A Breakthrough in
Full Mouth Teeth Restoration
3-on-6
The 3 on 6™ is a dental treatment procedure used to replace all of the teeth on the upper or lower arches of the mouth. It was pioneered by Dr. Randy Roberts, DDS in 2015 when trying to find a solution for patients who didn’t want the inconvenience, expense, or discomfort of other treatments. The procedure includes placing six implants on an arch of the mouth with three bridges attached directly to those implants. The result is a full smile that is beautiful, strong, natural feeling, can be used to eat and speak normally, and requires only brushing and flossing to maintain it.
FUNCTION AND FIT
The 3 on 6™ design allows the bridges to sit against the gums of the patient, like natural teeth. There is no artificial gum, and therefore a lot less artificial bulk in the mouth. Most patients are shocked at how their diet improves after they receive their 3 on 6™ smile as they are able to eat foods they previously avoided. Unlike dentures and the acrylic All-on-4, the 3 on 6™ feels more like natural teeth to the patient. Speech also feels natural as there is no bulky acrylic in their newly restored smile.
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MINIMAL MAINTENANCE
The 3 on 6™ is easily and completely cleansable by the patient without removal for cleanings. Most patients use standard brushing and flossing and we recommend using a water flosser as well when needed. Proper hygiene is essential to the longevity of the restorations. We recommend 3 on 6™ patients return every 6 months for a cleaning and maintenance to ensure the longevity of the restorations. We might need to remove the restorations if homecare will not be adequate.
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PERFECTLY PLACED IMPLANTS
Our implants can be placed using the Smile Systems SmileGuide, which uses the most advanced cone beam and digital planning software available. Placing the implants with the final restorations pre-planned helps assure that implants are placed in the ideal location for the long term health of the implants.
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RADIANT RESTORATIONS
All of our restorations are designed by the Smile Systems and Metro Dental in-house laboratory and made of the finest and strongest materials to ensure an esthetic and durable result. Care is taken to ensure that the size, shape, color, and alignment with the patient’s facial features creates the most beautiful smile possible.
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ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE
The large volume of 3 on 6™ restorations performed by our office coupled with best-in-industry technology enables us to offer superior solutions at lower prices. This means we can actually offer a more advanced restoration procedure for less than what other offices charge for the All-on-4. In addition, the use of our in-house laboratory that focuses on 3 on 6™ restorations speeds up the treatment time and saves money for our patients.
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Supported by six implants, creating a solid and strong smile.
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A truly permanent smile restoration.
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Preserves bone in the mouth and uses the natural gum line with no acrylic.
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Functions and feels like natural teeth in the mouth for speech and eating.
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Three separate bridges make it easier and cheaper to replace if needed
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In select cases we need to add more implants in order to break the restoration into three bridges
Conventional ALL-ON-4
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Supported by four implants, securing it firmly to the mouth.
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Permanent restoration but may need to be removed for cleanings on occasion.
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Some bone removed during surgery to fit acrylic portion of restoration and to compensate for weak material.
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The bulky restoration feels unnatural but after time can be accustomed to.
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Can be used to compensate the bone loss in front of the mouth to support the lips
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Usually used to make uneven gum even and provide the same teeth size on both sides when it's necessary
How it Works
Step 1: Free Consultation
Everything begins with a free consultation in our office. We will take scans of your mouth which we use to determine if you are a candidate for the 3 on 6™ or need another way of restoring your teeth. At this initial consultation, we will go over payment and financing options with you and determine if and when you would like to begin treatment.
Step 2: Implant and Dental Surgery
At the following appointment, the implant surgery will take place together with any other surgical interventions required to restore what have been lost. This can be done with local anesthesia or you can choose to be sedated. After this surgery, the implants will need to heal for anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. During this time you will receive temporary teeth so that you are not toothless while you heal. Our dental lab will use scans of your teeth or pre-designed models to design your new smile. You will have input on the design including the shade of the teeth. Also, we will take care of any infections, pain, and bruising that might happen during this time and we need to do any root canals, crowns, veneers, or any other dental treatment we will provide it while implants are healing.
Step 3: Temporary Crowns and Bridges
If your Temporary bridges were not delivered at the time of surgery, then they will be fabricated after your implants are healed. These are made out of a lighter material and will serve as a test drive for the fit and color. After trying the bridges for few weeks the doctor will meet with you again to see if you’re happy with your smile or if you would like some adjustments. Based on your feedback, the Doctor may make some modifications to your bridges and orders finals with strong and long lasting zirconia material for restorations on dental implants and other porcelain materials on your teeth. These materials are much stronger then acrylic and doesn't chip like porcelain fused to metal
Step 4: Final Crowns and Bridges
Your final zirconia and porcelain crowns and bridges will be made by our dental lab specialists, based on the specifications from your Doctor. A final appointment will be scheduled in which the Doctor will place your final crowns and bridges and ensure that it meets all of your expectations. That's it, you're done! You can now bite into an apple, smile for that selfie, and smooch your significant other with confidence!
Guarantee
When you get a 3 on 6™ smile you can rest assured that you have the best smile available. In addition, we offer a limited lifetime guarantee that provides protection and confidence in your smile. This guarantee is unique in the dental world and we are able to offer it because we are so confident in the 3 on 6™ and other full-arch restorations you will receive.
