All-on-4 dental implants, also known as teeth in a day, are a less invasive procedure that can be a permanent solution to tooth loss. An answer to the loss of teeth, especially when most teeth have been lost or damaged, all-on-4 dental implants are safe and efficient and replace traditional tooth replacement methods like dental bridges or dentures. They are also called by many other names – implant dentures, denture implants, snap-in dentures, implant-supported dentures, permanent dentures, all-on-4 dentures, full denture implants, etc.
All-on-4 dental implants can be used to replace the missing teeth of your entire upper or lower jaw or to replace broken teeth. All-on-4 dental implants use only four or more screws to secure the implant, unlike the traditional dental implants that need a screw to secure each tooth. This can lead to a quicker healing process as compared to traditional implants.
What is the procedure?
All-on-4 dental implants use four or more implants to anchor your entire set of teeth. We will thoroughly diagnose your oral condition during your first visit to us and determine your candidacy for all-on-4. Digital scans and x-rays will be taken to guide us in fabricating your prosthetic teeth. Our dentists will examine your teeth; if you have any severely damaged teeth that you wish to get extracted, we will remove them before the procedure.
During the procedure, our dentist will carefully place implants in your jawbone and secure them using dental adhesives. The prosthetic teeth will be placed on the implants, and our dentists will check them for fit and comfort and bond them permanently in place.
Even if you are not an ideal candidate for dental implants due to bone volume deficiencies, you still can receive all-on-4 dental implants.
What are the advantages of all-on-4 implants?
- Since implants are placed in the jawbone, it improves jawbone health.
- The implants keep the prosthetic teeth stable and permanent.
- After all-on-4 implants, you will be able to bite and chew food as they always used to.
- All-on-4 implants are an alternative for dentures, as they have the added advantage of stability and durability.
- With the ideal oral and dental care, all-on-4 can last for long.
- The prosthetic teeth can be customized to mimic the aesthetics of the natural teeth.
- The best feature of all-on-4 is that they can be placed quickly in just one visit.
- All-on-4 implants require minimum healing time.
How to care for all-on-4 implants
All-on-4 implants need no extra special care; they need to be cleaned daily, just like your teeth. Also, regular adult check-ups are recommended to ensure the health of your bone and gums.
If you desire to smile again without worry, wish to enjoy your favorite food without the hassle, or just want to have more confidence about your smile, consider all-on-4 dental implants.
Please get in touch with Dentist in San Diego CA through online consultation or call us, and we’ll guide you further. Visit our office, Aesthetic Dentistry, at 11515 El Camino Real #160, San Diego, CA 92130.