Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X) · Irvine, CA
Full-arch implants, Mondays in Irvine
Dr. William Carver, our Chief Medical Officer, sees full-arch patients at Irvine on Mondays with Dr. Jonathan Blake, our prosthodontist. Dr. Natalie Chen also performs Teeth in a Day for patients who need one arch replaced.
- 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 Irvine
Who you’ll see
Full-Arch Implants appointments here are available mondays with Dr. Carver and Dr. Blake (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. Carver and Dr. Blake (prosthodontist) at Irvine
Why it helps
Why patients choose Full-Arch Implants in Irvine
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 Irvine
From the I-5, exit Sand Canyon Ave and head north about a mile. From the I-405, exit Sand Canyon Ave and head south. We are on the east side of Sand Canyon, next to Hoag Hospital Irvine.
Parking: Free parking in the shared medical campus structure. Use the north entrance on Sand Canyon and take the elevator to the fifth floor.
Serving: Irvine, Woodbridge, Northwood, Portola Springs, Tustin, Lake Forest, University Park.
Reviews from Irvine
Patients near you say
Google
I needed a sinus lift before an implant and was worried. Dr. Chen explained it carefully, and a Korean-speaking team member went over everything with my mother, who came with me. Healing was smooth and the implant went in four months later.
Yelp
Dr. Romero placed my implant with Dr. Carver supervising. I was skeptical about a fellow at first, but she was meticulous and took more time explaining things than anyone I have seen. Very happy with the result.
Google
Got my wisdom teeth out the week after finals at UCI. Dr. Pham explained the 3D scan and the risks without making it scary. My parents liked that he called the evening after. I was back at my internship in three days.
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 Irvine: answered
What is the difference between full-arch and Teeth in a Day?
They overlap. Teeth in a Day means you leave surgery with a fixed temporary arch. Most full-arch patients at Molly do, but your surgeon will confirm after reviewing your scan.
Is the price really one figure?
Yes. Your written estimate covers imaging, anesthesia, surgery, temporary and final teeth, and follow-ups.
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Ready to talk about full-arch implants in Irvine?
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.