Missing all or most of your teeth not only changes your appearance but can have a negative effect on your quality of life, making it difficult to speak, eat, and drink as you normally would.
Dentures have always been the traditional tooth replacement option for patients who are missing all or most of their teeth, but our dentists at StoneRidge Dental Care are proud to provide our patients with a variety of restorative dental care options designed to restore the form and function of their smiles. One of our most popular restorative tooth replacement options for these patients is All-On-4, implant-supported dentures.
What Are All-On-4® Dental Implants?
All-On-4 dental implants are like a traditional denture that is permanently fixed to four dental implants. This innovative procedure maximizes the use of available bone by placing the implants at specific angles, which often eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming bone grafting. All-On-4 dental implants are designed to replace an entire row (top, bottom, or both) of missing teeth with a single, stable prosthetic.
The Benefits Of All-On-4® Dental Implants
As a tooth replacement option, All-On-4 dental implants offer a variety of benefits and advantages over traditional dentures, including:
- Jawbone support and stimulation
- Superior comfort
- Better function
- Perfect fit
- Easy care
- Natural look and feel
Since All-On-4 implant-supported dentures are permanently fixed inside the mouth, they look, function, and feel just like your natural teeth. You won’t experience any of the potential discomfort, slipping, or mouth sores that you might have when wearing regular dentures. Plus, you can continue enjoying all of your favorite foods. Additionally, implant-supported dentures deliver vital stimulation and pressure to your jawbone, preventing the bone from deteriorating over time.
A Faster Path To A Full Smile
One of the most significant advantages of the All-On-4 system is the efficiency of the treatment. In many cases, we can place the implants and attach a functional, temporary set of teeth on the very same day. This “teeth-in-a-day” approach means you don’t have to go through a lengthy healing period without a smile. Once your jaw has fully integrated with the implants, we replace the temporary set with a final, high-strength aesthetic restoration. This streamlined process saves you time and reduces the number of surgical visits required to achieve a complete, beautiful smile.
Long-Term Facial Structural Integrity
When you lose an entire arch of teeth, the jawbone begins to resorb, which can lead to a collapsed facial profile and deep wrinkles around the mouth. All-On-4 technology stops this process in its tracks. By providing a permanent anchor for your teeth, these implants maintain the height and width of your jawbone. This not only keeps your dental restoration secure but also preserves your youthful facial contours, providing a natural “facelift” effect that traditional dentures simply cannot offer.
Are You A Candidate For Treatment With All-On-4®?
While All-On-4, implant-supported dentures are an excellent restorative dentistry option, they are not right for everyone. Candidates for All-On-4 implants must:
- Be missing all or most of their teeth on either or both the top or bottom arches.
- Have generally good oral health with no signs of periodontal disease.
- Be a candidate for receiving dental implants and be healthy enough to undergo dental implant placement surgery.
If you’re looking for a tooth replacement option or would like a better alternative to wearing dentures, we encourage you to learn more about All-On-4 at our Gahanna, OH office.
Schedule An All-On-4® Consultation In Gahanna, OH
Whether you’re missing one, several, most, or all of your teeth, our dentists can work with you to create a tooth replacement treatment plan designed to restore your smile’s function and look while addressing your unique dental health needs. To learn more about tooth replacement options like All-On-4 implant-supported dentures, full dentures, dental implants, and dental bridges, we welcome you to schedule a smile restoration consultation with Dr. Conkey, Dr. Moberger, or Dr. Patel today.