Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X) · Torrance, CA
Full-arch implants for the South Bay
Dr. Arjun Mehta plans and places full-arch implants at Torrance, often after Dr. Sophia Okonkwo has removed the remaining failing teeth and cleared any areas of concern. Surgery is usually scheduled on Wednesdays, when Marisol Vega, CRNA, provides 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 Torrance
Who you’ll see
Dr. Arjun Mehta and Dr. Sophia Okonkwo 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 Torrance
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 Torrance
From the I-405, exit Hawthorne Blvd and head south about four miles, past Del Amo Fashion Center and Sepulveda Blvd. We are on the west side of Hawthorne, just south of Lomita Blvd. From PCH, turn south on Hawthorne Blvd.
Parking: Free surface parking around the building, with covered spaces close to the entrance for surgery patients.
Serving: Torrance, Redondo Beach, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Hermosa Beach, San Pedro.
Reviews from Torrance
Patients near you say
Google
Dr. Mehta replaced a molar I lost years ago. A team member explained the paperwork to my mother in Japanese, which meant a lot to us. The implant took four months in total and the estimate never changed.
Facebook
Gum graft with Dr. Rahman went well and she was very thorough. The first few days were more sore than I expected, but she had warned me, and the callback that evening helped. Good result.
Google
My dentist found a spot under my tongue and I spent a weekend imagining the worst. Dr. Okonkwo saw me two days later, did the biopsy that visit, and called me personally with the results. Benign. She was calm and clear the whole way through.
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 Torrance: answered
Can I have extractions and implants on the same day?
Usually, yes. Most full-arch patients have their remaining teeth removed and implants placed in one surgery, then leave with a fixed temporary arch.
How is full-arch financed?
Many patients use Proceed Finance, CareCredit or Sunbit, or a 0% in-house plan for up to 12 months. HSA and FSA funds can be applied.
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Ready to talk about full-arch implants in Torrance?
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.