All-On-4 Implants – Reno, NV
Minimal Dental Implants for Rebuilding a Complete Smile
If you’re struggling with moderate to severe tooth loss, then you’re aware of how challenging it can be to perform your daily oral habits, such as eating, talking, and smiling. Dental implants are known as one of the most comprehensive solutions for replacing missing teeth, but what if you’re missing more than a single tooth? If you need to replace an entire arch, then you might want to consider getting All-on-4 implants instead! This treatment utilizes only four titanium posts per arch so that you can enjoy an incredibly stable prosthetic that can stay in your mouth indefinitely. Keep reading to learn more about this treatment or reach out to our office to schedule your consultation.
How Do All-on-4 Implants Work?
Dental implants will typically serve as your new tooth roots by being embedded directly into the jawbone. This will allow your future restoration to remain in place without any worry of it moving out of place during inconvenient times. However, All-on-4 implants only use four metal posts to effectively support a denture. Due to the angle at which the implants will be placed, patients who have minimal jawbone density may also be able to receive this treatment. Once you have your titanium posts embedded, you can typically receive a temporary restoration which will be replaced with your permanent one after it’s been fabricated.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Implants?
The best way to know if you’re a good candidate for this treatment is by visiting our team for a consultation. Until then, here are some of the common reasons a patient might be eligible for All-on-4 implants:
- Has adequate jawbone density (and may not require a bone graft)
- Missing some or all of their teeth
- Dedication to preserving good oral health in the long term
- Free of any underlying oral health problems like gum disease and infection
- Maintains great overall health, which increases the rate of a smooth recovery
Benefits of All-on-4 Implants
With All-on-4 implants, you can expect to enjoy a variety of advantages, including:
- Enhanced biting power so you can chew tougher foods
- Personalized and lifelike results
- Implants serve as new tooth roots, stimulating the jawbone and preserving your facial shape
- Tooth replacement can last several decades to a lifetime with proper care
- Maintain your results with normal teeth cleaning like brushing and rinsing with mouthwash
All-on-4 vs. Traditional Implants
In many cases, All-on-4 treatment can provide a swifter and more affordable alternative compared to traditional dental implants. On top of not always requiring you to get a bone graft, you also won’t need more than four metal posts to be surgically placed in your jawbone, meaning you can often get the entire procedure done in one appointment. That said, traditional dental implants can provide more strength and stability if necessary, especially if you undergo bone grafting to increase jawbone density. Our team will be sure to walk you through your options so that we can develop the best treatment plan to rebuild your smile.