Recovery Advantages of Dual-Arch Treatment
Many patients choose to have both arches done simultaneously. Benefits include:
- One recovery period instead of two separate ones
- One surgical session (though it's longer)
- Coordinated bite alignment between upper and lower arches from day one
- Complete transformation in a single visit
At Fusion, our in-house lab fabricates both upper and lower temporary prostheses during your surgery. You walk out with a complete new smile β top and bottom β the same day.
Week-by-Week Timeline
- Days 1-3: Rest at home. More swelling than single-arch (both jaws affected). Ice, medications, liquid/pureed diet. Plan for 3-5 days off work.
- Days 4-7: Swelling decreasing. Soft foods introduced. Discomfort diminishing.
- Weeks 2-3: Significant improvement. Near-normal soft diet. Most activities resume.
- Months 1-3: Osseointegration progressing. Normal function with temporary teeth.
- Months 4-6: Permanent zirconia prostheses fabricated and placed for both arches.
Diet During Recovery
The dual-arch diet progression:
- Days 1-3: Smoothies, protein shakes, broth, yogurt. All food must be drinkable or pureed.
- Days 4-14: Soft foods β eggs, mashed potatoes, pasta, soft fish.
- Weeks 3-6: Most soft-to-moderate foods. Cut everything small.
- After final prosthetics: Eat anything you want β steak, apples, corn, nuts.
Why Patients Choose Fusion Dental Implants
- βIn-House Lab & Same-Day Results β Our on-site lab crafts your custom zirconia prosthetics, so you can walk out with a new smile the same day. No waiting weeks for an outside lab.
- βLifetime Warranty on Zirconia β We stand behind our work with a lifetime structural warranty on all full-arch zirconia restorations. If it cracks or breaks under normal use, we replace it free.
- βPrice-Match Guarantee β Because we own our lab and employ our specialists directly, we keep costs lower than corporate chains. We'll match any competitor's quote for comparable treatment.

