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All-on-4 implants have numerous benefits when compared to traditional dentures. Benefits include function, looks, cost, and improved dental health.
Patients getting All-on-4 dental implants can immediately eat and talk as they once did after the procedure. There are no dietary restrictions, so you can eat corn, carrots, and steak without a problem chewing.
One of the most important benefits with All-on-4 implants, according to our dentists and oral surgeons, is that they prevent bone loss in the jaw. Jawbone typically decreases after you lose teeth. Implants anchoring into the jawbone with the pressure from chewing regularly placed on them stimulate jawbone growth. Preventing jawbone lose helps you maintain your facial structure. That gives you a fuller face and a more youthful appearance.
We at Water’s Edge can’t promise you won’t need a bone graft in your jaw but All-on-4 dental implants reduce the possibility. The rear implants are place at an angle so they can be used even in cases of bone loss. This saves time and costs that comes with bone grafts.
All-on-4 dental implants look like natural teeth but better. They are customized based on your original teeth so they have the same shape and size, but don’t have the stains, chips, or decay your natural teeth had so they look fantastic.
All-on-4 dental implants are fixed and are never removed. They don’t require adhesives and don’t shift or slip. They act as your natural teeth.
Traditional dentures rest on top of gums, so they can slip and move. With All-on-4 dental implants, they are anchored into your jawbone. They feel like your real teeth. You can eat and talk like they are your real teeth because they are more comfortable and secure.
The process begins with an assessment of all your dental issues. To do that, our professionals use advanced 3D imaging, also known as a CBCT scan. This allows us to see the complete mouth structure including your jawbone, nerves, and sinuses. From there, we plan where implants should be placed to ensure success. This is a great time to ask questions and address concerns. We prepare a procedure plan customized to you and will explain it to you.
The Water’s Edge team does these types of surgeries routinely, but we take them seriously. We want you to be safe and comfortable. Our professionals will go over your medical history prior to surgery. Our office may require consent from your general physician or specialist to do the surgery, especially if you’ve had other surgeries recently.
Those who need help relaxing have sedation options with us. Our surgeries also use local anesthesia so you won’t feel pain. The surgery starts with the removal of any remaining failing teeth. After that, our oral surgeon will install four dental implants, placed according to your customized plan.
The next step is to attach temporary bridge. It will look like your teeth and be comfortable, so you will have a chance to get accustomed to the feel of it while your implants bond with your jawbone and your gums heals.
One aspect of All-on-4 dental implants many patients don’t realize is that it will take several months for your gums to heal and for the implants to fully integrate with your jawbone. This is called the osseointegration process. Once it has successfully finished, you will come to the office to get your permanent teeth. The permanent bridges are fully customized for you. They are durable and beautiful to give you a whole, new look.
