Full-mouth tooth loss not only affects aesthetics but also severely impairs chewing ability, speech, and overall quality of life. For patients living abroad, finding a fixed, durable, and safe tooth replacement solution is especially important.

At Herident Dental Clinic, our team of specialists in full-mouth dental implants has successfully performed numerous complex cases, restoring smiles and confidence for hundreds of patients both domestically and internationally. One notable case involved a 45-year-old female patient from Australia, who underwent a full-mouth rehabilitation with 12 dental implants at Herident, allowing her to regain a natural smile and chewing function comparable to real teeth.

1. Patient Overview

The patient is a 45-year-old female from Australia, in good general health, with no chronic illnesses or contraindications for surgery.

The patient had been missing all upper teeth and both posterior teeth in the lower jaw for many years. The remaining lower anterior teeth showed significant gum recession and horizontal bone loss, with a poor prognosis for preservation.

For the past three years, the patient had been using a removable full acrylic denture for the upper jaw. However, the denture had become increasingly loose, making it difficult to chew, affecting speech and aesthetics, and causing her to lose confidence in social interactions. This was the main reason she sought treatment at Herident to find a long-term restorative solution.

2. Patient’s Expectations and Concerns

Through consultations, the patient expressed that her primary desire was a fixed, long-lasting restorative solution that would restore near-normal chewing function and enhance the aesthetics of her oral appearance.

Some of the concerns she shared include:

• Living abroad, the patient requires a comprehensive, durable treatment plan that minimizes the need for frequent follow-up visits.
• She wishes to minimize postoperative swelling and pain to quickly return to normal daily activities.
• She requires a restoration that ensures both natural aesthetics and long-lasting function.

3. Diagnosis and Clinical Evaluation

This clinical case was directly examined and treated by Dr. Dang Trieu Hung, PhD, Deputy Head of the Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery at Hanoi Medical University Hospital, an experienced specialist in maxillofacial surgery and rehabilitation.

Intraoral Examination

• Upper jaw: complete tooth loss, good bone quality, suitable for dental implant placement.
• Lower jaw: anterior teeth remain but exhibit significant gum recession and bone loss, with a poor prognosis if preserved.

Radiographic images:

• Upper jaw: alveolar bone shows minimal resorption with good bone density.
• Lower jaw: bilateral posterior teeth missing, with significant bone resorption in the anterior region.

Diagnosis:

• Complete edentulism of the upper jaw.
• Missing posterior teeth in the lower jaw, with poor prognosis for the anterior teeth.
• The condition is suitable for restoration with dental implants and implant-supported dentures.

Patient's initial conditions 

4. Proposed Treatment Plan

After evaluating the patient’s condition and needs, the Herident doctors proposed the following treatment plan:

• Extraction of the remaining lower anterior teeth due to significant bone loss.
• Placement of 6 implants in the upper jaw and 6 implants in the lower jaw to ensure stability and even distribution of masticatory forces.
• Immediate provisional restoration – a resin denture attached to the implant system, allowing the patient to chew and speak normally immediately after surgery during the bone integration period.
• After 3 months, the patient returned to Herident to complete the final permanent restoration.

Advantages:

• A comprehensive, durable solution with long-lasting stability.
• Simultaneously improves chewing function and aesthetics.
• Reduces the number of follow-up visits, making it suitable for patients living abroad.

5. Treatment steps performed

1. Extraction of the lower anterior teeth and thorough removal of inflamed tissue.
2. Placement of 6 implants in the upper jaw and 6 implants in the lower jaw using digital surgical guidance (divided into 2 surgical sessions). 
3. The patient was administered local anesthesia and analgesics, with continuous monitoring of systemic and local conditions throughout the surgical procedure.
4. After surgery, an immediate provisional restoration was placed to maintain aesthetics and function. 

6. Treatment Outcomes and Patient Feedback

• Post-surgery: the patient stabilized quickly, with minimal swelling, no pain, and good wound healing.
• The provisional restoration was stable, ensuring optimal chewing function and aesthetics.
• The patient returned to Australia immediately after surgery and is scheduled for a follow-up visit in 3 months to complete the final permanent restoration.

Comparison of the patient’s condition before and after dental implant placement

Chia sẻ từ bệnh nhân:
“It’s life changing to be able to smile again.”
(Thật sự thay đổi cuộc sống của tôi khi có thể mỉm cười trở lại.)

Image of the patient confidently smiling with her new smile. 

7. Clinical Summary

This was a complex full-mouth rehabilitation case that required high precision in diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical execution.
Việc lựa chọn phác đồ 12 Implant cho hai hàm là giải pháp bền vững, vừa đảm bảo chức năng ăn nhai ổn định, vừa mang lại thẩm mỹ tối ưu.

The success of the treatment clearly highlights the importance of:

• Accurate clinical diagnosis and detailed radiographic evaluation.
• A personalized treatment plan tailored to the patient's living conditions abroad.
• The application of immediate provisional restoration to maintain aesthetics and enhance the postoperative experience.

Conclusion

The full-mouth implant restoration case for a female patient from Australia stands as clear evidence of the outstanding effectiveness of modern implant technology at Herident Dental Clinic. With a highly skilled team of doctors, state-of-the-art equipment, and a fully integrated treatment process, Herident delivers internationally standardized full-mouth restoration solutions—helping patients regain their smile, confidence, and quality of life.

Herident Dental Clinic is home to a team of highly experienced dentists who are leading experts in their field.

If you're looking for a safe, durable, and aesthetic full-mouth implant solution, let Herident be your trusted companion on the journey to a new smile – the Herident smile.