To fully understand this remarkable technique for replacing teeth, you should first understand what a dental implant is. An implant is a small titanium screw that fits inside your jawbone and replaces the root-part of a missing tooth. Minor surgery is required to insert the implants. Once the implant is in place, a crown is attached to give you a highly realistic-looking and functional prosthetic tooth.
Here’s where it gets really interesting: You do not need a dental implant for each and every one of your missing teeth. All you need is four precisely placed implants on the top of your mouth, and four on the bottom, to restore your full smile. That’s the beauty of the all-on-four. And because the implant is made of titanium, it has the unique ability to fuse to living bone and function as part of it. So eventually, the dental implant becomes part of the jawbone and serves as a strong, long-lasting foundation for your new teeth.
Besides ensuring that your implants are permanently fixed in place, this bone fusion has another important benefit: it prevents future bone loss in the jaw. This helps to maintain a more youthful facial structure—and better oral health. But perhaps the biggest surprise about the all-on-four is how quickly it can transform your life.
To make the experience more comfortable, AesthetiCare Dental, can utilize sedation dentistry options to induce a relaxed state during treatment. A set of transitional teeth will then be affixed to your mouth until the implants have fused to your jawbone. Many patients can use their current dentures as a temporary prosthesis. This treatment can typically be achieved in one day with no secondary appointment until the implants have fully integrated with your bone structure after a period of several months— once the implants have successfully fused, a more durable and custom-crafted prosthesis can be secured to the implants.
The success rate for All-On-4® Implant Dentures has proven to be very high and patients typically enjoy the ease with which they obtained their high-quality restoration. To further ensure the success of the implants, AesthetiCare Dental may recommend the All-On-6® technique for individuals requiring additional support for their prosthesis. This process is very similar to the All-On-4® treatment described above, with the distinction being that six implants are utilized rather than the usual four. All-On-6® is generally performed when a patient’s bone quality or density cannot properly accommodate the prosthesis with four implants.
All-On-4® can be an exceptional solution to restore your upper arch with a set of fixed replacement teeth. The upper teeth are usually the most exposed part of your smile, making restoration of the top arch particularly valuable. As the bone density in the upper jaw tends to be less dense than the lower jaw, the aforementioned All-On-6® technique is sometimes utilized for the upper arch.
As a key component of a strong and healthy bite, complete functionality of the lower teeth achieved with an anchored prosthesis can be vital to enjoying all types of food without difficulty. All-On-4® can provide the security necessary for a natural-looking and fully-functioning lower arch replacement. This restoration can help avoid changes to jaw and facial symmetry (as a result of empty space in the lower teeth), the shifting of surrounding teeth, and gum disease.
If necessary, our dentists can perform full mouth reconstruction for an extensive smile transformation. A comprehensive treatment approach, full mouth restoration is designed to replace or repair teeth in the upper and lower arches. Depending on your unique needs, a combination of procedures may be utilized in accordance with the All-On-4® technique, including porcelain veneers or same-day dental crowns. Our experienced dental team will determine the most effective solution for you to renew your smile and allow an excellent final outcome.
AesthetiCare Dental Implant Center offers a free consultation for first-time patients. At your consultation, you’ll receive a free 3D CT Scan. This scan will help determine if you need implants and assist your doctors in creating your treatment plan. So if you want to learn more about dental implants and AesthetiCare’s unique all-inclusive treatment approach, simply schedule your free consultation. It’s the best way to find out how dental implants can change your life.
