The All-on-4® system provides people who have lost most of their teeth with a more convenient alternative to dentures. It combines two of the most popular dental restorations — implants and dentures —to craft a new smile. Dentists typically recommend All-on-4® for people who have lost most of their teeth.
Implants are the most effective way to replace missing teeth since they also prevent the bone tissue loss that occurs when teeth fall out. Implants replace missing teeth roots so bone tissues in the jaw continue to get the stimulation they need. However, the cost of a single implant is often more than it costs to get a complete denture set. Replacing a full set of teeth can be too expensive for most budgets.
Dentures provide a more economical solution since they are the most affordable way to replace missing teeth. However, they have some drawbacks, like the oral prosthetic constantly shifting in the mouth, the fact they don’t stimulate bone tissues in the jaw, and the cleaning requirements that come with them.
All-on-4 implants are a type of dental procedure that gives patients the option to replace all or the majority of their natural teeth with a permanent denture. The All-on-4 dental implant procedure is performed by placing four titanium implants into the upper and lower jaws of the patient, then attaching a full denture to those implants.
All-on-4® provides a solution that combines implants with dentures to provide patients with an affordable way to replace their missing teeth that helps to keep their jaw healthy and allows them to avoid the drawbacks associated with dentures. These implants can support any number of retainers, partial dentures, or full upper and lower plate restorations. The benefits of using All-on-4 implants include the following:
Less time during dental appointments
Minimal discomfort during treatment
A more affordable option than traditional dentures
The benefits of All-on-4 dental implants are many, but the main one is that patients can eat anything they want. They can enjoy their favorite foods again with confidence. There will no longer be a need to worry about whether or not something is too hard or complex to chew or whether it will hurt the patient’s mouth by getting caught under dentures.
Installing All-on-4 dentures in a patient’s mouth requires minor oral surgery. The procedure involves inserting up to four implants into each dental arch. These implants serve as bases for the special type of dentures that are attached to them.
The dentist will go over the patient’s medical and dental history before clearing them for the procedure to ensure they do not have health issues that can hinder their recovery, like diabetes. Dentists Dentistswill evaluate patients with such issues individually to determine if All-on-4 is right for them.
In addition, the dental professional will also evaluate the thickness to determine whether it is enough to hold implants in place. They may recommend bone grafts if the patient lacks the jawbone thickness needed for implants.
During the surgical installation of the implants, the dentist will administer a local anesthetic. Next, the best locations to place implants on the jaw are selected, and holes are drilled into them. The dentist then places the implants into these holes. The bone tissues around them keep them in place, just like a nail is held in place by the wood around it. Finally, temporary dentures are attached to the implants to complete the first phase of the treatment.
The implants will fuse with the patient’s jaw over the next six months. Afterward, the temporary dentures are removed and replaced with permanent ones to complete the process.
All-on-4 dentures may be the solution for you if you are considering dentures. They are a great choice for people who are uncomfortable with traditional dentures or who feel like they need more support in their mouth. All-on-4 dentures give you an option that does not require multiple visits to the dentist and allows you to enjoy a higher level of comfort while still being able to eat solid foods comfortably. In addition, all-on-4 gives you a smile you can be proud of and restores the function of your lost teeth.
Burba Dental Partners offers these oral prosthetics as a restorative option. To learn more about our services and process, visit us at https://www.burbadental.com. To determine if you are an ideal candidate for All-on-4, call our Salem office at (978) 703-2008 and schedule a consultation.
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