In many cases, yes. If you're suitable, any remaining teeth are removed and the implants placed at the same visit, and a fixed temporary set of teeth is fitted the same day, so you leave with teeth rather than a gap or a removable denture. It's worth being clear about what "in a day" means though. That's when your temporary teeth go on. Your permanent bridge is made and fitted a few months later, once the implants have fused with the bone. Whether same-day teeth are right for you depends on your bone and general health, which we check with a 3D scan first.

Often, yes, and it's one of the real strengths of this approach. By placing the implants at carefully planned angles, we can make the most of the areas where your bone is strongest, which frequently avoids the need for grafting or a sinus lift. If bone loss is more advanced, a graft or sinus lift may still be needed first, but plenty of people who were told they weren't candidates for implants turn out to be suitable for a full arch. The 3D scan shows us exactly what bone we have to work with.

They're designed to look and work like a natural set of teeth. The bridge is fixed onto the implants, so it stays firmly in place while you eat and speak, and once you're used to it most people say it feels much like having their own teeth back. On the upper jaw there's a particular advantage over a denture: because implants hold the bridge, it doesn't need to cover the roof of your mouth, so your sense of taste and comfort aren't affected. The final bridge is custom made to suit your face and your smile.

Full arch restorations are built to be robust, and the bridge is designed so your dentist can unscrew and remove it when needed for maintenance or repair. That means an issue with a single implant, or normal wear on the bridge over the years, can usually be handled without starting the whole treatment again. Keeping up with cleaning at home and regular reviews with us is the best way to keep everything healthy for the long term.