If your denture shifts when you eat, or you’re facing the loss of all of your teeth, you need a tooth replacement option that feels secure and dependable. Full arch dental implants can provide that stability. At Freedom Dental Implants in Louisville, we use full arch implants to replace an entire upper or lower set of teeth with a restoration designed to stay in place when you eat, talk, and smile.
We know this is a big decision, and you should feel comfortable with the person who will provide your care. When you choose Freedom Dental Implants, you’ll know who is caring for you from the start. You’ll meet with Dr. Regan Ackerman at your initial visit to plan your treatment, and she’ll also be the one placing your implants. We keep our practice small on purpose, with a clear focus on implant care and the people we treat.
That personal approach starts with your first visit. Your free consultation is a chance to get answers, understand your options, and see what treatment could look like for you. It includes a CBCT scan, a clear treatment plan, and time to talk through your questions about cost and financing. To arrange your free consultation, call (502) 937-4930 or fill out our online form.
What Are Full Arch Dental Implants?
Full arch dental implants replace every tooth in either the upper or lower jaw. Instead of resting traditional dentures on the gums alone, Dr. Ackerman places several implants in your jawbone and attaches a full set of replacement teeth to those implants. The implants act like roots, so your new teeth have something solid to hold onto.
If you have been researching dental implants online, you may have seen phrases like “All-on-X,” “implant dentures,” or “teeth in a day.” Those labels usually point to the same need: stable teeth for a whole arch.
At Freedom Dental Implants, we offer a few different full-arch systems so you can pick whatever feels right for you:
- A removable snap-in denture that clicks onto implants and comes out for cleaning
- A detachable roundhouse bridge that only Dr. Ackerman will remove at your routine visits
- A fixed roundhouse bridge that stays in place all the time, just like natural teeth
Each of those options uses full arch dental implants. The best system for you will depend on your unique anatomy and personal preferences regarding stability and removal.
Who Is Eligible for Full Arch Dental Implants?
You may be eligible for full arch implants if you wear a full denture that needs adhesive, have failing teeth across most of an arch, are missing all of your teeth on the top or bottom, or simply want more security than a traditional denture can give.
Even so, candidacy is personal. Medical conditions, active infection, or other health issues can affect timing, which is why your free consultation is so important. Dr. Ackerman reviews your CBCT scan with you and tells you what is realistic for your mouth.
Bone loss is also a key component of implant planning, but bone loss doesn’t automatically close the door. Freedom Dental Implants uses one-piece dental implants in multiple widths, including narrower mini dental implants. These narrow-diameter implants can often work when larger two-piece dental implants are not a good fit.
There is one more point that matters if you still have some natural teeth. Dr. Ackerman is conservative about tooth extraction. She won’t recommend removing healthy teeth to sell a full-arch package. When teeth do need to come out, she usually allows about three months of healing before placing implants so she is working with healed bone. That slower start is intentional, and it is different from clinics that push same-day extraction and placement for nearly every full-arch patient.
Full Arch Dental Implant Options and Costs in Louisville
Patients who struggle with conventional dentures often notice a real jump in comfort and chewing once implants support the restoration. That frustration shows up in the research too: only about 24% of patients report being completely satisfied with how their lower denture fits, even when they use adhesive. Once you decide you want more stability than a conventional denture can provide, the next step is to understand which full-arch solution fits your lifestyle and budget.
Here is how we price the three main options at Freedom Dental Implants:
Removable snap-in denture: $7,500 per arch. This denture alternative requires 4-6 implants in the lower arch and 6-8 in the upper arch. While it uses similar materials as a traditional denture and is still removable at home, it’s much more stable.
Roundhouse bridges: $16,500 per arch.
- Detachable option: Fixed teeth in daily life, with office-removable maintenance when needed.
- Fixed option: Stays in place. These teeth never have to come out!
Many patients also find our fees 25% to 50% lower than plans they bring from other offices. If you already have a treatment plan from another provider, please bring it with you. We will review it and work to match or improve the price without cutting quality. And if you would like to finance your treatment, we’re happy to walk you through the process. We work with multiple lenders—including Happen Bank (formerly LendingClub), Cherry, and CareCredit—to secure the best rates and help you keep your monthly payments low.
If you want to compare these full arch dental implant options in person, call (502) 937-4930.
What To Expect From the Procedure
Understanding the steps can take some of the edge off the decision. Here is how full arch dental implant treatment usually unfolds at Freedom Dental Implants.
Your free consultation: You see Dr. Ackerman, not a treatment coordinator. The visit includes a CBCT scan, a treatment plan, and a discussion of costs and financing, so you leave with numbers, not vague ranges. If dental visits make you anxious, ask about sedation dentistry with nitrous oxide.
Extractions if needed: Dr. Ackerman only removes teeth that can’t be repaired. When oral surgery such as extractions, bone grafting, or a minimally invasive sinus lift is part of the plan, Dr. Ackerman explains why before anything begins. After surgery, we’ll let your jawbone heal for about three months before placing your implants.
Implant placement and new teeth: One-piece implants are placed in a single stage. For eligible patients, Dr. Ackerman can place the implants and secure a snap-in denture or temporary restoration the same day. During the brief healing period that follows, the lab will build your custom fit. When the final restoration is ready, we’ll replace your temporary smile with your brand new teeth.
Follow-up care: Patients with snap-in dentures return about once a year for O-ring replacement. Bridge patients visit for professional cleanings. If something needs adjusting, you call the same family-run office that treated you!
Why Choose Freedom Dental Implants for Full-Arch Care?
Full-arch treatment is highly personal, and your care should feel personal too.
Freedom Dental Implants has focused on implant care for more than 20 years at the same practice. Dr. Ackerman has placed roughly 10,000 implants and currently places about 1,300 each year. When you come in for care, she’s the implant dentist you’ll see at every visit.
That personal approach extends to the entire practice. Freedom Dental Implants is a small, female-owned, family-run office, not a big box dental practice. Our close-knit team gets to know all the patients we treat!
Our depth of experience is nurtured by ongoing professional involvement and modern treatment planning. Dr. Ackerman’s affiliations include the ADA, the Kentucky Dental Association, the Louisville Dental Society, the Mini Dental Implant Centers of America, and the Implant Centers of America. She also holds diplomate status with the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants (IAMDI).
Not every practice uses advanced CBCT technology, but for Dr. Ackerman, this imaging is a key component of precise and personalized treatment planning.
You’ll first experience our individualized approach at your free consultation. If you’ve had an experience where you barely met the doctor or felt pressured to make a quick treatment decision, you’ll find a different pace here. Dr. Ackerman takes time to diagnose your needs, explain your options, and create a clear treatment plan with you so you can make a confident decision about your care.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
Your teeth shouldn’t be something you have to think about every time you sit down for a meal or start a conversation. With full arch dental implants, we have several ways to rebuild your smile with greater stability, from a removable snap-in denture to a fixed roundhouse bridge. At Freedom Dental Implants, Dr. Ackerman will help you compare those options, understand the costs, and determine what makes sense for your needs.
Your first step is a free consultation with the same implant dentist who will oversee every aspect of your care. You’ll receive a CBCT scan, a personalized treatment plan, and clear answers to your questions about treatment, pricing, and financing. Call (502) 937-4930 or fill out our online form to schedule your free consultation and find out what a more secure smile could look like for you.
