Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X) · Mission Viejo, CA
Full-arch options for denture wearers
At Mission Viejo, Dr. Megan Sullivan walks full-arch patients through both choices: a fixed arch on four to six implants, or a removable implant denture on fewer. Surgery is usually scheduled on Wednesdays, when Dr. Leah Morrison 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 Mission Viejo
Who you’ll see
Dr. Andrew Pham and Dr. Megan Sullivan 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 Mission Viejo
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 Mission Viejo
From the I-5, exit Crown Valley Pkwy and head east about half a mile. We are on the north side of Crown Valley, just past Medical Center Rd. From the SR-73, take the I-5 south to Crown Valley.
Parking: Free surface parking with covered spaces close to the entrance. Drivers can pull up at the front door to drop off and collect surgery patients.
Serving: Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills.
Reviews from Mission Viejo
Patients near you say
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Dr. Moreau grafted two areas of recession. He showed me photos of what to expect during healing, which helped. The estimate was exact, and my insurance paid what they said it would.
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Dr. Pham exposed our son's impacted canine so his orthodontist could bring it down. Quick procedure, clear instructions, and a call that evening. Our son said the smoothie afterward was the best part.
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At 78 I was not sure implants made sense. Dr. Sullivan was patient and frank, and Brian, the nurse practitioner, went through all my medications with my cardiologist. My lower denture now stays in. I ate corn on the cob at Thanksgiving.
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 Mission Viejo: answered
Which is better, fixed or removable?
Neither is better for everyone. A fixed arch feels most like natural teeth; a removable implant denture costs less and is easier to clean. Dr. Sullivan explains both with your scan.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Proceed Finance is popular for full-arch, along with CareCredit, Sunbit and 0% in-house plans up to 12 months.
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Ready to talk about full-arch implants in Mission Viejo?
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.