Modern dentistry is a world of many options. Rarely is there only one way to do something, and dentures are no exception to this rule.
Traditional dentures are crafted as a full dental appliance that stays in your mouth via adhesives. This appliance comes out every night for cleaning and comfort and is re-adhered the next morning.
While this method of replacing lost teeth is more effective than ever, due to improved craft and higher-quality adhesives, there is another way to do dentures. There is one that may be the perfect answer for your teeth replacement needs: the All-on-4® treatment concept for implant-supported dentures.
Dental Implants
Implants have long been a very popular way to replace missing teeth. One of the most valuable benefits of the implant structure is that it replaces the whole tooth and not just the crown.
An implant rod is placed into your jaw, right where the old tooth root used to be. Over time, this rod will actually fuse with the bone in a process called osseointegration.
This fusion has two main benefits. First, it actually keeps the bone of your jaw healthy by promoting growth and stopping recession. Second, it makes for a strong, durable, and long-lasting base for replacement teeth.
Implants have been proven to last for decades. They are an amazing replacement for missing teeth in a way that is both low-maintenance and high-quality.
What Is the All-on-4® Treatment Concept?
Dental implants are not just used for singular teeth replacements. That’s why we’re excited about the All-on-4® treatment concept. This is a technique used to attach your denture apparatus by means of permanent dental implants, rather than daily adhesives.
Using modern research and measurements of your bone density, we can select four specific locations in which to place 4 dental implants. These implants will connect to the denture piece, keeping it solidly in place throughout the day.
Implant-supported dentures can be made permanent or removable. They can be fashioned for full-mouth restoration or partial dentures. It all depends on what works for your unique mouth.
Talk to Us About Your Denture Options
We’re excited to offer you so many options when it comes to tooth replacement. If you have any questions about these choices or if you would like to schedule an appointment, get in touch with us right away!
