Full Arch Restoration

Restore Your Smile in its Entirety

No longer will you have to deal with the discomfort of removable dentures or a severely damaged smile.

Derby City Dental Specialists are here to give you your smile back with permanent arch replacement. Our arch replacements can replace one or both arches of teeth using permanent implant-supported dentures.

See yourself with a new smile today by filling out our new patient form to get started.

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Better Lives with Implant-Supported Dentures

We offer solutions to patients who have lost full sections or arches of teeth. You may be using dentures right now, or struggling to find replacement options. This can lower your quality of life and confidence in your smile.

Full tooth loss can be caused by age, dental trauma, or disease. Those things should not prevent you from getting a smile that returns your functionality or confidence. With permanent arch restoration you can:

Participate in big events and family pictures with a new smile
Smile in the mirror with confidence
Return to eating foods you may have missed out on
Rejuvenate your facial structure and prevent sagging
Speak without a lisp or whistling
Leave removable dentures behind

We offer a better, more permanent solution for tooth replacement, which is why doctors around Louisville, Kentucky, partner with us and recommend patients to our office.

Implants no longer need to be an uncomfortable experience for our patients. With permanent and custom permanent dentures, you can return to eating and speaking normally. You will also see a restoration in your smile and facial structure. Gain confidence in looking in the mirror once more.

Implant-Supported Dentures and Your Smile

Implant-supported dentures are a custom arch of teeth that are secured using several implants.

The restorations are fixed. They will not fall out or cause jaw pain like removable dentures might. These custom teeth are anchored to implants placed into the jawbone. The process for placing these implants is precise and will help your new smile fit comfortably on your gum line.

Benefits of Full-Arch Restorations

Elevate Your Smile with Implant-Supported Dentures

Derby City Dental Specialists offer expert care and years of experience in giving you a new arch of teeth.

There are many options to replace missing teeth, but permanent dentures are one of the best. Our implant-supported dentures offer:

Customization | Decide how you want your new smile to look with our smile design software before you commit to your new arch of teeth.
Unmatched Stability | Your smile will stay in place using secure implants placed inside the jawbone. No longer will you have to worry about your smile staying in place.
Effortless Maintenance | Your permanent dentures do not require removal or a demanding care routine. You can treat them like natural teeth.
Jawbone Stability | If left without implants or teeth, your jawbone may lose density and cause jaw pain and facial sagging. Implants will keep your jawbone strong and healthy.
Improved Facial Structure | Permanent implants can lift sagging cheeks and remove wrinkles around the mouth, refreshing your entire face, not just your smile.
Comfort | Removable dentures are not always comfortable and can threaten to fall out. You will not have to worry about removing your dentures for cleaning or sleeping with our implant-supported dentures.

Permanent dentures are highly beneficial to your health. Having implants placed will help your jawbone remain strong. The permanent dentures can prevent infections of the gums and lower gum sensitivity and recession.

Visit Us for Your Restorations

There are many benefits to getting implants with Derby City Dental Specialists. You can trust our team to be experts in their field with high amounts of training and qualifications to treat you. Our team values consistently furthering our education, offering you cutting-edge solutions to full arch loss.

We are here to work with you and your providers on sustainable solutions that leave you with SATISFYING RESULTS.

The Process for Your New Smile

The process for getting your full arch restoration is simple—similar to receiving just one implant. Throughout this process we take your comfort seriously, offering local and general anesthesia where necessary.

The whole process takes anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. It is dependent on the preparation needed and healing time.

Here is what you can expect for a full arch restoration:

We start with a full oral health consultation. Using your notes from your general dentist’s referral and his own scans, Dr. Clagett will determine if you are a candidate for an full arch restoration and give you cost estimates at that time.
If necessary, we will place bone grafts and allow those to heal before we move forward with implants. We may also remove decaying teeth that could hinder your oral health progress.
We will place around 4–6 implants for each arch. The implants may be staggered, and we may need to only restore one arch at a time.
You will wait for all implants to heal. Once your implants are healed, we will place attachments for the dentures to be placed on, called abutments.
Once the abutments are healed, we will place the dental prosthetics of your new smile. This is a permanent teeth placement, so you never have to worry about refitting your smile again.

Each patient is different, and the healing process length depends on many factors. The healing process can be what lengthens each step. You are more likely to have a faster healing time if you carefully follow the aftercare advice from Dr. Clagett and our team.

When you choose Dr. Clagett as your periodontal specialist, you know you will have a clear vision and plan for every step of the way. Our periodontal team is dedicated to giving clear instructions and is here for your follow-up questions over the phone or during a visit.

A New Solution for Full-Arch Replacement

Our dentistry focuses on results, which is why every piece of your restoration is custom to your case.

