18 Jul What Makes All-On-Four Last So Long?
Removable dentures, whether full or partial, tend to last about five years before changes in the jaw ridge mean replacement is needed. But with All-On-Four, we can secure a set of custom dentures with dental implants, which last much longer! Our team at our dental implant center in Stillwater, OK will discuss how the All-On-Four system can offer decades of full smiles.
The Dangers of Tooth Loss
We could develop missing teeth due to factors like tooth decay or dental infection, or even as a result of an injury to your smile. The most common factor is periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. When you lose teeth, the body will respond by suspending the flow of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw. Without these nutrients, the bone tissues begin to break down, a complication that can cause an older appearance and worsening tooth loss. Missing teeth are also linked to issues eating, speaking, and with complications like TMJ disorder and even misalignment. But our team can counter these and preserve your jaw with All-On-Four!
The Longevity of Dental Implants
Dental implants are small posts that are screw-like in appearance and made from biocompatible titanium. The material is durable and accepted by the body as natural root structure. Which means once in place, the posts bond with the jaw and can stay in place for decades to come, possibly a lifetime with proper care and attention. While a single post can support an individual replacement tooth, we can also secure multiple posts to support a prosthetic. For those with major tooth loss, we can offer teeth in a day with the All-On-Four system.
The All-On-Four System
Unlike traditional dental implant dentures, which necessitate the placement of six to eight posts, we can secure a full set of dentures with only four unique posts per arch, which need less structure to support your new smile. You can enjoy a new smile without the need for grafting or a sinus lift to strengthen the jaw, and we can complete the entire process in only one visit. That’s right, once we insert the posts in your jaw, we will connect the complete denture in the same sitting. If this is a temporary one, we can switch for the permanent one later on, but you never have to live with an incomplete smile.
If you have any questions about how we treat tooth loss with our secure and lifelike All-On-Four implants, then contact our team today.
OUR STILLWATER, OK DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER IS READY TO SEE YOU
Tooth loss doesn’t have to erode your quality of life, we can help! To schedule a consultation for a new smile, give us a call at our Stillwater, OK implant dentistry center at (405) 624-1300 or (800) 352-8685!