Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X) · La Jolla, CA
Full-arch implants beside Scripps
Full-arch days at La Jolla are Wednesdays, when Dr. Carlos Mendoza performs surgery and Dr. Ethan Park, our prosthodontist, fits your temporary teeth. Dr. Rafael Santos provides general anesthesia, so you can sleep through the procedure.
- 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 La Jolla
Who you’ll see
Full-Arch Implants appointments here are available wednesdays with Dr. Mendoza 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.
- Wednesdays with Dr. Mendoza and Dr. Park (prosthodontist) at La Jolla
Why it helps
Why patients choose Full-Arch Implants in La Jolla
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 La Jolla
From the I-5, exit Genesee Ave and head west about half a mile. We are in the medical tower on the north side of Genesee, next to Scripps Memorial Hospital. From the I-805, exit La Jolla Village Dr west, then turn right on Genesee Ave.
Parking: Paid parking in the medical tower structure, validated for patients. Drop-off and pick-up are at the tower entrance on Genesee.
Serving: La Jolla, University City, Clairemont, Pacific Beach, Mira Mesa, Bird Rock.
Reviews from La Jolla
Patients near you say
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Dr. Mendoza and Dr. Park replaced my lower teeth. Dr. Park took time with the shape and shade so it looks like me, not a movie star. Two months later I had my first steak in years. The parking validation helped too.
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My dentist flagged a patch on my cheek. Dr. Raman saw me within the week, explained the possibilities without alarming me, and did the biopsy that visit. She called me herself with the results. The kind of doctor you hope for.
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Dr. Ortiz corrected my overbite with lower jaw surgery. The 3D plan showed exactly what would change, and he was realistic about the liquid diet. Recovery took about six weeks to feel normal. Worth it.
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 La Jolla: answered
What if I do not have enough bone?
La Jolla is one of five Molly offices offering zygomatic and pterygoid implants. Your 3D scan will show whether standard implants, grafting or zygomatic implants fit your case.
When do I see Dr. Park?
At your consultation, again on surgery day, and for the try-in visits for your final teeth four to six months later.
How is the price set?
One written estimate covering imaging, anesthesia, surgery, temporary and final teeth and follow-ups, from $19,900 per arch.
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Ready to talk about full-arch implants in La Jolla?
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.