If several of your teeth are missing, then you should consider teeth replacement options like All-on-4®. Missing teeth can usher in several other dental health issues and can have adverse effects on overall wellbeing. Patients who find themselves in this situation need to visit the dentist as soon as possible to have their lost teeth replaced.
Although dentures have been tried and tested as a reliable solution for people who have lost several teeth, they do not always provide a desirable level of comfort or satisfaction as a tooth replacement option. Fortunately, advancements in dental technology and techniques have seen the development of a solution for replacing multiple teeth that produces ideal results and has benefits over dentures. This option is known as All-on-4 implant dentures.
The All-on-4 is a dental restoration option that is significantly more stable and reliable than conventional methods for placing dentures, such as regular natural suction or denture adhesives. All-on-4 employs a set of four dental implants that are inserted into the patient’s jaw to create a strong and solid platform that holds the replacement teeth in position. Therefore, All-on-4 is also considered a form of implant-supported dentures, although the term also covers other methods of teeth replacement that involves dental implants.
The dental implants used for the All-on-4 procedure are somewhat different from conventional dental implants, which are mostly used for single tooth replacements. The part of the implant that resides inside the jawbone is the same, but the exposed head of the implant uses a specialized cap-shaped tip. These four tips connect the jaw to the artificial teeth, which has a matching and fitting set of four receptacles under it. This strong connection is what keeps the new teeth stable in the mouth when talking or chewing.
The four implants used to hold the teeth are placed strategically inside the patient’s jaw after the dentist performs careful examination and analysis. This ensures effective positioning that helps each implant function optimally for the best outcome. Often, the most common implant setting is to have two around the front of the mouth in an almost vertical placement. The two other implants are placed toward the back of the mouth, usually at a steeper angle for maximum contact with the jaw, to improve stability and support. When the implants are in place, the dentures can be placed immediately, ensuring a quick recovery time and return to daily life.
It is necessary for patients who have lost their teeth to know that the longer that they delay the teeth replacement procedure, the higher the risk of developing complications such as bone loss, gum recession and other oral health troubles. With All-on-4, you can replace lost teeth and restore normal oral function and appearance, while preventing potential problems in the future. If you are missing multiple teeth and would want to learn more about the available options, you should contact the dental office to book an appointment with the dentist.
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