All-on-4 Is a Solution for Loose Fitting Traditional Dentures

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.

All-on-4 as a solution for missing teeth

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:

• The patient gets natural-looking artificial teeth
• All-on-4 does not put pressure on the wearer’s gums, as is the case with dentures
• The special dentures that come with All-on-4 do not require specialized maintenance. They stay in the patient’s mouth once inserted by a dentist, and brushing and flossing keeps them in excellent condition
• The implants used to secure the restoration can last a lifetime with good dental hygiene. The dentures attached to them can last up to 10 years
• There is no need to try awful-tasting dental adhesives with All-on-4. The patient’s dentures are attached to implants, so they do not move in the mouth
• All-on-4 does not irritate soft tissues in the mouth due to shifting
• Patients do not have to worry about their prosthesis falling out of their mouth with All-on-4

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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.

Request an appointment here: https://thechesterfielddentist.com or call Chesterfield Dentist at 8044120867 for an appointment in our Chester office.

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