How Full Mouth Dental Implants Help You Keep Your Gums
Many patients searching for full mouth dental implants want a solution that feels natural — not bulky, artificial, or covered in layers of acrylic “fake gum.” While some full arch options require replacing or covering the natural gumline, the 3 on 6 approach used at All Out Dental is designed to preserve the natural gum contour that belongs to you.
This article explains how full mouth dental implants can help maintain the look of your natural gumline, what makes the 3 on 6 method different, and why so many patients prefer a design that avoids artificial gums altogether.
The Truth About Gum Preservation
Full mouth dental implants cannot control natural gum recession or change existing anatomy — and we never make those claims. What they can do is avoid removing or covering your gums with thick, artificial material.
Some full arch systems rely on one large acrylic bridge that replaces both the teeth and the visible gum tissue. This creates a bulky “plate-like” look that can feel unnatural for many patients.
The 3 on 6 method takes a different approach.
No Artificial Gum Plates
Our bridges are designed to meet your natural gumline, not replace it. By shaping and scalloping the bridge edges to blend with your existing tissues, you maintain a more natural appearance without layers of fake gum.
The 3 on 6 Design Preserves a Realistic Gumline
The 3 on 6 approach uses six implants and three individual bridges per arch. This structure allows for a more natural transition where the bridge meets your gums.
- No bulky acrylic “gum shield”
- No artificial pink material covering the mouth
- Bridges that follow the curve of your natural gumline
- A lighter, more realistic feel inside the mouth
You can learn more about this approach here:
3 on 6 Dental Implants in Las Vegas – Keep Your Gums
How This Differs From Other Full Arch Options
Many alternative full arch treatments are built as one large piece — usually acrylic or hybrid material — that includes both the teeth and a wide section of artificial gum tissue. This can look bulky, feel heavy, and cover the natural gumline entirely.
Patients often find these designs harder to clean, less natural in appearance, and more likely to trap food under the artificial gum material.
A full comparison of the approaches can be found here:
3 on 6 vs Alternatives – Full Arch Comparison
Why Some Alternatives Cover the Gums
Many systems rely on acrylic gums to mask bone loss or to hide gaps created by a thicker prosthetic. The result is a smile that may look artificial or feel less natural.
The 3 on 6 method is designed to minimize these concerns by using slimmer, more anatomical bridges that work with your existing gumline — not over it.
What Patients Notice Immediately
Patients frequently tell us the 3 on 6 approach feels more like their natural mouth because:
- The bridges are not bulky
- There is no thick fake gum acrylic
- The gumline looks like their own — clean and contoured
- They can smile confidently without the “dentures look”
This natural feel is one of the most common reasons patients choose permanent full mouth implants over other full arch systems.
A Natural Smile Starts With Your Natural Gumline
Full mouth dental implants cannot recreate lost gum tissue, but the right implant design can maintain the appearance of your natural gum contour — without covering it with artificial materials.
At All Out Dental, our 3 on 6 restorations are scalloped, shaped, and designed to blend seamlessly with the natural gumline for a comfortable, realistic result.
Schedule Your Free Full Mouth Implant Consultation
📍 All Out Dental
7670 W Lake Mead Blvd #130
Las Vegas, NV 89128
📞 (702) 710-9006
🌐 www.alloutdental.com
If you want a full mouth implant solution that looks natural and preserves the appearance of your gumline, our team is here to help.