A Halloween film from Dr. William Gray
Which zombie would you rather be bitten by?
Picture St. Louis after the end of the world. No dentists, no toothpaste and a lot of zombies. Most of them have the teeth you would expect. A few don't, because they had full-arch implants placed before it all went down.
Pick one.
AI-generated Halloween images.
If the apocalypse hit tomorrow, how many nice smiles would be left?
1 minute 49 seconds, narrated by Dr. Gray in his own voice. The city, the zombies and his on-screen likeness are AI-generated for Halloween. Turn the sound on.
What Team B has
A whole set of teeth, fixed in place
Full-arch treatment replaces every tooth in the upper or lower jaw with one bridge, attached to four to six titanium implants in the bone. It doesn't come out at night. You brush it where it is.
The bridge in the film is zirconia, a dense ceramic. It can't get cavities and it resists stains. The gums and bone around the implants still need daily cleaning and regular checkups, or they can become infected.
Most people go home on surgery day, or the day after, with a fixed temporary set. The final bridge is made after healing, usually a few months later.
Who you would see
Dr. William A. Gray, DMD, MD, FACS
Dr. Gray is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a physician. He takes on full-arch cases with severe bone loss, failed implants and complicated medical histories.
- About 1,000
- full arches placed by Dr. Gray
- DMD and MD
- trained as both a dentist and a physician
- Board certified
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Site Director
- Oral Implantology Residency, Jacksonville University. Your plan follows the same framework he teaches other implant surgeons.
If you have diabetes or take blood thinners
Diabetes, heart disease, blood thinners and sleep apnea change how surgery is planned. They often don't rule you out. Dr. Gray reviews your health history and coordinates with your doctors before surgery. Please don't stop any medication on your own.
The first visit
What happens at the consult
A 3D scan
A CBCT scan shows how much bone you have and where the nerves and sinuses sit.
Your health history
Dr. Gray goes over your conditions and medications with you.
Your options
That can mean implants right away, grafting first, a staged plan, or waiting.
Your cost
A written plan with the total, what it includes and how financing works.
Nobody asks you to decide that day. Bring a family member if you want a second set of ears.
Cost and financing
What fixed full-arch teeth cost
$20,000 to $35,000 per arch, depending on your case. Complex cases can cost more.
Your written plan shows the total and what it covers before you agree to anything.
- Financing
- Third-party financing is available for qualified applicants. Approval and terms depend on the lender.
- Warranty
- Final teeth carry applicable lab-partner warranties of up to ten years.
Questions
Before you call
Am I a candidate?
The scan answers that. Bone loss, failed implants and years of wearing dentures are common starting points here. Some people need bone grafting or a staged plan first, and Dr. Gray will tell you if that applies to you.
Will I be awake during surgery?
Most patients choose IV sedation and remember little of the surgery. Expect swelling and soreness for several days afterward, usually worst around day two or three. You go home with written instructions and a number to call.
How long does the whole process take?
Surgery takes one day. Most people leave with fixed temporary teeth that day or the next. The final bridge follows after healing, usually a few months later. Grafting or medical clearance can add time.
Is the film real?
No. The zombies, the city and the scenes are AI-generated for Halloween, including Dr. Gray's on-screen likeness. The narration is his own voice. The implant and bridge animations are illustrations.
Team B starts here
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