Dentures vs. All-On-Four
Dentures are a common method for treating advanced tooth loss. While effective, there are some drawbacks. For one, these are removable so they need to be taken out for daily cleaning, and they can slip when you eat or speak. Since they don’t address the gradual loss of jawbone mass and density that follows tooth loss, this means they need replacement every five to ten years on average. Traditional implant dentures also require significant jawbone structure to support them, which can mean some need grafting or sinus lift procedure before they can enjoy replacement. But with All-On-Four, we can support a new smile with just four small posts that require less structure. In addition, the entire process only takes one visit to complete, no need to wait months between implant placement and the attachment of your denture.
Assessing Your Candidacy
Interested in obtaining a smile in one day? Then see our team for an exam. We will look closely at your smile to assess the factors behind your missing teeth. We want to address any concerns that could cause implant failure. We also want to choose the best angle, position, and depth to insert the post and ensure they can stimulate jawbone growth and preserve your youthful facial features. After all, an older appearance is common following major tooth loss due to the loss of mass and density in the jaw, but dental implants can help prevent this from occurring.
Getting Started
To begin, our team will numb your smile and gently guide the four posts into one or both arches. Once in place, in the same visit we will connect your new teeth to them, so you never have an incomplete smile. For some, we may attach a temporary one initially and switch for a permanent one later, or we may have the final one ready to go for that first visit. If you have any questions about how we treat tooth loss, or if you want to enjoy teeth in a day, then talk to our team about All-On-Four.
OUR STILLWATER, OK DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER PROVIDES A NEW SMILE FOR OUR PATIENTS
You can smile with confidence again and even enjoy your favorite meals once more, so reach out to our team today! To schedule a consultation and get started, give us a call at our Stillwater, OK implant dentistry center at (405) 624-1300 or (800) 352-8685!