When you suffer from total tooth loss, you may assume your only option is removable dentures, or that receiving implant options could take months. But what if we could provide a set of fixed dentures in only one visit, so you leave with a full smile after one sitting? Our team at our dental implant center in Stillwater, OK can provide All-On-Four® implant dentures.
The Factors Behind Tooth Loss
Our teeth may be lost for a number of different reasons. For some, this is due to advanced decay or an infection, which grows so severe a tooth is lost or requires extraction to prevent the spread of infection. injuries could also lead to missing teeth. The most common cause is actually the advanced stage of gum disease, known as periodontitis. When you lose most or all of your teeth, this can severely limit meal options, impact how clearly you speak, and causes a breakdown in the jaw that cause an older appearance. But our team can restore your smile in one visit with the All-On-Four® system!
Starting the All-On-Four® Process
To begin, we will carefully examine your smile to assess the severity of your tooth loss and to understand the underlying factors. We will then extract any remaining teeth and gather detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles. We will use these to help choose the right angle and position to insert the implant posts. This option uses only four dental implants, which are smaller and require less structure to be secured in place. These will act as new roots and stimulate the growth of jawbone structure, preventing implant failure and allowing you to enjoy a smile that can last decades to come.
Completing Your New Smile
Once your new dental implants are in place, we will connect abutments to them so we can attach the dentist. We could connect a final denture, or a temporary that we will switch at a later date. You will leave our office in either scenario with a complete smile, one that looks good and restores function to your bite. The denture never slips when you eat or speak, and lasts far longer than removable options. Even if you’ve lost jawbone structure, you likely won’t need grafting or sinus lifts to prepare your smile for fixed dentures.
If you have any questions about the All-On-Four® system, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy optimal oral health and a full smile!
OBTAIN A FULL SMILE AT OUR STILLWATER, OK DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER!
We want to help you obtain a full and beautiful smile that can last for decades to come. To schedule a consultation, give us a call at our Stillwater, OK implant dentistry center at (405) 624-1300 or (800) 352-8685!