Understanding Full Arch Dental Implants
Understanding Full Arch Dental Implants
Understanding Full Arch Dental Implants
A long-term solution for missing teeth
A long-term solution for missing teeth
Losing most or all your teeth can severely impact your ability to eat, speak, and feel confident in your daily life. Full arch dental implants provide a stable, long-lasting, permanent option to replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw using a small number of implants.
Losing most or all your teeth can severely impact your ability to eat, speak, and feel confident in your daily life. Full arch dental implants provide a stable, long-lasting, permanent option to replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw using a small number of implants.
At Kelowna Oral and Facial Surgery, we offer this treatment for patients seeking a functional and natural-looking alternative to traditional dentures.
At Kelowna Oral and Facial Surgery, we offer this treatment for patients seeking a functional and natural-looking alternative to traditional dentures.
What Are Full Arch Implants?
Full arch dental implants—sometimes called “All-on-4 or All-on-X” —involve placing four to six dental implants into the jaw to support a full set of prosthetic teeth. These are designed to function and look like natural teeth.
Full arch dental implants—sometimes called “All-on-4 or All-on-X” —involve placing four to six dental implants into the jaw to support a full set of prosthetic teeth. These are designed to function and look like natural teeth.
Benefits of Full Arch Implants
Benefits of Full Arch Implants
Improved chewing function
Improved chewing function
Most patients can return to eating a wider variety of foods and consistencies. Being able to eat nutritional foods of all consistencies is a cornerstone of good overall health.
Most patients can return to eating a wider variety of foods and consistencies. Being able to eat nutritional foods of all consistencies is a cornerstone of good overall health.
Can be fixed in place
Can be fixed in place
No need to remove them at night or worry about slipping during social situations.
No need to remove them at night or worry about slipping during social situations.
Supports facial structure
Supports facial structure
Helps maintain natural facial appearance.
Helps maintain natural facial appearance.
Long-term solution
Long-term solution
With proper care, implants can last many years
With proper care, implants can last many years
Who Might Be a Good Candidate?
Who Might Be a Good Candidate?
You may be a candidate if you:
Are missing most or all your teeth
Are missing most or all your teeth
Have been told your teeth are “beyond repair”
Have been told your teeth are “beyond repair”
Have difficulty with conventional dentures
Have difficulty with conventional dentures
Have been told you may not have enough bone for implants
Have been told you may not have enough bone for implants
We use advanced imaging (CBCT) to assess bone structure and plan each case precisely. In some situations, we can offer solutions even if bone loss is present.
We use advanced imaging (CBCT) to assess bone structure and plan each case precisely. In some situations, we can offer solutions even if bone loss is present.
What to Expect from the Process
What to Expect from the Process
Initial Consultation
Initial Consultation
Includes imaging, medical review, and discussion of your goals.
Includes imaging, medical review, and discussion of your goals.
Treatment Planning
Treatment Planning
A customized surgical and restorative plan is created in coordination with your dentist/prosthodontist/denturist.
A customized surgical and restorative plan is created in coordination with your dentist/prosthodontist/denturist.
Implant Placement
Implant Placement
Performed under sedation for your comfort
Performed under sedation for your comfort
Healing Phase
Healing Phase
Temporary teeth may be placed the same day. Healing typically takes 3-4 months.
Temporary teeth may be placed the same day. Healing typically takes 3-4 months.
Final Prosthesis
Final Prosthesis
A custom-fitted, long-term prosthesis is secured once healing is complete.
A custom-fitted, long-term prosthesis is secured once healing is complete.
We work closely with your general dentist, denturist or prosthodontist throughout the process.
We work closely with your general dentist, denturist or prosthodontist throughout the process.
Common Questions
Common Questions
How long does the procedure take?
How long does the procedure take?
The surgical and prosthetic procedures typically take a few hours. In most cases, patients go home the same day with new teeth.
The surgical and prosthetic procedures typically take a few hours. In most cases, patients go home the same day with new teeth.
