All-on-4 – Indian Land, SC
Replacing an Entire Row of Missing Teeth
More and more people are turning to dental implants in order to fill in the gaps in their grins left by missing teeth. But what if an entire arch is missing? You may be worried that you’ll need to get a separate implant post for each tooth, but in reality, your smile can be rebuilt with as little as four posts thanks to the All-on-4 procedure! If you’re interested in learning more about All-on-4, call today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Candon or Dr. Carver.
Why Choose BridgeMill Dental Care for All-on-4?
- Partnered with Local Specialists You Can Trust
- Beautiful, High-Quality Replacement Teeth
- Team That Puts Patient Comfort First
How Do All-on-4 Implants Work?
Four dental implant posts will be inserted into precisely chosen spots in your jawbone. The purpose of the implant posts is to provide support for a full denture while fulfilling the functions normally performed by natural tooth roots. Note that the posts will be placed at specific angles so that they can take advantage of the parts of the jaw where the most bone is present.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Implants?
Have you lost most or all of the teeth in your upper or lower jaw? If so, All-on-4 could be the solution that you need. First, though, we will have to confirm that your mouth is healthy enough for dental implants; oral health issues such as gum disease will need to be treated before you can receive implant posts.
Compared to traditional dental implant treatments, All-on-4 doesn’t require as much jawbone density. As such, even patients who have already experienced bone loss may be able to have the All-on-4 procedure performed without needing to undergo bone grafting first.
Benefits of All-on-4 Implants
When you choose the All-on-4 procedure to replace your missing teeth, you’ll be able to enjoy the following advantages:
- Unlike traditional dentures, the prosthesis supported by the implant posts will not slip at awkward moments.
- You will be able to brush your new teeth the same way that you would your natural teeth.
- Thanks to the stimulation that they provide, dental implants can help put a stop to bone loss in the jaw.
- You will have the freedom to eat all kinds of foods thanks to the chewing power provided by the implant posts.
All-On-4 vs. Traditional Implants
While the All-on-4 procedure does share many similarities with traditional dental implant treatments, there are some key differences that make it stand out:
- It can take as many as eight dental implant posts placed the traditional way to provide the necessary support for a full denture. All-on-4 implants can do the same job with just four posts.
- You are less likely to need bone grafting with the All-on-4 procedure, which can save you a lot of time.
- With traditional dental implants, you will likely have to wait to receive a dental prosthesis. Meanwhile, with All-on-4, you can sometimes receive a personalized denture on the same day that the implant posts are surgically inserted into your jaw.