If you’re missing a single tooth, then our team may recommend you get a dental implant or bridge to replace it. However, if you have lost an entire arch of teeth, then you’ll want to consider All-On-4 implants to rebuild your smile. This option uses a few metal posts per arch to support a full denture so that you can enjoy the benefits of the treatment without worrying about some of the issues you might expect from traditional prosthetics. Keep reading to learn more about this treatment or call our office today to schedule your consultation.
All-On-4 Implants – Sparta, NJ
A Comprehensive Method to Replace an Entire Arch
How Do All-On-4 Implants Work?
Dental implants are designed to support a restoration directly to the jawbone via titanium posts that can fuse with the bone tissue. However, if you have multiple missing teeth, then it wouldn’t be viable to use multiple dental implants to replace each one. Instead, by using merely four posts, we can essentially address tooth loss for an entire arch. This is due to the location and angle of the implants in the jawbone, which are typically placed in the thickest areas of the facial structure. For this reason, this treatment also reduces the need for bone grafting, meaning you may be able to rebuild your smile much sooner.
Am I a Candidate for All-On-4 Implants?
If you’re missing all of your teeth on one or both arches, then you’re likely eligible to undergo All-On-4 implant treatment. Of course, our team will need to double-check that you’re free of any underlying issues before starting, such as gum disease and decay. You’ll also need to practice good oral hygiene every day so that you can preserve your results for as long as possible.
Benefits of All-On-4 Implants
All-On-4 implants come with a wide range of benefits for rebuilding your smile, including:
- Lifelike results that look and function exactly like natural teeth
- Simple maintenance that doesn’t require special products or tools to keep clean
- Prevents jawbone deterioration while retaining a youthful facial shape
- Improves natural chewing ability more effectively than traditional dentures
All-On-4 vs. Traditional Implants
While they have obvious similarities, there are a few differences between All-On-4 and traditional dental implants, such as:
- All-On-4 implants often require less surgery while traditional implant dentures may require up to eight titanium posts.
- All-On-4 doesn’t always require bone grafting before placing the posts, meaning you won’t have to wait months for recovery.
- Sometimes the denture can be placed on All-On-4 the same day as the placement surgery.