How Tooth Loss Weakens Your Jaw
Losing the majority of our teeth could limit our ability to eat our favorite foods, and could definitely be a source of embarrassment, not to mention difficulty speaking clearly. But did you know that the bone structure of the jaw itself will weaken too? The body will suspend the flow of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw once it registers a missing root. Without these nutrients, the bone around the missing root will break down, which then leads to further tooth loss and even an older appearance. This could also mean there isn’t enough structure to support traditional implant dentures without first undergoing grafting or sinus lift procedures. But with All-On-Four, there is hope!
The Benefits of All-On-Four
As the name implies, this secures a full set of new teeth with only four dental implants per arch. These are smaller and specially designed to require less structure to stay in place. Which means even weakened jawbones can support a new smile! Once in place, these act as new roots and help stimulate the growth of the bone structure, so your new teeth can last decades or even a lifetime with proper care and attention. In addition, the entire process, from the placement of your dental implants to the attachment of your new teeth, takes only one visit to finish!
A New Smile in One Appointment
To begin, our team will numb your smile and administer sedation so you are comfortable as we insert the dental implant into their proper positions, angles, and depths. Once in place, these will bond with the jaw over time. Our team then adds abutments to the post, so we can attach your new teeth. These will be custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance and a durable chewing surface too. We connect them in the same appointment, so you leave with a full smile. If you have any questions about the All-On-Four process, if you have major tooth loss and want to see improvement, then contact our team today to learn more.
OUR STILLWATER, OK DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER SECURES NEW SMILES
With our teeth-in-a-day process, we can help you smile with confidence once again. To schedule a consultation and get started on your new smile, give us a call at our Stillwater, OK implant dentistry center at (405) 624-1300 or (800) 352-8685!