I have lost all my teeth — how can I get fixed teeth again?

Many patients live for years with a denture that moves when they eat and speak, or with teeth loosened by gum disease. With All-on-4, every tooth in the arch is replaced by a fixed bridge on four implants: two straight at the front and two tilted at the back to use existing bone. Where bone is stronger or the bite heavier, Dr. Khalid Saeed may recommend six implants or a different approach.

The steps: examination and full-arch CBCT scan; assessment of general health, diabetes and smoking; a written plan with the number of implants, stages and alternatives; then surgery under local anaesthesia, including removal of hopeless teeth if needed. After healing — usually 3 to 6 months — the final bridge is made, and at Celebrity Smile Center full-arch bridges are reinforced with a titanium bar for stability and strength.

The new teeth are not only functional: Dr. Khalid designs their shape, length and shade as part of the smile and face. The bridges are made at Creative Art Dental Lab in Dubai. You can see a full-arch implant bridge before and after — results vary from patient to patient. For the difference between the two techniques, read All-on-4 vs All-on-6.

If both jaws are affected or your remaining teeth are worn, the solution may be part of a full-mouth rehabilitation. For patients travelling to Duhok, a full arch usually means two trips. Send a panoramic X-ray and photos of your mouth on WhatsApp for an initial opinion.

• All-on-4: fixed bridge on 4 implants
• All-on-6: 6 implants to spread the load
• Fixed temporary bridge in selected cases
• Final bridge on a titanium bar after healing