Nothing beats the strength and durability of your natural teeth, but advances in technology have come close when it comes to tooth replacement options. There are several effective ways of restoring your smile, even if you are missing a full arch of teeth. All-on-4® dental implants have become a preferred choice for many patients, but there are multiple factors to take into consideration when deciding if they are right for you.
Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants
Missing all or most of your teeth can severely impact your quality of life. It can affect your ability to eat the foods you enjoy, speak clearly and comfortably, and feel confident in your appearance. All-on-4 dental implants are an alternative to traditional removable dentures that offer a variety of benefits for patients. These benefits include:
- Preventing jawbone resorption. Traditional dentures fit over the top of the gums, whereas All-on-4 dental implants are affixed directly to the jawbone. The implants serve as replacement tooth roots and stimulate the jaw, helping to maintain bone volume.
- Providing stability. Because dental implants are anchored to the jaw, dental prosthetics have a solid foundation and are held securely in place so that they will not move around or fall out while you eat, speak, or laugh.
- Enabling normal cleaning. Your All-on-4 dental implants are cared for just like natural teeth through regular brushing and flossing. You do not have to worry about applying adhesive to keep them in place or removing and soaking them for daily cleaning.
- Improving aesthetics. Following surgery, many patients can have a temporary prosthesis placed the same day, meaning you leave the office with a full set of teeth as your implants heal, boosting your self-confidence.
Considerations When Comparing Tooth Replacement Options
There are several different factors to take into consideration when reviewing tooth replacement options. All-on-4 dental implants are an effective solution for many patients to rebuild a lost arch of teeth, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
All-on-4, or All-on-X, dental implants use four to six implants to hold a full-arch dental prosthetic in place. Depending on your jaw health and structure, more specialized implants, such as pterygoid and zygomatic implants may be required.
Choosing the Right Option Tooth Restoration Process
Everyone’s situation is different, though many patients find that they are eligible for All-on-4 dental implants even if they have some bone loss. Dr. Garibyan and Dr. Kuang ensure that you have all of the information you need to make an informed decision when it comes to tooth restoration. Premier Center for Oral, Dental Implant & Facial Surgery offers a wide range of solutions to restore your smile.
