Full-arch rehabilitation replaces all the teeth in one or both jaws with a fixed, implant-supported bridge. It includes all the decisions you do not see: how many implants and where, how much bone and gum to remove or keep, the bite height, how the smile line will look and how the lip will be supported. Planned correctly, the result looks and works like natural teeth.
Types of permanent restoration
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Monolithic zirconia bridge
Strong, colour-stable, does not stain. The common choice for a long-term permanent restoration.
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Hybrid bridge (titanium + acrylic/composite)
Lighter, easier to repair, cushions loads. Suits grinders or an especially long bridge.
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Removable overdenture on implants
An alternative when bone or budget do not allow a fixed bridge: a denture that locks onto 2–4 implants and comes out for cleaning.
Two jaws — together or separately?
When both the upper and lower jaws need rehabilitation it is usually best to plan them together — the bite of one is set by the other. Execution can be on one day or two close dates, depending on the number of extractions, surgery time and your condition. That conversation happens at the consultation, with the CT in front of us.
What decides the aesthetic result
- The smile line — how much of the bridge shows in a full smile, and whether the transition to the gum is hidden
- Upper-lip support — an edentulous jaw “sinks in”; the bridge restores the volume
- Tooth shape and shade — chosen with you on the provisional bridge and copied to the permanent one
- Bite height — affects facial profile and the comfort of chewing and speech
Frequently asked questions
Do you really leave with teeth the same day?
Yes — with a fixed provisional bridge screwed onto the implants. It is made of reinforced acrylic, looks good and lets you eat soft food. The permanent bridge (zirconia or hybrid) comes after the implants have fused with the bone.
What can I eat after immediate loading?
Soft food in the first months: pasta, fish, eggs, cooked vegetables, soups. No biting into hard things (nuts, crusty bread, steak) until the doctor clears it. This protects the implants while they integrate.
What if on the day of surgery the implants turn out not stable enough?
Then we do not load them that day — we switch to the delayed protocol and provide a different temporary solution. That option is always kept, because loading an unstable implant puts it at risk. It happens in a minority of cases and is explained in advance.
How long does the surgery take?
Two to four hours per jaw, including extractions and fitting the provisional bridge. Two jaws — usually on two close dates or one long day, depending on the case.
Does it hurt?
The surgery is under local anaesthesia (sedation optional) and does not hurt. Afterwards, two or three days of swelling and discomfort controlled with ordinary painkillers. Most patients are pleasantly surprised.
What is the difference between the provisional and the permanent bridge?
The provisional is reinforced acrylic — light, easy to repair, meant for the healing months. The permanent is zirconia or hybrid (titanium + tooth material) — strong, colour-stable, meant for many years.
Want to know if immediate loading is right for you?
A first consultation at any clinic in the network includes an exam, a scan and an explanation of your options — no obligation.