellon, this is often the treatment that ends years of patchwork repairs and starts a stable chapter.
A full arch restoration replaces all the teeth in one jaw using a small number of titanium implant posts rather than one implant per tooth. The posts fuse with the bone over time and act like tooth roots, supporting a full bridge of teeth that stays in place. Depending on your anatomy and goals, that final result might be a fixed implant-supported bridge, implant-supported dentures, or a snap-in style denture that you remove for cleaning but that holds firmly while you wear it.
We also offer All-on-4 dental implants and Teeth In A Day approaches, where a temporary set of teeth can be attached the same day the implants are placed. That matters for Dunnellon patients who don't want to spend months without teeth while healing takes place. Our on-site dental lab is a real advantage here: fabrication and adjustments happen in our building rather than being shipped out and waited on.
- You wear complete or partial dentures and are tired of slipping, sore spots, or adhesive
- Several teeth in one arch are failing from advanced gum disease, decay, or fracture
- You've already lost most teeth in an arch and have been managing with what's left
- You want to eat firm foods again — not just soft meals — without planning around your teeth
- You'd rather avoid repeated crowns, extractions, and repairs on teeth that keep breaking down
Candidacy comes down to your jawbone, your gum health, and your overall health history. Bone loss is common after teeth have been missing for a while, but it doesn't automatically rule you out. We perform bone grafting and sinus lift surgery to rebuild support where it's needed, and we treat active gum disease with scaling and root planing, periodontal therapy, or periodontal surgery before implants are placed. Some patients need surgical extractions of remaining teeth as part of the same plan, which we also handle in our office.
What the Process Looks Like
It starts with a consultation and exam, where we talk through what's bothering you, review your medical history, and look at the condition of your bone and gums. We'll explain which full arch option fits your situation and what sequence of appointments to expect. Because we provide cosmetic smile-design consultations, this is also the point where we discuss tooth shape, shade, and how the finished smile should look.
Surgical day typically involves removing any remaining teeth in the arch, placing the implant posts, and attaching a temporary set of teeth in many cases. We offer nitrous oxide sedation and oral sedation for patients who feel anxious about the appointment. Over the following months, the implants integrate with bone while you wear the temporary restoration. Once healing is confirmed, we design and deliver your final teeth. Dunnellon patients appreciate that follow-up visits, adjustments, and lab work all happen at one practice rather than being spread across several referral offices.
Caring for Your New Teeth
Implants don't decay, but the gum and bone around them still need attention. Daily brushing, cleaning under a fixed bridge with the tools we show you, and regular hygiene visits protect your investment. We provide implant maintenance and periodontal maintenance as an ongoing part of care, and our hygienist will coach you on the specific technique your restoration requires.
We also ask patients to tell us about grinding or clenching, since heavy forces can stress any restoration. A night guard is often a simple safeguard. If you ever chip a temporary, loosen a component, or have discomfort, we see emergency appointments and can often make repairs the same day using our lab.
Insurance, Payment, and Getting Started
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file claims as a general practitioner. Self-pay and cash patients are welcome, and we offer flexible payment plans so a full arch case can be budgeted over time rather than paid all at once. We'll go over estimated coverage and your options in writing before treatment begins.
Ocala Dental Care has served this region for over 30 years, with Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris treating patients of all ages. No referral is needed — call our office to schedule a full arch consultation.