Tooth loss can occur due to disease, decay, trauma, or even simple neglect. While it’s true that significant tooth loss can temporarily affect your ability to enjoy meals and may alter your smile, it opens the door for restorative procedures. At Advanced Implant and Periodontal Specialists near Front Royal, VA, we provide a full spectrum of dental replacement options, the All-on-4® treatment concept, which allows you to regain a complete smile with as few as four dental implants per arch. We invite you to learn more about how All-on-4 dental implants could improve your oral health and your confidence in your smile.
How Are All-on-4 Dental Implants Different from Dentures?
All-on-4 dental implants offer numerous advantages over traditional dentures, including greater security and stability. The All-on-4 treatment concept places a fixed bridge on top of four or more dental implants, which means you can enjoy a seamless smile without fear of your dentures slipping or sliding out of place. Additionally, the placement of dental implants helps preserve your oral health, preventing further jawbone deterioration.
What Are the Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants?
There are several reasons to choose All-on-4 dental implants, including:
- Replacing any number of missing teeth, including entire arches, with a minimal number of implants.
- Requiring just a single surgery to place all dental implants. A temporary prosthetic lets you leave the office with a visible smile on the same day as surgery, and your permanent bridge will be comfortably added once the implants heal.
- Helping prevent further loss of jawbone and any subsequent unwanted changes to your facial appearance.
- Offering an immediate solution to fill the gaps in your smile, boosting your confidence and preventing further discomfort or self-consciousness due to missing teeth.
Ideal Candidates for All-on-4 Dental Implants
At your initial consultation, your doctor will take your medical history, examine your teeth and jaw, and verify your eligibility for a safe and successful procedure.
Missing Teeth
The ideal candidates for All-on-4 dental impalnts are missing multiple teeth or have many non-viable teeth that need to be extracted and replaced. With the All-on-4 treatment concept, your doctor can restore entire dental arches, even your complete smile.
Good Health
Eligibility for All-on-4 dental implants also requires good physical health overall, with no underlying medical conditions that would impede your ability to heal following surgery. Good anatomy, including proper nerve and blood vessel positioning, is also important.
The All-on-4 Dental Implants Experience
On the day of your surgery, you will be welcomed back to a private treatment area where our doctors will administer IV sedation. Once you are fully comfortable, Dr. Bick or Dr. Coleman will carefully extract any teeth that need to come out, place dental implants in your jaw, and affix the temporary prosthesis.
Your Recovery and Aftercare Experience
Most patients who have dental implants placed are pleasantly surprised by the ease of their recovery. It generally takes one to three days before patients feel ready to resume their normal school and work activities. You can anticipate some tenderness during recovery, but this is easily managed with over-the-counter medications and a diet limited to soft foods and liquids. Generally, patients are able to gradually shift back to a more normal diet within the first week or two.
You’re in Good Hands with Advanced Implant & Periodontal Specialists
Our providers have the advanced training and experience to keep you comfortable and safe during the All-on-4 treatment concept. Find out more about All-on-4 dental implants by scheduling a consultation today. Contact our office near Front Royal, VA online or by calling (540) 535-0401.