Are you missing a significant number of teeth or fully edentulous (without teeth), but have been told you are not a good candidate for dental implants? Are you currently using a removable denture that you’re not 100% satisfied with? It may be time to visit Waco Surgical Arts to find out about All-on-4 implant-retained dental prosthetics. These unique dental implants make it possible for patients who lack bone density to have a permanent, stable dental prosthetic placed. Dental implants mimic the tooth’s natural root structure providing a permanent anchor for any number of replacement teeth, and All-on-4 implants allow patients with limited bone structure to enjoy restored smile function and vitality.
What is All-On-4?
For years, patients with bone tissue degeneration have either been unable to undergo dental implant placement or have needed bone grafts to support the implant. All-on-4 is different. The patented system strategically places at least 4 (sometimes more) dental implants in the front of the jaw where bone density is naturally higher. These implants are angled in such a way that they support a full replacement denture with the added bonus of restoring natural bone structure.
How Does All-On-4 work?
The placement process is similar to that of other dental implants except that the smaller number of implants significantly decreases healing time. In fact, some patients are able to have their permanent smile restoration placed on the same day as implant surgery. The All-on-4 implant process begins with patient comfort. Our team uses local anesthetic and dental sedation to ensure patients are relaxed and pain free throughout their procedure. Once patients’ anesthesia is in effect, any remaining teeth are extracted. The first set of teeth are placed in the front of the jaw in the traditional vertical direction. A second set of implants is placed at an angle toward the back of the jaw. This allows a dental prosthetic to be securely anchored in the front and the back, but relies on the existing dense bone structure in the front of the mouth avoiding bone augmentation procedures. Benefits of All-on-4 include:
- Patients save time. Since most All-on-4 treatments are completed in just two or three appointments and healing time is significantly reduced compared with traditional implants, patients have a new, improved smile in less time.
- Patients save money. Because there are fewer implants to place, the cost of All-on-4 is significantly lower. Additionally, many removable dentures can be adjusted to attach to the implants saving money on a brand new dental prosthetic.
- Without bone grafting, patients with bone deterioration can experience the same level of stability with permanent tooth replacement
Find Out More about Dental Implants Waco
If you’re interested in finding out more about All-on-4 dental implants, contact Waco Surgical Arts to schedule your consultation today.
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