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Total Smile Restoration with All-on-4®
What are All-on-4 Dental Implants?
All-on-4 implants are a dental solution for individuals who are missing multiple teeth. The All on Four approach to total smile restoration begins with the placement of four dental implants. These implants are placed directly in the bone of the arches of the mouth to provide a stable foundation for the All-on-4 dental implants.
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How are All-on-4 Dental Implants Placed?
The process of obtaining All-on-4 dental implants is completed over several months and several different appointments. This is to allow the bone and gum tissue to completely heal before each step of the procedure. During the first appointment, a consultation including a physical examination of the mouth will be performed, and dental impressions and x-rays of the teeth and gums will be taken. During the next appointment, the All-on-4 anchors will be surgically placed in the bone and a temporary prosthesis will be attached.
Over the next few visits, more impressions will be taken with the temporary prosthesis in place which will be used to craft the final version of the prosthesis. These impressions will also be used to make any adjustments that are needed to ensure the prosthesis has the proper fit for correct alignment of the teeth and jaws and for proper bite and movement.
Once all of the necessary adjustments have been made and the final prosthesis has arrived, it will be placed during the last appointment.
All-on-4 vs. Dentures
Feature
All-on-4 Implants
Traditional Dentures
Stability
Fixed & secure
Removable & can shift
Bone Preservation
Yes
No
Comfort
High
Can cause irritation
Chewing Ability
Strong & stable
Limited
Long-Term Value
Durable investment
Frequent relines/ replacements
If you’re searching for permanent dentures in San Antonio, All-on-4 may be the ideal solution.
Benefits of All-on-4 Implants
This approach to total mouth restoration has several benefits that traditional dentures lack. These include:
Permanent replacement
All-on-4 implants provide a permanent solution for tooth loss. Unlike traditional dentures, this prosthesis cannot be removed and provides a stable, long-term solution.
Natural look
because these implants are permanent and custom-designed to fit your facial structure, All-on-4 implants look and feel natural.
Does not lead to bone loss
traditional dentures sit on top of the gums and are not affixed to the bone underneath. This means that over time, bone density is lost due to the lack of chewing pressure. All-on-4 implants are placed directly into the bone to prevent bone loss.
No adhesives
unlike traditional dentures, All-on-4 prostheses do not require adhesives to stay in place. Since they are attached directly to the implants in the bone, they will always stay in position.
No food limitations
All-on-4 implants allow the patient to eat whatever they’d like without worrying that certain foods will weaken their denture adhesive.
Though the All-on-4 cost is usually greater than that associated with traditional dentures, the benefits of this approach are well worth the money. This permanent solution provides patients with greater self-confidence, relief from the worry and hassle of loose dentures, and the peace of mind in knowing their prosthesis looks and feels natural.
