Full Arch Dental Implants in Gilbert, AZ
By the team at Desert Valley Oral Surgery, Gilbert. October 27, 2026
Full arch dental implants replace every tooth in your upper or lower jaw with one fixed bridge held by a few implants. At Desert Valley Oral Surgery in Gilbert, you leave surgery day with temporary teeth attached, and most patients heal for three to six months before the final teeth are made.
You may have heard it called All-on-4 dental implants or teeth in a day. Those are names for the same kind of treatment, and the consultation is where we work out which version fits your jaw. If you’re missing one or two teeth rather than a full row, our page on single tooth implants in Gilbert is the better place to start.
Full arch treatment at a glance
| Our surgeons | Dr. Donovan Hansen, DDS, and Dr. Eric Grant, DMD, both board-certified Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
|---|---|
| Names you may hear | Full arch implants, All-on-4, teeth in a day, implant-supported hybrid |
| Anesthesia options | Local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, IV sedation, general anesthesia |
| Planning | 3D imaging (CBCT) |
| Procedures that may come first | Extractions, bone grafting, sinus lift |
| Temporary teeth | Attached on the day the implants are placed |
| Healing before final teeth | Three to six months for most patients |
| Final teeth | Made by your restorative dentist after healing |
Source: Desert Valley Oral Surgery’s pages for Dr. Donovan Hansen and Dr. Eric Grant, and the practice’s Google Business Profile service list.
You leave with teeth on surgery day
- Temporary teeth the same day
Temporary teeth are attached to your implants on the same day they’re placed. You wear that set the whole time the implants heal, so you don’t go home with gaps.
- Extractions in the same visit
If you still have teeth that are worn, broken or loose, they can come out in that same appointment, right before the implants go in. One visit covers the extractions, the implants and the temporary bridge.
- No months without teeth
That’s the main reason people ask about All-on-4 dental implants. A traditional implant timeline can leave you without teeth for months while the bone heals.
What your plan depends on
We give you a price after the consultation, once the surgeon has seen your scans. The plan changes from one mouth to the next, so a number before that point wouldn’t mean much. How many implants your jaw needs is the first thing that moves it. Whether bone grafting or a sinus lift has to happen first is another, and so is the type of temporary teeth you wear while you heal. Your surgeon goes through each of these with you before any dates are set.
What to expect, step by step
- Consultation and planning
You meet the surgeon, go over your health history and settle the treatment plan. Impressions are usually taken so your temporary teeth can be made ahead of surgery.
- Implant placement
The surgeon places small titanium implants in your jawbone. You choose your anesthesia ahead of time, and the office offers local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, IV sedation and general anesthesia.
- Temporary teeth
Your temporary bridge is attached the same day.
- Healing
The implants fuse with the bone over the next three to six months for most patients. Expect soft foods for the first couple of weeks.
- Final teeth
Once healing is done, your restorative dentist replaces the temporaries with your final bridge.
Questions Gilbert patients ask about full arch implants
I’ve been told most of my top teeth can’t be saved. Is full arch treatment an option in Gilbert?
It can be. Desert Valley Oral Surgery lists full arch implants as a service at its Gilbert office, and teeth that can’t be saved are often removed in the same visit the implants go in. Whether it fits your case depends on your bone and your health history, which the surgeon reviews with you at a consultation. You can request one through our contact page.
What’s the difference between All-on-4 and full arch dental implants?
All-on-4 dental implants are one kind of full arch treatment. The name refers to a bridge held by four implants. Full arch is the wider term for any fixed bridge that replaces a whole row of teeth. At Desert Valley Oral Surgery, you’ll hear both names, and your treatment plan spells out how many implants your bridge uses.
How much do full arch dental implants cost in Gilbert?
Desert Valley Oral Surgery gives you a price after your consultation, not before it. The fee depends on how many implants you need, whether extractions or bone grafting come first, and which temporary teeth you wear while you heal. Call the Gilbert office to confirm what your dental insurance covers.
I get nervous at the dentist. Can I be asleep for full arch surgery?
Depends on your health history. The Gilbert office lists general anesthesia among its options, along with IV sedation, nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. Dr. Hansen trained in IV and general anesthesia with a hospital anesthesiology department during his residency. Which option suits you is something the surgeon at Desert Valley Oral Surgery goes over at your consultation.
Will I have teeth while my implants heal?
Yes. At Desert Valley Oral Surgery, temporary teeth are attached on the day your implants are placed, and you wear them until the implants have healed. After that, your restorative dentist fits the final bridge. Most people eat soft foods for the first couple of weeks.
Desert Valley Oral Surgery in Gilbert
Our surgeons are Dr. Donovan Hansen, DDS, and Dr. Eric Grant, DMD. Both are board-certified Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Grant’s four-year residency at the University of California San Francisco, Fresno campus included complex dental implant reconstruction.
Desert Valley Oral Surgery
2915 E Baseline Rd, STE 106, Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 539-6420
The Gilbert office is on Baseline Road, near Banner Gateway Medical Center. Parking is directly in front of the building, with Suite 106 marked at the entrance.
Welcome to Desert Valley Oral Surgery
At Desert Valley Oral Surgery, we know how to help you. Our board-certified surgeons and expert staff can provide the care you need to relieve the discomfort you feel.
