Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X) · Carlsbad, CA
Full-arch implants, Tuesdays in Carlsbad
On Tuesdays, Dr. Hannah Lindqvist performs full-arch surgery at Carlsbad while Dr. Ethan Park, our prosthodontist, prepares and fits your temporary arch. If you prefer general anesthesia, we schedule on a Thursday with Dr. Rafael Santos.
- 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 Carlsbad
Who you’ll see
Full-Arch Implants appointments here are available tuesdays with Dr. Lindqvist and Dr. Park (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.
- Tuesdays with Dr. Lindqvist and Dr. Park (prosthodontist) at Carlsbad
Why it helps
Why patients choose Full-Arch Implants in Carlsbad
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 Carlsbad
From the I-5, exit Palomar Airport Rd and head east about a mile. Turn left on Hidden Valley Rd. From the SR-78, take El Camino Real south to Palomar Airport Rd and turn right.
Parking: Free surface parking around the building, with reserved spaces near the entrance for surgery patients.
Serving: Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Camp Pendleton.
Reviews from Carlsbad
Patients near you say
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Dr. Brooks, the fellow, did my wisdom teeth with the attending surgeon there. He explained everything carefully. Swelling lasted longer than I hoped, about a week, but they checked in twice. Overall a good experience.
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Dr. Lindqvist and Dr. Park gave me new upper teeth in a day. Dr. Park adjusted the bite three times until it felt right. Recovery was about what they said, sore for a week. My wife says I smile in photos again.
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My husband is stationed at Pendleton and I needed my wisdom teeth out before his deployment. The coordinator sorted out our TRICARE benefits and Dr. Kim did the surgery within two weeks. Clear quote and a call that night.
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 Carlsbad: answered
Will I have teeth the same day?
You typically go home with a fixed temporary arch on surgery day. Dr. Park fits the final teeth about four to six months later.
What is included in the price?
Imaging, anesthesia, extractions, implants, temporary and final teeth, and follow-ups, in one written estimate.
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Ready to talk about full-arch implants in Carlsbad?
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.