Ep. 29 - Surgery & Restorative: The Two Clinical Phases of Full-Arch

In this episode of Beyond the Arches, Dr. Dan and Dr. Blake Hauer sit down with Boca’s head restorative assistant, Nadia Davis, to pull back the curtain on what really happens after full-arch implant surgery, when the teeth, design, and details come to life. They walk through the first night of healing (what pain realistically feels like, what patients actually manage to eat, why having an escort matters), and why Done In One waits until the day after surgery to place the first set of teeth, rather than forcing everything into one exhausting, risky day.Nadia explains her role as a restorative clinician in that crucial next-day appointment: using topical to keep patients comfortable, placing the first prototype, scanning, and then spending most of the visit actually talking—learning who the patient is, what their old smile looked like, and what they want their new one to feel like. She shares how she designs smiles around a patient’s anatomy, lip support, and speech; why sometimes it’s better to intentionally go “too big” or “too small” first so patients can clearly react and guide the changes; and how multiple quick try-ins over several days create a truly custom result that’s almost impossible to achieve with a "you get what you get" next-day final.You’ll also hear about escorts in the op (helpful vs. not), sutures and swelling, how little “in-the-mouth time” the try-ins actually take, and why an open mind and old photos beat over-planning every time. If you’ve ever wondered what the restorative side of the Done In One procedure looks like, or what your week with Done In One would actually feel like, this episode gives you the honest, behind-the-scenes insight.🎧 Listen now and go beyond the arches with us!💻 Visit the DIO website for more information: https://getdoneinone.com📩 Email questions or comments: [email protected]☎️ Speak to a Patient Care Coordinator: (561) 468-8812📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS WE BUILD OUR COMMUNITY! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheArches TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.arches Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_arches_podcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheArchesJoin our private, uncensored Facebook Group and talk with other current and future patients 24/7: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12JXkZuHhkg/?mibextid=wwXIfr