La Crosse
3143 State Road Suite 100, La Crosse, WI 54601
Think about the small decisions most people make without a second thought: what to order at dinner, whether to laugh freely in a photo, how to pack for a weekend away. When most or all of your teeth on the upper or lower jaw are missing or failing, those everyday choices can start to revolve around your mouth. At our Implant Clinic in Holmen, we help adults across Wisconsin's Coulee Region explore full arch dental implants, a way to replace an entire row of teeth with a fixed set supported by implants. Patients come to us from La Crosse, Onalaska, West Salem, Arcadia, Viroqua and the surrounding communities.
Full arch dental implants replace a whole upper or lower set of teeth using a small number of implants placed in the jaw. Instead of replacing each tooth one at a time, the implants act as anchors for a fixed implant-supported bridge that spans the full arch. Because the new teeth are attached to the implants rather than resting on the gums, they are not taken out at night the way a traditional denture is.
This approach can help people in a wide range of situations. Some patients have worn a removable denture for years and are tired of adhesives and slipping. Others have teeth weakened by decay, gum disease or old dental work that has broken down over time. Some have a mix of missing and failing teeth and want one plan instead of a series of separate repairs. Our team places and restores implants in-house, and our on-site dental lab lets us coordinate the design of your new teeth closely with the doctors planning your care.
The best way to know whether full arch treatment fits your situation is a thorough consultation and exam. During that visit we look at the health of your remaining teeth, your gums and the bone that will support the implants. We also talk through your medical history, your goals and what you want daily life to feel like once treatment is finished.
Full arch care at our Implant Clinic is provided by Dr. Joseph Uker, FICD, and Dr. Randall Moseng, MAGD, both general dentists and Full Arch Providers. You do not need a referral to schedule. And if it has been a long time since your last dental visit, please do not let that hold you back. We offer clear explanations and no judgment about how long it has been.
Can I be comfortable during full arch treatment?
Yes, comfort is built into how we plan every visit, including sedation options for adults who want them. We offer IV sedation for adults and nitrous oxide sedation, and we will talk with you about which option suits your health and comfort level.
Comfort also comes from the experience around the chair. We call our approach The Ascent Experience: advanced care, genuine comfort, and a better experience from start to finish. That shows up in small touches like warm towelettes, blankets, support pillows, headphones and essential oils, and in the bigger things, like taking the time to answer every question before we begin.
How do I care for full arch implants afterward?
You care for full arch implants with daily home cleaning and regular professional visits, much like natural teeth. Your new teeth still collect plaque, and the gum tissue around the implants needs attention to stay healthy. We will show you how to clean around and beneath your bridge and recommend tools that make it easier.
Ongoing implant maintenance is part of the care we provide. Regular checkups let our team examine the implants, the bridge and your gums, and catch small concerns early. Keeping up with these visits is one of the most important things you can do to protect your investment over the years. Patients often find that a consistent routine leads them to:
- Brush and clean around the bridge every day as shown at their visit
- Keep scheduled maintenance and exam appointments
- Let us know promptly if anything feels loose, sore or different
- Wear a night guard if we recommend one for grinding
How can I pay for full arch dental implants?
We give you a clear treatment plan with costs explained before treatment begins, along with several ways to pay. We work with many dental insurance plans; please call the office to confirm how your plan applies. We also welcome self-pay patients.
For patients who want to spread costs over time, we offer third-party financing through Cherry, CareCredit and Proceed Finance. Approval and terms depend on each lender's qualification process, and our team is happy to help you understand your options. For patients without insurance, our Rivertown Membership Plans, also called the VIP Program, include Classic, Deluxe and Kids plans with cleanings, exams, X-rays and fluoride plus a discount on treatment. Membership plans cannot be combined with insurance.
How do I get started?
Getting started begins with a call to schedule a consultation. You can reach our Implant Clinic in Holmen at 608-402-4008, or contact any of our offices in La Crosse, Holmen, Arcadia or Viroqua and our team will help you set up a visit. As a locally owned, dentist-led practice, we keep advanced care close to home, so you can plan your new smile without traveling out of the area.
We would be glad to meet you, listen to your goals and help you decide on next steps with confidence. Dentistry, Done Differently.
Questions
Full Arch Dental Implants FAQs
How much do full arch dental implants cost, and does insurance help?
The cost of full arch dental implants depends on your mouth and your treatment plan, so we provide your personal estimate after a consultation at our Implant Clinic in Holmen. We work with many dental insurance plans, so please call the office to confirm what your plan may cover. Many patients also apply for third-party financing through Cherry, CareCredit or Proceed Finance, subject to approval.
Will getting full arch implants hurt?
We focus on keeping you comfortable, and adults can choose IV sedation or nitrous oxide for their full arch implant procedure. Through The Ascent Experience, we also offer warm towelettes, blankets, support pillows, headphones and essential oils. Our team explains each step clearly and talks through what to expect afterward so you can plan your recovery.
How long does the full arch implant process take?
Your timeline depends on your oral health and the plan we create together, and we walk you through each stage at your first visit. Because our team places and restores implants in-house at our Holmen Implant Clinic, you can complete your care close to home without a referral out of the Coulee Region.
How long do full arch dental implants last?
How long full arch implants last varies from person to person and depends on daily home care and regular professional visits. We provide implant maintenance and periodontal maintenance to help you care for your new teeth over time, and we will show you how to clean them at home.
Am I a candidate for full arch implants, and what are my alternatives?
The best way to find out whether full arch implants are right for you is a consultation, and you do not need a referral to schedule one with our Implant Clinic in Holmen at 608-402-4008. We will review your oral health without judgment about how long it has been since your last visit. If full arch implants are not the right fit, we can talk through other tooth replacement options we offer, such as individual dental implants, bridges or full mouth reconstruction.