Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X) · Santa Monica, CA
Full-arch implants, Mondays in Santa Monica
Full-arch days at Santa Monica are Mondays, when Dr. Daniel Reyes operates and Dr. Maya Castellanos, our prosthodontist, fits your temporary teeth. Patients from the Palisades to Venice can have their consultation here and avoid the drive across town.
- 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 Santa Monica
Who you’ll see
Full-Arch Implants appointments here are available mondays with Dr. Reyes and Dr. Castellanos (prosthodontist). 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.
- Mondays with Dr. Reyes and Dr. Castellanos (prosthodontist) at Santa Monica
Why it helps
Why patients choose Full-Arch Implants in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica
From the I-10, exit Cloverfield Blvd/26th St and head north to Santa Monica Blvd, then turn left. We are on the corner of 20th St. From the E Line, walk north from 26th Street/Bergamot station, about fifteen minutes.
Parking: Patient parking in the building garage off 20th St, with validation. Bike racks and two EV chargers are on level one. Street meters on 20th St have a two-hour limit.
Serving: Santa Monica, Ocean Park, Mar Vista, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Venice, West Los Angeles.
Reviews from Santa Monica
Patients near you say
Yelp
Very good experience with my implant. Dr. Mehta was precise and calm. Only reason for four stars is the garage is tight on a busy day, so leave a few extra minutes. Otherwise the team was great.
Google
After two years of failing with CPAP, my sleep doctor sent me to Dr. Goldberg. She was honest that jaw advancement surgery is a big step and walked me through recovery week by week. The written estimate included everything, and Molly handled the medical insurance side.
Google
My lower wisdom teeth were sitting right on the nerve and I was scared about numbness. Dr. Mehta showed me the 3D scan, explained exactly how he would approach each tooth, and called me that evening to check in. Swelling was gone in about five days and no numbness at all.
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 Santa Monica: answered
Will I have teeth when I leave?
In most cases, yes. Dr. Castellanos fits a fixed temporary arch the same day or the next morning, and you wear it while the implants heal.
Can I have general anesthesia?
Yes. Dr. Asante, our dentist anesthesiologist, is in on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so we can move your surgery to one of those days if you prefer general anesthesia.
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