Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X) · Sherman Oaks, CA
Full-arch implants in Sherman Oaks
Full-arch consultations at Sherman Oaks are led by Dr. Claire Whitman, who handles the grafting and implant placement many full-arch cases need. Surgery days are scheduled with Dr. Asante for general anesthesia, and complex cases are planned with our Beverly Hills prosthodontist, Dr. Castellanos.
- 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 Sherman Oaks
Who you’ll see
Dr. Claire Whitman, Dr. Elena Vasquez and Dr. Samuel Weiss 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 Sherman Oaks
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 Sherman Oaks
From the US-101, exit Van Nuys Blvd and head south to Ventura Blvd, then turn right. From the I-405, exit Ventura Blvd and head east about a mile. We are on the north side of Ventura, just west of Cedros Ave.
Parking: Free surface parking behind the building, entered from Moorpark St. Several spaces are reserved for surgery patients and their drivers.
Serving: Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Tarzana.
Reviews from Sherman Oaks
Patients near you say
Google
I put off my wisdom teeth for ten years because I was terrified of being sedated. Dr. Weiss spent the whole consult answering my questions without rushing. On surgery day the IV was the worst part, and that was nothing. He called me that evening himself.
Yelp
I had chin surgery with Dr. Whitman after a lot of research. She was conservative and honest about what it would and would not change. The result looks natural, and friends just say I look rested.
Google
Our son's canine was stuck in the roof of his mouth. Dr. Vasquez worked directly with his orthodontist and the whole thing took less than an hour. He had a smoothie on the way home and was fine the next day.
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 Sherman Oaks: answered
Do I need to go to Beverly Hills?
Usually only for one or two prosthetic visits. Your consultation, surgery and most follow-ups happen here in Sherman Oaks.
How long does recovery take?
Most patients return to desk work within a week and eat a soft diet for six to eight weeks while the implants integrate.
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Ready to talk about full-arch implants in Sherman Oaks?
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.