All-on-4 dental implants are a method for restoring your smile following extensive tooth loss. This tooth-replacement method makes it possible to secure a fixed bridge or denture in place with just four dental implants rather than the six to eight that are normally required. In addition to requiring fewer dental implants, there are many other benefits associated with the All-on-4 method. The highly skilled dentists at our office in Plantation, FL, can restore your smile with All-on-4 dental implants.
What is All-on-4?
Many options are available today for restoring your smile following tooth loss. Common options include bridgework, dentures, and dental implants. When used together, dental implants can secure a dental bridge or denture in place so dental adhesives are not needed to hold it. Normally, six to eight dental implants are required to fix a full bridge or denture in place. However, advances in implant dentistry have made it possible to securely anchor these dental appliances with just four implants. This method is referred to as All-on-4 dental implants.
The way All-on-4 works is by placing dental implants in the jaw bone at an angle. Inserting them at an angle allows for greater contact between the dental implants and bone tissue, which creates a stronger hold. This is the reason a bridge or denture can be firmly anchored in place with just four dental implants.
Not everyone will be a candidate for All-on-4 dental implants. An essential criterion for this option is having enough bone structure in the jaw area to support the placement of the dental implants. Normally, the metal implants and bone tissue naturally fuse together over time, but this cannot occur if there is insufficient bone structure. Unfortunately, one of the side effects of tooth loss is a bone loss so All-on-4 is not an option for everyone. The knowledgeable dentists at our office in Plantation, FL, can determine if All-on-4 dental implants are a possibility for you.
Advantages of All-on-4
All-on-4 dental implants offer numerous benefits. Fewer dental implants mean fewer surgical incisions must be made, which is more cost-effective. Fewer surgical incisions also mean many patients experience less discomfort during the implant procedure.
Additional benefits of All-on-4 dental implants include quick restoration of your smile with long-lasting results. Most of the lab work involved in creating custom prosthetic teeth can be done in-house, which means your replacement teeth can often be ready within 24 hours. Additionally, All-on-4 dental implants can last for years with proper care so you can enjoy your newly restored smile for a long time before additional dental work is needed.
There are many benefits to restoring your smile with All-on-4. Schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced dentists to learn more about All-on-4-dental implants by calling our office in Plantation, FL, at (954) 526-2349.