Benefits of Full Arch Replacement With All-on-4 Implants

All-on-4® dental implants are a great way to replace a full dental arch. They use fewer rods than previous implant options, and there are few risks or downsides. We will provide you with information about the benefits and negatives of All-on-4 implants so you can decide if they are the right solution for you.

How they work

They are dental implant that replaces a full dental arch, meaning all your top or bottom teeth. Four metal rods will be inserted into your jawbone, then a full set of implants will be permanently affixed to them. It takes many months to complete this process because you will need to visit your dentist multiple times. First, you will have X-rays and impressions made of your teeth, then any teeth that are in the way will be extracted. Only after that can you get the rods inserted in your mouth and implants attached to them. Between each appointment, you may also have several months of healing time.

Who is a candidate?

If you are missing all or most of your teeth on one of your arches, or your teeth are so decayed and damaged that they must be extracted, then you are a potential candidate. If you experience discomfort with dentures, you may also want to consider switching to implants.

People who have low bone density, periodontal disease, or uncontrolled diabetes may not be candidates, as well as people who have undergone radiation within five years or smoke regularly. It is best to ask your dentist whether this option is a good fit for you.

What are the benefits?

There are a lot of benefits to All-on-4 implants. They fit naturally in your mouth and allow you to live your life normally. You can chew even tough foods without concern. They also look like natural teeth and will never fall out. Therefore, you can smile with confidence and not worry about how they look. The price is also relatively low.

They cost about $20,000 to $30,000 per arch, which is much cheaper than it would be to fill your mouth with many individual implants. The fact that only four metal rods are used also reduces recovery times and makes the surgery easier. All in all, people who have undergone this procedure are generally pleased with the results and live more comfortable, confident lives!

What are the risks or problems?

Unfortunately, there is no surgical procedure that exists without risks. Issues like infections are a concern during recovery, but proper rest and antibiotics can help mitigate these. Once your implant is installed, it may also take a little time to get used to things like speaking and eating with it.

Sometimes people also bite too strongly with their new teeth and accidentally break them. If you don’t brush properly, you can also experience problems with food debris and bacterial build-up, but if you take good care of your teeth, the chances of a problem occurring are slight.

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