Replacing missing teeth with traditional dentures can often create more hassle than many people prefer. Between removing them constantly for cleaning and soaking, investing money in special soaks and adhesives, and still not being able to eat as many of the crunchy or tough-textured foods as you’d like, they can sometimes leave a lot to be desired. The good news is that there’s a solution that could eliminate each of the negatives of these temporary prosthetics while still delivering all their benefits. Here’s a closer look at All-on-4, and how these lifelike restorations could put a permanent smile back on your face!
What is All-on-4?
All-on-4 is a specially designed dental restoration treatment that permanently secures a full implant denture to the jaw with just four strategically placed posts.
What Are the Benefits of All-on-4?
All-on-4 has many incredible benefits over traditional dentures. For starters, because your restorations are held in place with four permanent dental implants, they provide greater biteforce and chewing capabilities than traditional dentures. This means you can enjoy a more expansive diet, and because they were designed to stay permanently in place in your mouth, you won’t need to remove them for cleaning and soaking. In fact, you can care for them just as you would with your real teeth: by brushing twice a day and flossing daily.
Finally, because your All-on-4 dentures won’t shift or lose their shape, they don’t cause painful mouth sores or require any special pastes, soaks, or adhesives to keep them looking and working their best.
Who is a Good Candidate for All-on-4?
All-on-4 is ideal for patients who need to replace most or all their teeth on a single arch, and who are tired of dealing with removable dentures. To qualify for treatment, you’ll need to have good oral health, including infection-free gums. For patients who have suffered jaw deterioration, All-on-4 can often still work without the need for bone grafting or a sinus lift; however, you’ll still need to have sufficient density to ensure it’s a success.
Finally, All-on-4 works best if you don’t smoke, vape, or use tobacco products, as these can increase your risk of implant failure. Thus, if you do, it is important to quit or be willing to quit.
If you’re tired of struggling with the daily rigors of maintaining traditional dentures, the ease, comfort, and convenience of All-on-4 could be the solution. To learn more about this treatment and to see if your smile qualifies, contact your dentist to schedule a consultation today!
About Our Practice
At Heart of Texas Smiles General & Cosmetic Dentistry, our trio of talented dentists wants to help you make smiling second nature again. However, we understand that things like missing teeth, and the struggle to maintain traditional dentures can make this a challenge. If you’re tired of dealing with the hassle of soaking, cleaning, and wearing old fashioned restorations, All-on-4 could be the solution. To learn more about this treatment and see if you qualify, schedule a consultation for All-on-4 today by visiting our website or calling 254-848-0240.