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Am I a candidate for full-arch dental implants?

Reviewed by Dr. L. Eric Pulver, DDS, FRCD(C), board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon · Updated October 2026

You may be a candidate for full-arch implants if you are missing most or all of your teeth in one or both jaws, have many teeth that are failing, or are unhappy with dentures. The fastest way to find out is a free consultation with Dr. Pulver at Implanted Wisdom at Pulver Oral Surgery in Highland, Indiana.

Common reasons people consider full-arch

• Several loose, broken or painful teeth that can't be saved
• Advanced gum disease affecting many teeth
• Dentures that slip, hurt or make eating difficult
• Wanting fixed teeth instead of a removable appliance

What the surgeon looks at

• Bone: how much jawbone is available to hold implants. Many patients told they "don't have enough bone" still have options.
• Overall health: medical conditions, medications and smoking can affect healing, so they are reviewed before any plan.
• Bite and goals: how your teeth meet and what you want your new smile to look and feel like.

What if I've been told I'm not a candidate?

A second opinion can help. Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Eric Pulver has placed more than 15,000 implants and plans each case with his Patient-Specific Protocol™, so the answer is based on your own case, not a general rule.