1. How many full-arch cases do you do?
Full-arch surgery is different from placing a single implant. Ask how often the dentist does full-arch cases and whether you can see before-and-after photos of their own patients, not stock images.
2. Who does the surgery, and who makes the teeth?
Some offices split the surgery and the final teeth between different doctors or send the bridge to an outside lab. Others handle everything in one place. Neither is automatically better, but you should know who is responsible for the result.
3. What exactly is included in the price?
Ask for a written, itemized quote. Check whether it includes extractions, sedation, all implants, the temporary bridge, the final bridge, and follow-up visits. A low advertised price that leaves out sedation or the final teeth isn't comparable to an all-inclusive fee.
4. What is the final bridge made of, and when do I get it?
Zirconia, NanoCeramic, and acrylic differ a lot in strength, staining, and longevity. Make sure the quote says which one, and confirm the temporary is replaced with a final bridge after healing. Compare materials →
5. What does the warranty cover, and what are the conditions?
Ask whether the warranty covers the bridge, the implants, or both; how long it lasts; and what you must do to keep it (for example, regular cleanings or a nightguard).
6. How many implants will I get, and why?
The number should come from your scan, not a package. Ask why they recommend four, five, or six. All-on-4 vs. All-on-6 →
7. How will my surgery be planned and guided?
Ask whether they take a 3D CT scan, plan digitally, and use a surgical guide or dynamic navigation during surgery. Precise placement matters for comfort, longevity, and appearance.
8. What sedation do you offer, and who monitors me?
In Illinois, dentists need a state sedation permit to provide IV sedation. Ask what type of sedation is used, who gives it, and who watches your vital signs during surgery.
9. What if I've been told I don't have enough bone?
Some offices only offer bone grafting with months of waiting; others use techniques like pterygoid, trans-sinus, or zygomatic implants that can avoid grafting. Ask which they do themselves. Implants with severe bone loss →
10. What are your credentials, and what do they mean?
General dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and prosthodontists can all place implants. Training varies widely, so ask about implant-specific education and credentials. For example, Associate Fellowship in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry requires passing written and oral exams in implant dentistry. Ask how much of their practice is devoted to implants.
How Advani Implant Institute answers these
| Question | Our answer |
|---|---|
| Experience | Dr. Advani has personally placed and restored 2,000+ implants over 15 years |
| Surgery and teeth | Both by Dr. Advani; bridges designed and milled in-office |
| What's included | Sedation, extractions, 4–6 implants, same-day temporary, final bridge, follow-ups |
| Final bridge | Zirconia (10-yr warranty) or NanoCeramic (3-yr warranty) |
| Planning | 3D CT; planned in Blue Sky Plan and X-Guide; X-Nav navigation |
| Sedation | IV sedation under an Illinois Permit A, monitored with a surgical RN team |
| Limited bone | Pterygoid, trans-sinus, palatal-approach, and zygomatic options |
| Credentials | Columbia DDS; AAID Associate Fellow |
Whoever you choose, a good provider will answer every one of these questions clearly and put the plan and price in writing.
Common questions
What kind of dentist does full mouth implants?
General dentists with advanced implant training, oral surgeons, periodontists, and prosthodontists can all provide full-mouth implants. Ask about each provider's implant-specific training and how many full-arch cases they do.
Why do full mouth implant prices vary so much?
Quotes differ in what they include: sedation, extractions, number of implants, the temporary, and especially the final bridge material. Compare itemized written quotes rather than advertised starting prices.
Should the same doctor do the surgery and the teeth?
Not necessarily, but you should know who is responsible for each step and how they coordinate. When one doctor plans the surgery around the final teeth, fewer handoffs can mean fewer surprises.