Teeth In A Day in Summerfield
A Summerfield patient comes in holding a partial denture that no longer fits, with several remaining teeth that are loose, broken, or painful. Chewing has become a guessing game, and the idea of months without teeth while things heal feels impossible. That is the situation Teeth In A Day was designed for — a treatment path that removes failing teeth, places implants, and sends you home the same day with a full set of fixed teeth attached to those implants.
Teeth In A Day is a full arch implant treatment. Instead of replacing teeth one at a time, we use a small number of dental implants — often four, in the approach known as All-on-4 — as anchors for a complete arch of teeth. The implants are placed in the jawbone, and a fixed temporary bridge is secured to them during the same visit. You leave with teeth you can smile and speak with immediately, rather than waiting through months of healing with nothing in place.
The "day" part refers to tooth replacement, not the end of treatment. Over the following months, the implants fuse with the bone. Once healing is complete, we replace the temporary bridge with your final restoration. Because the teeth are attached to implants rather than resting on gum tissue, they do not need adhesive and do not shift when you eat. For Summerfield patients who have struggled with slipping dentures or who are facing the loss of an entire arch, this is often the difference between tolerating a replacement and forgetting it is there.
Good candidates are usually people who have lost most or all of the teeth in an arch, or who have remaining teeth that cannot be saved because of advanced gum disease, fracture, or decay. Current denture wearers who are tired of relines, sore spots, and limited chewing are frequently strong candidates as well. Age is not the deciding factor — bone volume, gum health, and overall health matter more.
Planning starts with an exam, imaging, and a conversation about what you want from your smile. If bone volume is limited, we may recommend bone grafting or a sinus lift before or alongside implant placement. If gum disease is active, we treat that first. Not everyone is a candidate for same-day teeth, and we will tell you plainly if a staged approach — such as implant-supported dentures or a conventional complete or partial denture — would serve you better. Our periodontal and prosthodontic capabilities mean implant placement and the restoration are both handled here, and you do not need a referral to be seen.
What the Day Itself Looks Like
Surgery day is long but straightforward. Any remaining teeth in the arch are removed, the bone is prepared, and the implants are positioned at angles chosen to take advantage of the bone you have. Impressions or scans taken that day guide the temporary bridge, which is then secured to the implants before you leave.
Here is what Summerfield patients can generally expect through the process:
- A consultation with exam and imaging to confirm candidacy and plan implant positions
- Extractions, implant placement, and attachment of a fixed temporary arch in one appointment
- Nitrous oxide or oral sedation options to keep you comfortable during treatment
- A soft-food healing period while the implants integrate with the bone
- Follow-up visits, then placement of the final restoration
- Ongoing implant maintenance and cleanings to protect your investment
Swelling and soreness in the first several days are normal. We review diet, oral hygiene around the new teeth, and medication instructions before you go home, and we are reachable if something does not feel right. We also keep emergency appointments available.
Care After Treatment, and Staying Close to Home
Implant teeth do not decay, but the gum and bone around them still need attention. Daily cleaning under and around the bridge, plus regular visits with our hygienist for periodontal maintenance, is what keeps a full arch stable long term. We check the fit, the bite, and the health of the surrounding tissue at each visit and make adjustments as needed.
Summerfield sits a short drive from our Ocala office, which matters for a treatment with multiple appointments. Our on-site dental lab also shortens turnaround for lab work, repairs, and adjustments — often no waiting days for an outside lab.
Insurance, Payment, and Getting Started
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and welcome self-pay patients. Full arch implant treatment is a significant investment, so we offer flexible payment plans and will give you a clear written breakdown of what your plan may cover before you commit to anything.
Our team has cared for Marion County families for more than 30 years, with Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris leading treatment. If you are in Summerfield and weighing full arch implants, call us to schedule a consultation and get a straight answer about your options.