I've been told I've lost too much bone. Is that the end of it?

Not necessarily. Grafting makes treatment possible for many people who were told years ago that it was not, and 3D imaging will show what you are actually working with rather than what someone estimated.

Will I be without teeth at any point?

No, you are not left without teeth during treatment. Exactly how that works in your case is set out at the consultation so there are no surprises partway through.

Will full arch implants look like dentures?

They are designed around your face, from photographs, video and a scan, which is precisely what stops them looking generic. You see the design before the final teeth are made.

Can I finance my full arch treatment?

Yes, and it is a conversation worth having openly at the consultation. Affirm and HFD both handle treatment of this size, and Dr. Bodie would rather plan around your budget than have you walk away.

What part of the full arch treatment does Dr. Bodie do?

Dr. Bodie plans the whole case, then designs, makes and fits your new teeth in our office, which is where the look and the bite are decided. The implants themselves go in during a separate surgical stage, and at your consultation you'll be told exactly who does each step and where, so nothing comes as a surprise later.

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Fixed teeth again, planned in full before anything starts

Full arch implant treatment, often called All-on-4, replaces a whole arch of teeth with a fixed set carried on a small number of implants. At our Nyack dental office, cases run $15,000 to $20,000, and the teeth are designed digitally around your own face and the way you speak rather than chosen from a stock mold, which across Rockland County is still the exception.

How full arch implant treatment is staged

Full arch cases are a two-part treatment and we would rather you knew the shape of it from the start. The implants are placed surgically, and Dr. Bodie designs, makes and fits the teeth that go on them, which is where the appearance and the bite are actually decided. We plan every stage as one case, and you will be told at the consultation exactly what happens where. Nobody is handed off and forgotten.

Digitally designed around your facial features

This is where digital design earns its place. Rather than fitting a standard arch and hoping, the teeth are designed from photographs, a video of you speaking and a digital scan, so the shape, length and position suit your face and the way you talk. It is the same approach we use for veneer cases, applied to a whole arch.

Finding the right treatment for your case

Full arch treatment is for people who have lost most of an arch, or are facing losing it, and want something fixed rather than removable. If enough healthy teeth remain, Dr. Bodie will usually push you toward keeping them, because your own teeth are still the better option. That conversation happens before anything is quoted.

How much do full arch dental implants cost in Nyack, NY?

Full arch implant treatment costs $15,000 to $20,000 at our Nyack dental office, and the range reflects how many implants a case needs and what happens to any remaining teeth. Your consultation is free, and Affirm and HFD can spread the cost monthly.

What is All-on-4?

All-on-4 is full arch implant treatment in which a complete set of fixed teeth is carried on four implants, sometimes more depending on the bone. Unlike a denture, the teeth are not removed at night, because they are anchored to implants that have fused with the jaw.

How long does full arch treatment take?

Full arch cases run over several months rather than weeks, because the implants need time to fuse with the bone before the final teeth are fitted. You are not left without teeth in the meantime. Dr. Bodie sets out your specific timeline at the consultation.

Does full arch implant treatment hurt?

Full arch implant treatment is done under anesthetic, and most patients describe the recovery as more manageable than they had feared. You will have aftercare instructions and someone to call.

How many appointments does it take?

Full arch treatment takes several appointments spread over months: planning and imaging, the surgical stage, healing reviews, then the design, try-on and fitting of the final teeth. Each is scheduled in advance so you can plan around them.

Are implant teeth better than dentures?

For most people who can have them, fixed implant teeth are better than dentures. Fixed implant teeth do not move when you eat, do not need adhesive and do not come out at night, and they slow the bone loss that continues under a conventional denture. Dentures remain the right answer for some patients, and cost is a real part of that.

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