All-on-4® might be the solution you are looking for if you are tired of dealing with traditional dentures that keep shifting in your mouth. Conventional dentures are the most affordable solution for those who have lost most of their natural teeth, but they have drawbacks like poor stability. Some denture wearers can adjust to life with artificial teeth that shift in the mouth, but others end up giving up on traditional dentures and seek more comfortable solutions.
Replacing loose-fitting traditional dentures with All-on-4 involves strategically inserting up to four implants into each dental arch being worked on. Being strategic about the location of each implant reduces the need for treatments like bone grafts to thicken the patient’s jaw.
Temporary dentures are attached to the implants to restore the appearance of the patient’s teeth within 24 hours of the implants being placed. The implants are given up to six months to fuse with bone tissues in the jaw through osseointegration. During this period, patients are advised to stick to soft foods to avoid moving their implants.
Once osseointegration is complete, the temporary dentures are removed, and special dentures are then attached to the implant to replace the patient’s lost teeth. The implants keep the artificial teeth stable in the patient’s mouth, so they feel just like real teeth.
Inserting implants into the patient’s jaw also provides other benefits like preventing bone tissue loss in the jaw due to missing teeth. These bone tissues need to be stimulated to remain healthy, and implants transfer bite forces into them, giving them all the stimulation they need. Traditional dentures do not stimulate bone tissues in the jaw, so people who opt for those still have to deal with their jawbone deteriorating and its effects on their facial structures, like the formation of wrinkles.
Other benefits that come with replacing missing teeth with All-on-4 include:
All-on-4 is one of the most convenient options available to those who have lost most of their natural teeth. Give us a call or visit our Chester clinic to learn more about the procedure and your other teeth replacement options.
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