Full Mouth Dental Implants in Simi Valley
Replacing every tooth in an arch does not have to mean living with a loose denture. Full mouth dental implants anchor a complete set of replacement teeth to implants placed in the jawbone, so your new smile stays fixed in place when you eat, talk, and laugh. At 805 Dentistry, we help Simi Valley patients through every step of this treatment in our Thousand Oaks office, from the first 3D scan to long-term implant maintenance, so there is no need to coordinate care across several different offices.
Full mouth implants replace an entire upper arch, an entire lower arch, or both, using a small number of strategically placed implants rather than one implant per tooth. Depending on your bone and bite, we may recommend All-on-4, All-on-6, or another All-on-X approach. In each case, a full arch of teeth attaches to the implants and functions as one secure unit. Some patients choose a fixed bridge that only our team removes. Others prefer implant-supported or snap-in dentures, which click onto the implants for stability but can be taken out at home for cleaning.
Simi Valley patients come to us from very different starting points. Some have worn complete dentures for years and are tired of adhesives and slipping. Some have several failing teeth from decay, old dental work, or advanced gum disease and want one comprehensive plan instead of repairing teeth one at a time. Others have broken or worn teeth that affect both their bite and their confidence. Full mouth implants can fit each of these situations, and the right design depends on what we find during your evaluation.
Planning starts with precise imaging. We offer CBCT 3D imaging, and a board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist is on our staff. These detailed scans show bone volume, nerve position, and sinus location, which shape where each implant can safely go. Our board-certified periodontist places dental implants and manages the gum and bone health that implants depend on.
If bone has thinned after tooth loss, we can perform bone grafting or sinus lift surgery to build a stronger foundation. Necessary extractions, whether simple or surgical, happen within our own practice. Because we have an on-site dental lab, we can work closely with the technicians who fabricate your teeth, which keeps communication direct as we fine-tune fit and appearance.
Am I a good candidate for full mouth dental implants?
Many adults who are missing most or all of their teeth, or who have teeth that cannot be saved, are candidates for full mouth implants. The deciding factors are your overall health, your gum health, and how much jawbone is available. A consultation with an exam and 3D imaging gives us a clear picture.
Being told you lack bone does not automatically rule you out. Grafting and certain All-on-X implant angles can open options for patients who were turned away elsewhere. If you have active gum disease, we treat it first so your implants start in a healthy environment. When we meet, we also look at your bite and jaw joints. Our practice has a strong focus on TMJ care, and we take your jaw comfort into account as we plan.
What happens during treatment, and will I be comfortable?
Most patients are comfortable because we offer several sedation options delivered by a board-certified dental anesthesiologist on our team. Choices include nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, which can be especially helpful if dental visits make you anxious or if your procedure is extensive.
Here is what the process generally involves:
- A consultation, exam, and CBCT scan to design your plan
- Any needed extractions, gum treatment, bone grafting, or sinus lift
- Implant placement by our periodontist, with your chosen sedation
- A healing period while the implants bond with the jawbone
- Fitting and adjusting your final full-arch teeth
We review your specific timeline at your consultation, since healing and grafting needs vary from person to person.
How do I care for implants, and how can I pay for them?
Caring for full mouth implants means daily cleaning at home plus regular professional visits. Brush your new teeth thoroughly, clean around the implants where they meet the gums, and follow the specific cleaning steps we show you for your restoration type.
We provide implant maintenance and periodontal maintenance to keep the gums and bone around your implants healthy over the long term. Coming in on schedule lets us spot changes early. Many Simi Valley patients also keep their whole family's routine cleanings, exams, and other care with us, since we see children and adults in one office.
As for cost, we accept all major PPO insurance plans and welcome self-pay patients. Financing is available to help spread the investment over time. We walk you through your estimated costs and coverage before treatment begins, so you can decide with full information. To find out whether full mouth implants are right for you, contact 805 Dentistry and schedule a consultation.