All-on-4 – Oak Point, TX
Achieve a Beautiful and Complete Smile
It is often possible to replace a missing dental arch by mounting a full denture on four strategically placed dental implants. This solution allows the patient to enjoy a more lifelike restoration than traditional dentures with minimal surgery. In some cases, it may be possible for the patient to receive their new teeth on the same day as their implant posts. Here’s a quick look at how All-on-4 dentures work at the Elegant Dentistry, but please feel free to contact our staff if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose the Elegant Dentistry for All-on-4?
- Skilled and Compassionate Dental Team
- Dental Implant Process Completed In-House
- Financing Options Available
How Do All-on-4 Implants Work?
While dental implants are the ideal way to replace lost teeth since they are designed to be anchored directly to the jawbone, they require the patient to have adequate bone density in order to be placed. Unfortunately, going too long without replacing lost teeth can deprive the jawbone of the exercise it needs to stay strong, which can make it difficult for the patient to receive many implants. All-on-4 implants address this by mounting a full denture on only four strategically placed implants with the two in the back of the mouth placed at angles that maximize their leverage. Once placed, the implants will behave like the roots of natural teeth, providing the restorations mounted on them with the sturdy foundation they need to function properly while keeping the jawbone stimulated to prevent bone loss.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Implants?
Most patients who have lost all teeth in at least one dental arch can be fantastic candidates for All-on-4. This treatment is designed to make dental implants more accessible to those whose jawbones have atrophied, but some may require bone grafts or restorative treatments to address oral infections before they can qualify. After a patient receives All-on-4, they will need to practice an excellent oral hygiene regimen while avoiding bad habits like smoking and excessive intake of sugar, acid, and alcohol.
Benefits of All-on-4 Implants
All-on-4 implants can deliver a wide range of incredible benefits such as:
- Allowing the patient to enjoy teeth that look and feel natural
- Restoring almost all of the patient’s natural chewing power
- Stimulating the jawbone to prevent atrophy
- Requiring the same oral hygiene regimen as real teeth, which makes them easy to keep clean and healthy
All-on-4 vs. Traditional Implants
All-on-4 differs from traditional implants in a few key ways, those being:
- All-on-4 dentures require only four dental implants. Traditional implant dentures usually require up to eight as well as additional surgery.
- In many cases, All-on-4 dentures don’t require bone grafts.
- In some cases, All-on-4 dentures can be placed on the same day the patient receives their implants.
