If you have lost your teeth to disease or injury, you have multiple teeth restoration options like All-on-4® dental implants. Replacing lost teeth is essential for proper oral health and function. Since the jawbone, gums, and teeth all function as a single system, missing teeth usually have a domino effect, causing further tooth loss, gum recession, and bone atrophy. Therefore, dentists recommend that patients replace missing teeth as soon as possible.
The All-on-4 system for replacing lost teeth involves inserting four dental implants strategically into the upper or lower jaw to support prosthetic teeth permanently. Unlike regular dentures that need to be removed before bedtime and for cleaning, All-on-4 implants are fixed in place and do not move in the mouth.
Implants are small screw-like titanium metals. Since titanium is biocompatible, the implants will fuse with the jawbone gradually to mimic the roots of the natural teeth. After placing the implants, the replacement teeth will be connected via the abutment placed on the implants.
Determining a patient's eligibility for All-on-4 dental implants requires a dental examination with the dentist. During the consultation, the dentist will take x-rays to determine if adequate bone structure supports the implants and provides ideal bite alignment. Restoring an entire arch of teeth with All-on-4 implants is popular among patients who have lost all or most of their teeth or currently have traditional dentures.
Most people can get All-on-4. The following are factors to consider:
The process of placing implants often requires the use of anesthesia. Candidates for All-on-4 need to be in good health to undergo the procedure. Some medical conditions (like untreated diabetes) may make a patient ineligible for the procedure. Patients using antidepressants need to know that there is a higher risk of implant failure. Patients undertaking radiation therapy around the jaw area are usually not candidates for dental implants.
Patients who have oral diseases like gum disease need to undergo treatment for the conditions before going through the implant placement procedure. A history of gum disease may not disqualify a patient from getting implants but can increase the risk of implant failure.
The dentist will examine the jawbone with a 3D CT scan and assess the bone volume. All-on-4 usually does not need bone grafts, but the dental professional will inform the patient if it is required.
The risk of implant failure is higher for smokers. At least, patients who smoke must quit the habit when preparing for the implant procedure and throughout the healing process. The dentist will advise the patient to quit smoking completely.
Patients can opt for the All-on-4 implant procedure rather than the more conventional implants for different reasons. Some of the benefits include:
Traditional implants are an option for those who want to replace one or two teeth but not a whole arch. One anchor point per tooth is used in conventional implants. All-on-4 implants could be the best option if the patient is missing several teeth or if their remaining teeth are bad. Only four anchor implants can support a full set of teeth in each jaw using this method. Since one denture is attached to each jaw's anchor points, the quantity of implants required to provide a patient with a whole new set of pearly whites is far lower.
All-on-4 implants replace a whole arch of teeth, giving the patient a uniform smile. Similar to dentures, these replacement teeth are made to look and feel natural while also being durable enough to withstand daily use. Titanium, the material from which the implants are made, allows them to fit snugly in the jaw. As a result, loss of jaw bone is less likely to occur with implants.
All-on-4 dental implants are fixed in place and do not have to be removed for cleaning like removable dentures. How long it takes for your mouth to recover after getting implants depends on how many teeth require extraction and the jaw's healing rate. After that, patients can clean their new dentures like their regular teeth.
Switching to a fixed implant restoration like All-on-4 is a major decision. This option functions, feels, and looks almost like natural teeth to the naked eye. The procedure can be completed quickly, and you can soon have your smile back. If you want to know whether you can undergo the procedure, visit our office today.
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