Full arch dental implants are one of the most transformative procedures in modern dentistry. When planned and delivered well, they restore not just function and aesthetics, but confidence and quality of life.
Whether you are a clinician developing your workflow or a patient considering full arch dental implants, this guide outlines the protocol we follow to ensure consistent and long lasting outcomes.
It All Starts with the Conversation
Before any scans or clinical assessments, we take time to understand exactly what the patient hopes to gain from treatment.
Are they looking for confidence?
Improved function?
A return to how they once looked and felt?
Maybe all of the above?
These discussions are essential. We explain from the beginning that this is not just a dental procedure, it is a full life reconstruction. Patients need to understand the commitment required, and we need to understand their expectations in detail.
This includes discussing:
- What they like and do not like about their current smile
- Their ideal appearance and any concerns about unnatural results
- Lifestyle factors or health conditions that could affect healing
Analysing Facial Features for a Natural Result
Achieving a natural looking result with dental implants requires more than technical skill. It demands an understanding of the patient’s facial structure.
During the early stages of planning, we assess:
- Lip support
- Smile line
- Occlusion and bite
- Facial symmetry
We also take detailed facial and intraoral photographs to guide every step of the process. These images are invaluable for collaboration with our technician and help shape the prosthesis to suit the individual.
CBCT Scan and Surgical Planning When Managing Full Arch Dental Implant Cases
Once the aesthetic parameters are clear, we carry out a CBCT scan to analyse:
- Bone volume and density
- Proximity to vital structures
- The need for grafting or additional procedures
This stage is where the predictability begins. Every decision from this point is made using a restorative led approach. We start with the desired final result, then plan backwards to determine optimal implant positioning, angulation, and technique.
This is also when we begin communicating with our technician. That conversation continues throughout the entire case.
Building Predictability into Every Full Arch Dental Implant Case
Experience has shown that predictable outcomes come from clarity, not shortcuts.
Our full arch implant workflow includes:
- Detailed photo records
- Clear communication with the lab
- Continuous patient updates
- Step by step alignment between surgeon, technician, and patient
This level of planning helps us reduce complications, enhance healing, and deliver results that meet or exceed expectations.
Final Thoughts On Full Arch Dental Implant Case Planning
Remember, whether you are a clinician placing a single implant, or doing a full mouth implant case, the principle remains the same.
A successful case starts with a plan
Not with the scan
Not with the surgery
At Harley Street Implant Centre, we have developed a protocol that puts communication, precision, and aesthetics at the centre of every decision. And that is exactly why our patients trust us with some of the most complex dental implant cases in London.
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