Full Mouth Dental Implants: Complete Guide to Costs, Options, and What to Expect

ByHenry Qiu

Missing most or all of your teeth? Full mouth dental implants replace every tooth with permanent restorations anchored directly to your jawbone. Unlike dentures that slip and require adhesive, full mouth implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

At 5D Smiles in Downey, CA, Dr. Henry Qiu has placed over 2,500 dental implants and specializes in full mouth reconstruction using advanced techniques like All-on-4 and All-on-6.

What Are Full Mouth Dental Implants?

Full mouth dental implants use strategically placed titanium posts in your jawbone to support a complete set of replacement teeth. Rather than placing one implant per tooth, modern techniques use just 4 to 6 implants per arch to support a full bridge.

The two most common approaches are:

  • All-on-4: Four implants per arch, often with same-day temporary teeth
  • All-on-6: Six implants per arch for extra stability (Dr. Qiu preferred method at 5D Smiles)

Full Mouth Dental Implant Cost in 2026

  • Single arch (top or bottom): $18,000 to $30,000
  • Both arches (full mouth): $30,000 to $55,000
  • At ClearChoice: $30,000 to $60,000 per arch

At 5D Smiles, full arch All-on-6 starts from $18,000 per arch, significantly less than corporate centers.

Who Is a Candidate?

  • Missing all or most teeth in one or both arches
  • Wearing dentures and wanting a permanent solution
  • Teeth that are failing and need extraction
  • Adequate bone density (or can receive bone grafting)
  • Overall good health

The Full Mouth Implant Procedure

  1. Consultation: 3D CT scan, oral exam, and custom treatment plan
  2. Surgery day: Extractions, implant placement, and temporary teeth (often same day)
  3. Healing: 3 to 6 months for osseointegration
  4. Final restoration: Permanent zirconia bridge placed

Full Mouth Implants vs. Dentures

  • Stability: Implants are fixed and never move. Dentures slip.
  • Bone preservation: Implants prevent bone loss. Dentures accelerate it.
  • Eating: Implants restore 90-95% of bite force. Dentures only 20-25%.
  • Longevity: Implants last 25+ years. Dentures need replacing every 5-8 years.

Financing Options

5D Smiles offers CareCredit (0% APR), LendingClub (up to 84 months), and in-house plans from $149/month.

Schedule Your Consultation

Dr. Qiu offers Consultations including 3D CT scan and detailed treatment plan with transparent pricing. Call (562) 923-4538 or book online.

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