All-on-4 – Marysville, OH
An Exciting New Way to Restore Your Smile
If you’re familiar with dental implants, you probably already know how they’re capable of replacing an entire lost tooth from root-to-crown – but you might be unsure about how they’re used to restore entire arches of teeth. Some people assume they’ll need an implant post for every tooth that’s being replaced; however, it’s possible to replace an entire arch of teeth with just four, strategically-placed implant posts! Referred to as “All-on-4,” this procedure has quickly become a staple in the world of tooth replacement. To learn more about All-on-4 or to schedule a consultation with our team, don’t hesitate to contact our office today!
Why Choose Northwest Family Dental of Marysville for All-on-4?
- Full Dental Implant Service Under One Roof
- Advanced Technology Ensures Optimal Results
- Insurance-Friendly and Flexible Financing Available
How Do All-on-4 Implants Work?
Dental implants rely on a patient having enough jawbone density for the implant posts to successfully fuse with the bone tissue, creating a sturdy foundation to support a custom-made dental restoration. All-on-4 implants, however, differ in the sense that they don’t require amply jawbone density – only four implant posts are needed to ensure maximum support! The posts are strategically placed into the thickest areas of your jawbone, which in turn minimizes the need for supplemental bone grafting. Once the implants are in place, metal abutments are attached to the top of them that will eventually house the prosthetic teeth.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Implants?
Most adults who suffer from tooth loss are likely candidate for All-on-4, even if they’ve been told that they don’t qualify for traditional dental implants due to insufficient jawbone density. The four implants can be angled and placed in such a way that you can move forward with treatment, often without the need for a bone graft. However, you’ll still need to be in good general oral health and committed to maintaining your smile’s wellness moving forward. You’ll also want to avoid bad lifestyle habits if you care about preventing dental implant failure, which include things like smoking, using tobacco, or negligent hygiene practices.
Benefits of All-on-4 Implants
All-on-4 implants come with their own distinct advantages that are hard to pass up, including:
- The new prosthetics are permanent, meaning that patients can continue to brush and floss their teeth as they normally would.
- More of the jawbone is preserved since dental implant posts can prevent the bone resorption that commonly occurs following tooth loss.
- You’ll enjoy greater biting force and chewing power, meaning you can eat all of your favorite meals with ease.
- Above all else, your new smile will look and feel completely natural, sending your confidence soaring!
All-on-4 vs. Traditional Implants
At first glance, it may not seem as though there’s a real difference between All-on-4 and traditional dental implants, but a few key distinctions include:
- Patients seeking traditional dental implants may require up to 8 total posts; however, with All-on-4, you will never need more than 4.
- All-on-4 does not require bone grafting in most cases; this supplemental procedure is sometimes needed before traditional implant placement, and it can add months to your treatment timeline.
- In some cases, you can receive your customized dental restoration on the same day as your All-on-4 surgery!