3 Advantages of All-on-4®

All-on-4® allows you to combine the stability of implants with the affordability of dentures. It provides a more convenient missing teeth replacement option than conventional dentures, as it is almost as stable as real teeth.

As the name suggests, All-on-4 involves inserting four implants on each dental arc being fitted with the restoration. These implants serve as a base for a special set of dentures that will be attached to them. The implants are surgically inserted in the patient’s jaw and left to fuse with surrounding bone tissue, making them a part of the person’s jaw. The process is called osseointegration, and it can take up to six months.

Minor oral surgery is required to insert the implants. People with health problems like diabetes or immune system disorders might have a harder time recovering from surgery. Such patients need to be evaluated individually to determine if it is safe to proceed with the installation of implants.

Patients should also have enough thickness in their jaw to hold implants in place. Bone grafts can be used to thicken the patient’s jaw if the person lacks the bone density needed.

Benefits of choosing All-on-4

All-on-4 is a great option for anyone who has lost most of their teeth. It provides a missing teeth solution that looks and feels almost like real teeth. The main benefits of choosing All-on-4 over alternatives like traditional dentures include the following.

1. Improved stability

Living with traditional dentures can be a pain. These oral appliances are known to shift while being worn, and that can make it challenging to chew or speak with them. Some people have even had their dentures fall out of their mouth while eating or speaking.

All-on-4 provides a solution that is almost as stable as real teeth. The patient’s artificial teeth are attached to implants in their jaw. These implants are usually made out of titanium, and they fuse with the bone tissues around them, making them as stable as a real tooth’s root would be.

The stability that comes with All-on-4 makes a world of difference. People with All-on-4 get to enjoy all their favorite foods and speak with confidence during social interactions. They do not have to worry about their appliance falling out of their mouths.

2. Prevents jawbone deterioration

Bone tissues in the jaw need to be stimulated to remain healthy. Losing this stimulation can cause the tissues to break down, leading to changes to the person’s facial structures, like fine lines and wrinkles.

Implants help keep the jaw stimulated by transferring bite forces there. This prevents the bone tissue loss associated with missing teeth. Traditional dentures do not do this.

3. No need for specialized cleaning

There is no need for special cleaning routines with All-on-4. All these appliances need to stay in good condition is good oral hygiene.

Explore All-on-4

Looking for a permanent solution for your missing teeth? Give us a call or stop by our Houston clinic to learn more about your options.

Request an appointment here: https://www.lastingimpressionsdentalgroup.com or call Lasting Impressions Dental Group at (832) 784-8212 for an appointment in our Houston office.

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