Is the recovery painful?
Is the recovery painful?
Some swelling and discomfort are expected but manageable with our tailored medication regimen. We ensure our patients are comfortable throughout the post-operative period. We will ensure that you are well prepared for and supported during your healing period.
Some swelling and discomfort are expected but manageable with our tailored medication regimen. We ensure our patients are comfortable throughout the post-operative period. We will ensure that you are well prepared for and supported during your healing period.
How long do implants last?
How long do implants last?
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, implants can last many years or even decades.
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, implants can last many years or even decades.
Why choose us?
Why choose us?
Drs. Martyna and Wong are specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery. They have extensive additional training in the placement of complex implants to provide optimal conditions for long term success and maintenance of the implants. As specialists, our surgeons take pride in staying at the forefront of surgical techniques, materials, and technologies to provide the highest level of care to our patients.
Drs. Martyna and Wong are specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery. They have extensive additional training in the placement of complex implants to provide optimal conditions for long term success and maintenance of the implants. As specialists, our surgeons take pride in staying at the forefront of surgical techniques, materials, and technologies to provide the highest level of care to our patients.
At Kelowna Oral & Facial Surgery you can expect a boutique-style level of care and service, where we take pride in having an approachable environment where patients fully understand the process and are well supported through the recovery and healing phases. We will coordinate with general dentists, denturists, prosthodontists to provide a seamless, team-based approach to your care.
At Kelowna Oral & Facial Surgery you can expect a boutique-style level of care and service, where we take pride in having an approachable environment where patients fully understand the process and are well supported through the recovery and healing phases. We will coordinate with general dentists, denturists, prosthodontists to provide a seamless, team-based approach to your care.
Our Approach
Our Approach
At Kelowna Oral and Facial Surgery, we aim to provide clear information and the best in collaborative care. Every patient is unique, and we take time to explain your options and help you decide what’s best for your needs and lifestyle.
At Kelowna Oral and Facial Surgery, we aim to provide clear information and the best in collaborative care. Every patient is unique, and we take time to explain your options and help you decide what’s best for your needs and lifestyle.
Our Anesthesia Team
Our Anesthesia Team
At Kelowna Oral and Facial Surgery, we have assembled a team of medical anesthesiologists to allow you to have your procedure done in the safest and most comfortable way possible. Our anesthesiologists are on staff at Kelowna General Hospital and are certified specialists with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
At Kelowna Oral and Facial Surgery, we have assembled a team of medical anesthesiologists to allow you to have your procedure done in the safest and most comfortable way possible. Our anesthesiologists are on staff at Kelowna General Hospital and are certified specialists with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Interested in Learning More?
Interested in Learning More?
If you’re considering full arch implants or have questions about whether this is the right option for you, we invite you to book a consultation.
If you’re considering full arch implants or have questions about whether this is the right option for you, we invite you to book a consultation.
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Copyright © 2026 Dr. Scott T. Martyna, DMD, MHA, FRCDC, FACS, & Dr. Gordon Wong, DMD, FRCDC, Dip ABOMS Certified Specialists in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. All rights reserved.
Kelowna Oral & Facial Surgery is locally owned and operated by Dr. Martyna and Dr. Wong Dental Inc.
Copyright © 2026 Dr. Scott T. Martyna, DMD, MHA, FRCDC, FACS, & Dr. Gordon Wong, DMD, FRCDC, Dip ABOMS Certified Specialists in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. All rights reserved.
Kelowna Oral & Facial Surgery is locally owned and operated by Dr. Martyna and Dr. Wong Dental Inc.
Copyright © 2026 Dr. Scott T. Martyna, DMD, MHA, FRCDC, FACS, & Dr. Gordon Wong, DMD, FRCDC, Dip ABOMS Certified Specialists in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. All rights reserved.
Kelowna Oral & Facial Surgery is locally owned and operated by Dr. Martyna and Dr. Wong Dental Inc.