Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X) · Long Beach, CA
Full-arch care across from Memorial
Dr. James Harrington and Dr. Sophia Okonkwo plan full-arch cases together at Long Beach, especially for patients with medical conditions who benefit from being near a major hospital. Surgery is scheduled on Tuesdays with Marisol Vega, CRNA, for general anesthesia.
- Cost
- From $19,900 per arch
- Time
- Surgery typically takes three to five hours per arch. The final bridge follows in about four to six months.
- Insurance
- Dental insurance usually covers only a portion, often the extractions and part of the implant benefit, up to your annual maximum.
Your full-arch implants team in Long Beach
Who you’ll see
Dr. Sophia Okonkwo and Dr. James Harrington provide full-arch implants at this office. Not sure it’s right for you? Start with a consultation: your surgeon reviews your scan, explains the options and gives you one written quote first.
Why it helps
Why patients choose Full-Arch Implants in Long Beach
Fixed teeth, not a denture
The bridge stays in. No adhesive, no palate coverage and no taking it out at night.
Teeth on surgery day for most
When the implants are stable, a provisional bridge is attached the same day or within a day or two.
Two specialists on your plan
Your surgeon places the implants and an in-house prosthodontist designs the teeth, bite and smile.
Often avoids major grafting
Angled implants placed in the strongest bone mean many patients don't need extensive bone grafts first.
The process
What to expect, step by step
Typical timeline: Surgery typically takes three to five hours per arch. The final bridge follows in about four to six months.
- 01
Consultation with surgeon and prosthodontist
A complimentary visit with a 3D CBCT scan, photos and a discussion of your goals and options.
- 02
Digital design and one quote
The implants and the provisional bridge are designed in software, and every stage is priced in one written estimate.
- 03
Surgery day
Under IV sedation or general anesthesia, teeth are removed, implants placed and, for most patients, a provisional bridge attached.
- 04
Healing on a soft diet
Over roughly four to six months the implants bond to the bone, with check-ups along the way.
- 05
Final bridge
Your prosthodontist makes the final bridge in zirconia or reinforced acrylic, refined to your bite and appearance.
Visiting us
Getting to Molly Long Beach
From the I-405, exit Atlantic Ave and head south about half a mile. We are on the east side of Atlantic, across from Long Beach Memorial. From the I-710, exit Wardlow Rd east and turn right on Atlantic Ave.
Parking: Free patient parking in the lot behind the building, entered from 28th St. Street parking on Atlantic fills early on weekdays.
Serving: Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Signal Hill, Lakewood, North Long Beach, Los Alamitos.
Reviews from Long Beach
Patients near you say
Yelp
I needed a molar out and wanted to keep my options open for an implant. Dr. Harrington and Dr. Rahman did the extraction and graft together. The written estimate covered both, and insurance paid exactly what they predicted.
Google
Dr. Harrington took out my son's wisdom teeth during his winter break from Cal State. He explained the risks plainly and did not oversell anything. The evening call from the surgeon himself surprised us. My son was back at the gym in a week.
Google
My doctor at Memorial sent me across the street for a sore that would not heal. Dr. Okonkwo examined me that week and explained everything carefully. A team member translated for my father in Khmer. It turned out to be nothing serious.
Is it right for you?
You may be a good candidate if…
- Adults missing most or all teeth in one or both jaws
- People whose remaining teeth are failing from decay, gum disease or fractures
- Denture wearers who are tired of movement, sore spots or adhesive
- Patients in reasonable general health with well-controlled conditions
- Those willing to stop smoking around surgery and keep up maintenance visits
Recovery tips
- Expect swelling and some bruising for about a week. Ice in the first two days and keeping your head raised help.
- Follow a soft diet for the full healing period. Avoid biting into hard or crunchy foods with the provisional bridge.
- Take medications exactly as prescribed, including antibiotics if given.
- Clean around and under the bridge daily with a soft brush and a water flosser once your surgeon says it is time.
- Don't smoke or vape during healing. It is one of the main causes of early implant problems.
- Keep every follow-up and maintenance visit so the implants and bridge can be checked and cleaned.
FAQ
Full-Arch Implants in Long Beach: answered
I have heart disease. Can I still have full-arch surgery?
Many patients with heart conditions can. We review your history with your cardiologist, and a dedicated anesthesia provider monitors you throughout.
Who makes the teeth?
Your new arch is designed with your restorative dentist or a Molly prosthodontist. We coordinate the handoff and include it in your written estimate.
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Ready to talk about full-arch implants in Long Beach?
Book a consultation online in about a minute. You’ll meet your surgeon, see your scan, and leave with one written quote before anything is scheduled.