Losing multiple teeth doesn’t just affect how you look—it impacts how you eat, speak, socialize, and experience your daily life. Modern dentistry now offers a life-changing alternative to dentures: Teeth in a Day, also known as the All-on-X full-arch dental implant system.
At 1 Smile Dental Arts & Surgery, we combine advanced technology, medical safety protocols, and sedation options to deliver a comfortable, predictable, and transformative experience for every patient.
Teeth in a Day is a cutting-edge procedure that allows patients to receive:
Four to six strategically placed implants (per jaw), AND
A full set of fixed, non-removable teeth… in a single visit.
This is possible thanks to modern digital planning, CBCT imaging, and immediate-load implant protocols. After surgery, patients leave the office with a secure, beautiful temporary prosthesis, not a removable denture. Once the implants integrate with the bone—typically 3–6 months—patients receive their final prosthetic arch, often made of zirconia for maximum strength and aesthetics.
Every patient receives a full evaluation including:
3D CBCT scan
Digital impressions
Medical history review
Coordination with your physician if needed
Review of medications such as bisphosphonates, blood thinners, immunosuppressants
Assessment of smoking history and healing ability
We never rush this stage—your safety and long-term success come first.
We map your nerve pathways, bone density, and implant positioning using advanced implant-planning software. Guided surgery ensures accuracy, reduced swelling, and improved long-term stability.
Patients may choose:
IV sedation, or
General anesthesia / sleep dentistry
This helps ensure the experience is calm, comfortable, and stress-free.
Once implants are placed, we attach a secure, natural-looking temporary full-arch prosthesis. You leave the office smiling with fixed teeth—never without teeth.
After healing, we deliver your custom final bridge designed for:
Exceptional bite strength
Natural aesthetics
Long-term durability
Stain resistance
Great candidates include those who have:
Missing teeth
Failing crowns, bridges, or root-canals
Broken or decayed teeth
Loose or ill-fitting dentures
Advanced periodontal disease
Severe bone loss
Difficulty chewing or speaking clearly
A desire for fixed, non-removable teeth
However, some medical factors require special evaluation.
These medications can affect bone turnover and healing around implants.
We evaluate:
How long you have been on the medication
Oral vs. IV formulation
Underlying medical conditions
Risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)
A physician-approved clearance is required before moving forward.
Smoking is a major implant risk factor because it:
Reduces blood flow
Delays healing
Increases risk of infection
Decreases implant success rate
We strongly encourage quitting prior to treatment.
Blood sugar instability slows healing and increases complications.
We work with your physician to ensure stability before surgery.
Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, chemotherapy, and transplant medications may require timing adjustments and clearance.
Patients with stents, blood thinners, or cardiac histories undergo coordinated care with their cardiologist.
Bottom line: we treat the whole person—not just their teeth. Safety, clearance, and personalized planning are central to our implant program.
This procedure truly changes lives.
CBCT 3D imaging
Computer-guided implant placement
Sedation & sleep options
On-site surgical team
Experience with complex cases
Extensive medical-dental coordination
Same-day temporary teeth
Final full-arch zirconia options
Long-term maintenance & follow-up
Your smile transformation is handled from start to finish under one roof.
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Schererville, St. John, Munster, Dyer, Highland, Merrillville, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Hammond, Griffith, Chicago (all neighborhoods), Orland Park, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Lansing, Northwest Indiana, and the South Chicago suburbs.
We welcome patients from across Illinois and Indiana seeking high-quality implant care and sedation dentistry.
If you’re ready to experience the life-changing confidence of fixed teeth, schedule your Teeth-in-a-Day / All-on-X consultation with our surgical team.
We’re here to guide you through every step—safely, comfortably, and with expert care.
As your trusted Schereville dentist, we offer a range of services and utilize advanced dental technology to provide our patients with quality, precise and comfortable care. Building relationships with our patients built on trust is the key to our success.