Montclair, New Jersey

All-on-6 dental implants in Montclair, NJ — three fixed bridges on six implants

A full arch of teeth that stay in your mouth, built as three separate bridges over six implants. Planned digitally with cone beam imaging and guided surgery by Dr. Konstantine Trichas and oral surgeon Dr. Ivan Georgiev.

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31 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042 · Serving Montclair, Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Verona and Essex County.

Patient smiling in the consultation room at Downtown Dental Arts of Montclair

The approach

Six implants carry three separate fixed bridges across the arch

Six titanium implants are placed into your jawbone at planned positions across the arch. Once they've integrated, they carry three short porcelain or zirconia bridges rather than one continuous prosthesis.

The result looks and behaves closer to a set of individual teeth: your own gum line remains visible, the restoration is fixed in place, and each bridge can be worked on independently if it ever needs attention.

Everything is planned before surgery. We take a cone beam CT scan, design implant positions digitally, and use a surgical guide so placement in the operatory matches the plan.

Bridge 1

Bridge 2

Bridge 3

Illustrative only. Six implants (gold) support three separate fixed bridges. Your plan is designed from your own scan.

Why patients ask for segmented bridges

Your own bone and gum tissue stay put

Because the bridges sit on the ridge rather than replacing it with acrylic gum, we can plan treatment around preserving as much of your natural anatomy as your scan allows.

Three bridges, not one long slab

Segmenting the arch means a repair or adjustment usually involves one section rather than removing the whole restoration.

Clean it like teeth at home

Separate bridges leave room for a brush, floss threader, or water flosser between segments — no removal required for daily hygiene.

Comparison

How full-arch options differ

All three replace a full arch of teeth. The differences that matter day to day are how the restoration is built, how you clean it, and what happens when it needs service.

Comparison of segmented implant bridges, a single full-arch prosthesis, and a removable denture
	Six implants, three bridges	Single full-arch prosthesis	Removable denture
Number of implants per arch	Typically six	Typically four	None
Restoration	Three separate fixed bridges	One full-arch prosthesis	Removable plate
Removed for cleaning	No	Usually at recall visits	Daily
Covers natural gum tissue	No — gum stays visible	Usually yes, with pink acrylic	Yes
Repair scope if something chips	Usually one bridge	Often the full arch	Full plate

General characteristics of each approach. The right option depends on your bone volume, bite, gum health, and goals — which is what the consultation and 3D scan determine.

Is this the right treatment for you?

Most people who ask about full-arch implants fall into one of these situations. None of them rule you in or out on their own — a scan does.

You're missing most or all of the teeth in one or both arches
You wear a denture or partial and want something fixed in place
You have failing teeth from periodontal disease or long-term decay
You've been told you're not a candidate elsewhere and want a second opinion
You want a full-arch result that doesn't hide your natural gum line

What we look at before recommending it

Bone volume and density from a cone beam CT scan — six implants need adequate support at each site.
Gum health, since active periodontal disease is treated before implants are placed.
Your bite and opposing arch, which determine how the bridges are shaped and loaded.
Medical history — certain conditions and medications affect healing and change the plan.

Your team

Restorative and surgical care under one roof

Dr. Konstantine Trichas, DDS, FAGD

Restorative & cosmetic dentistry

A graduate of SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine with a general practice residency at Muhlenberg Hospital, Dr. Trichas holds a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry — a distinction shared by roughly 7% of dentists nationwide — and is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He holds a United States patent on dental impression technology and has invested heavily in guided surgery, digital impressions, and cone beam imaging. He has been featured in New Beauty magazine as a top cosmetic dentist.

Dr. Ivan Georgiev, DMD

Oral & maxillofacial surgery

Dr. Georgiev is an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist practicing in Montclair, New Jersey. He handles the surgical side of full-arch treatment — extractions, implant placement, and any grafting your plan calls for — working from the same digital plan Dr. Trichas restores to.

Common questions

How long does the whole process take?: Most full-arch cases run several months from surgery to final bridges, because the implants need time to integrate with bone. Many patients leave surgery with a temporary restoration.
Will I be without teeth?: Our goal is that you never leave the office without teeth. The temporary is designed before your surgery date.
How do I clean them?: Brush twice daily and clean between and under the bridges with a floss threader or water flosser, plus regular hygiene visits.
Does insurance help?: Coverage varies widely. Our team reviews your benefits and financing options with you before you commit to anything.

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Next step

Request a full-arch implant consultation

Tell us a little about your situation and our team will call you to arrange a visit at our Montclair office. Prefer to talk now? Call 973-746-7771.

31 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042