What does custom dentistry look like for us? It includes:

A new patient meeting and assessment that is honest and thorough
Advanced technology that gives us precision in creating custom smiles
Taking into account the health of your jawbone and gums before placing implants
Placing implants with precision for a comfortable and long-lasting result
Well-fitted permanent dentures that make it easy for you to smile

We will work with your dentists and general health practitioners to treat oral or gum disease before placing implants, giving your new implants a better success rate. Part of our new-patient consultation is creating a custom treatment plan for our patients.

Each smile will be custom-designed to fit comfortably. If you have specific smile goals or desires, we will include them in the creation of your new permanent dentures. With brand new customized teeth, you can have a whole new look.

By choosing Derby City Dental Specialists, you are choosing a smile that meets your smile goals.

Education for Our Patients

You can rest assured that when you leave your new patient consultation with Dr. Clagett you will understand the process of getting a permanent arch restoration. We want you to have confidence every step of the way.

Education starts with our initial consultation. Schedule one today using our online form.

Derby City Dental Specialists work with our patients to educate them on proper oral care and prevention. Not only will you better understand the process of getting your new smile, but you will be educated on further care of your restorations. Caring for your restorations properly after placement will help them last a lifetime.

Permanent Restorations vs. Removable Dentures

Many people who have had severe tooth loss use removable dentures. We do not believe those are a permanent and sustainable solution for our patients. We are here to give you something better.

Implant-Supported Dentures	Traditional Dentures
Allow eating of most foods, avoiding only sticky or very hard items.	May require removal or restrictions for certain foods.
Restore normal speech patterns.	Can cause speech issues, such as a lisp.
Support facial structure, preventing sagging and shrunken jawline.	Do not support facial structure, potentially leading to fit changes over time.
Promote jawbone growth and stability.	Sit over the gums without promoting bone health.

Our office is here to offer a permanent smile that rejuvenates your smile and face.

Implants and implant-supported dentures are not a good fit for those who cannot receive surgery at this time. If you are worried about receiving surgery or going under anesthesia, talk to Dr. Clagett and our team so we can find a solution that fits your needs.

Expect Advanced Technology and Care From Our Office

Our office offers state-of-the-art technology; our team is able to use this technology to give you better results and an elevated standard of care, both in periodontal surgery and with diagnoses. Our technology allows us to be comprehensive in our care, starting from where your oral health is now, to where you want it to be.

CT Scans and Surgical Guides assist Dr. Clagett in planning and placing all implants with high precision. These tools provide detailed 3D images of your mouth, allowing for accurate assessment and meticulous planning. By leveraging mathematical approaches and precise measurements, we ensure that each implant is placed securely and comfortably, offering a stable and natural fit. Our use of surgical guides during placement further enhances the accuracy and success of the procedure, ensuring a smooth and confident experience

Smile Design Software will let you see your new smile before it is finished. We can make adjustments based on your aesthetic goals and preferences. Your new smile will be a piece of art we work on together.

For state-of-the-art technology and surgery, get in touch with us through our new patient form.

Results Based Treatment

Our technology allows us to plan out not just placement, but results. Every treatment we do has a specific result as the goal. We will work with your dental team and you to determine what those goals are—both for aesthetics and oral health.

Our comprehensive approach gives you sustainable results, lasting a lifetime, not just five years.

Specialists for Your Care

Our results show for themselves just how much thought and precision we put into each smile at Derby City Dental Specialists.

Experts in Our Field

Derby City Dental Specialists host an expert team and doctor, Dr. Ryan Clagett, to give you the expert care you need. Doctors and dentists from around the area recommend us because of our results-based treatment and the continued training we participate in. Our approaches are modern and elevated.

Partnering With Your Team

We partner with like-minded dental professionals to give people in the Louisville area life-changing care. If you are a doctor interested in recommending a patient to our office, please fill out the doctor referral form to get help for your patient.

If you are struggling with tooth loss it is essential that your dentists and our specialist work to treat the underlying cause before placing implants. Doing so will give you long-term comfort and results. We will collaborate with your entire medical team to give you a perfect smile, one step at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

To have all of your questions answered, visit us today for a consultation. Learn more about your options and specific path to getting a new and functional smile.

How Do I Know if I am a Candidate for Full-Arch Replacement?

Your general dentist or health practitioner often makes a recommendation to visit a specialist. We recommend visiting a general dentist to assess your dental health needs before meeting with a specialist.

How Much Do Restorative Implants Cost?

The cost of implant-supported dentures most often covers both the cost of the implants, implant surgery, and permanent dentures. Because it covers so many different aspects, the cost is best determined when you come in for a consultation. Visit us today to learn more.

We do not currently partner with health insurance, as insurance often focuses on solutions that are not permanent or cut corners for cost. Instead, we strive to give you high-quality dentistry that meets ALL of your needs.

Learn More About Your New Smile

Dr. Ryan Clagett is an expert in his field who is ready to give you a brand new smile, bringing back both functionality and confidence. If you are interested in receiving a full arch restoration with implant-supported dentures from Derby City Dental Specialists, fill out the new patient form.