No More Dentures: “Teeth in a Day” The All-on-4 Procedure
Patient with 18 hopeless teeth that required attention due to poor spacing, damage, and severe bone loss achieved tooth restoration with 4 upper implants and 4 lower implants. This procedure was done all in one day with an All-on-4 implant prosthesis.
Dentures help individuals who are missing most or all of their teeth to continue to speak and eat normally. However, dentures don’t offer the same long-term protections as dental implants. The unique All-on-4 tooth restoration treatment uses only four dental implants to support a full dental bridge and ensures jawbone stability while protecting your smile and tooth functionality.
The Downsides of Dentures
When compared to dental implants, dentures come out inferior on several accounts. First, they are not as durable as dental implants and may need to be replaced or repaired within just a few years. While dental implants are permanently fixed to the bone, dentures can slip mid-bite or mid-speech, causing potential embarrassment. The friction of dentures on the gums can erode them and cause them to become irritated and flabby. Dentures can also lead to uncomfortable mouth sores and may make your smile look fake. Perhaps most importantly, dentures do not protect your mouth from the inevitable deterioration of oral health due to missing teeth. Missing teeth cause the jaw to atrophy and the face to develop a sunken appearance. Dentures cannot prevent this, which makes them a poor choice as a long-term solution for missing teeth.
All-on-4 Treatment for Tooth Restoration
All-on-4 treatment is the optimal choice for modern dental restoration. This technique uses four dental implants and a full dental bridge to restore missing teeth. Dental implants preserve the integrity of the jawbone and do not harm the gums. A dental implant is a permanent solution that is durable, will not slip, and looks just like a real tooth. Using four strategically placed dental implants protects the jawbone for patients who are missing the majority of their teeth and provides a way for a full dental bridge to restore a finished smile. The implants act as supports for the bridge, which then completes your dental restoration. All-on-4 treatment offers a cost-effective, flexible option with a fast treatment, quick recovery, and immediate results. With this treatment, patients can permanently discard their dentures and have a real, complete smile once again.