Are All-4-One Dental Implants Right for You?
When it comes to replacing a full arch of missing teeth, implant dentures are the superior solution. However, if you also suffer from jaw bone loss, you may not qualify for traditional dental implants. Dental implants require a sufficient amount of bone structure to secure the implant posts and successfully anchor your denture. Therefore, if you have poor bone density or short bone height, you may be told that a bone grafting procedure is necessary before getting implants. This only adds to the already lengthy time, cost and recovery of getting traditional implants.
if you are suffering from tooth loss and do not qualify for traditional dental implants, All-on-4® can be the perfect alternative. Using this advanced technique, we can place four dental implants to support an entire dental arch (upper or lower). The All-on-4 system allows patients to take advantage of the unparalleled denture support, improved oral health and minimal daily maintenance that implant dentures offer.
How Does All-on-4 Work?
All-On-4 is a less invasive and more effective approach to conventional implant-supported dentures, especially when bone grafting is required. Instead of six to eight dental implants, we can replace a full dental arch using only four implant posts. To accommodate patients with less jaw bone structure, the All-On-4 implants are designed with longer posts and can be strategically placed at an angle into areas of the jaw where the strongest and healthiest bone exists. In result, patients can achieve full confidence in their implant-supported denture with this method, without having to undergo bone grafting surgery and the surgical placement of additional implants. For some patients, we can even provide the All-On-4 implants with same-day results!
Are You a Candidate?
A personal consultation at Laguna West Dental can accurately determine your candidacy for the All-On-4 implant denture. In general, however, the following factors can make this treatment right for you:
- Good overall health
- Considerable tooth loss
- Diagnosed with jawbone degeneration
- No advanced gum disease
- Want to avoid bone grafting surgery
- Do not smoke or use tobacco products
- Ineligible for traditional dental implants
Call Laguna West Dental today to learn more about how you can take advantage of implant-supported dentures despite your jaw bone loss. You can expect fully restored dental function, long-lasting stability and a natural-looking smile when choosing All-On-4.