All-on-4 – Allen

Get Your Entire Smile Back!

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Have you suffered from significant tooth loss? You aren’t alone. Approximately 40 million Americans are missing all their teeth. Replacing each of them may seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, at Downtown Dental Family & Implant Dentistry, we offer all-on-4 to tackle even the most extreme cases of tooth loss. Continue reading to learn more about how all-on-4 works. If you are interested, give us a call to schedule a consultation!

Why Choose Downtown Dental Family & Implant Dentistry for All-on-4?

  • Dental Implant Process Completed In-House
  • Flexible Financing Options Available
  • Dentist with Extensive Advanced Education in Dental Implants

How Do All-on-4 Implants Work?

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Dental implants work by replacing the roots of the missing teeth, allowing for additional stability, longevity, and the prevention of jawbone loss. To be a good candidate for this tooth replacement option, you need to have a sufficient jawbone to support the replacement teeth. One of the things that makes all-on-4 dental implants different from an implant denture is that fact that it only requires four strategically placed dental implants to provide maximum support. This is because the implants are being placed at precise angles in the thickest areas of the jawbone to minimize the need for bone grafting. Once the implants are placed in the jaw, abutments are attached and used to secure your denture in place.

Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Implants?

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Most people who are missing all their teeth on one or both arches are good candidates for all-on-4. If you have bone loss due to missing teeth, you may still be eligible because of the strategic angle placement used for this procedure. Patients who would normally need bone grafting for dental implants may not need it for all-on-4. Just be mindful that with any tooth replacement, maintaining excellent oral hygiene is necessary. You should also stay away from unhealthy habits, like smoking and using tobacco products.

Benefits of All-on-4

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You can experience various benefits with all-on-4 dental implants. Here are some of the most notable pros.

  • Fixed: All-on-4 dental implants are fixed in the mouth, so they can be brushed just like natural teeth. You don’t need to take out your restoration to clean your smile.
  • Comfortable: All-on-4 dental implants feel much more natural than traditional dentures. Once you adjust to them, they shouldn’t feel too different from your natural teeth.
  • Bite Force: All-on-4 dental implants restore more chewing power than traditional dentures do. This allows patients to enjoy a more expansive diet.
  • Prevents Bone Loss: Unlike traditional dentures, all-on-4 helps to prevent the jawbone from shrinking.

All-on-4 vs. Traditional Implants

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All-on-4 dental implants have many things in common with traditional implant dentures. Here are some of their differences:

  • Number of Implants: Implant dentures require up to 8 dental implants to keep them sturdy, making them higher in cost.
  • Bone Grafting: All-on-4 dental implants are less likely to require bone grafting.
  • Quicker: It can take many months to get implant dentures. All-on-4 dental implants sometimes allow patients to show off their new smile on the same day!