All-on-4 Dental Implants Gilbert
The Fast Track to a Complete Smile
Dental implants in Gilbert are designed to replace the roots of lost teeth. That might make you wonder if you need an implant for each individual missing tooth! Not necessarily. In fact, thanks to the innovative All-on-4 treatment, our team may be able to rebuild a full arch of teeth with as few as four implants. Plus, this service is designed for efficiency, so it can put you on the fast track to a complete smile! Continue reading below to learn more, or get in touch with Desert Springs Dental to request a dental implant consultation.
How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?
During the All-on-4 procedure, we often remove any remaining teeth, place the dental implants, and provide a provisional (temporary) denture — all in the same appointment! That is why this treatment is sometimes called Teeth in a Day.
The expedited nature of All-on-4 is due partially to the strategic placement of the implants. Two go toward the front of the jaw, and two go toward the back. This utilizes areas of the jaw that are naturally strong and thick, so the implants are able to support prosthetic teeth right away, often without any need for a bone graft.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants?
Is All-on-4 treatment right for you? It might be if:
- You have lost all or most of your teeth throughout one of your dental arches OR your remaining natural teeth are in poor condition.
- Your jawbone is healthy enough to support dental implants.
- You are in fair overall and oral health.
- You have good habits that will support the long-term success of your new teeth.
During your consultation, we can let you know if All-on-4 may be a good fit for your situation. If it is not right for you at this time, it may become an option after preliminary care, such as gum disease treatment.
Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants
All-on-4 dental implant treatment offers some outstanding benefits:
- An All-on-4 denture is permanently fixed to the implants that support it. Therefore, you can treat it almost exactly like natural teeth.
- Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime. The restorations on top of them are also meant to last for many years.
- Jawbone health. Dental implants stimulate the jawbone and can prevent it from deteriorating.
- A strong bite. Dental implants can provide a bite force that allows you to eat almost any food.
- We take great care to design All-on-4 dentures so they look as natural as possible.
All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants
Some key differences between All-on-4 and traditional dental implants include:
- Treatment process. Traditional implants often take two or more surgeries, whereas All-on-4 usually requires just one.
- Number of implants used. Full-arch replacement with traditional implants may require 6 or more posts per arch. Since All-on-4 requires fewer implants, it is less invasive overall.
- In some cases, traditional implants can provide greater strength and stability than All-on-4.
- All-on-4 is exclusively for full-arch replacement, while traditional implants can replace any number of missing teeth.
Our team will be happy to help you compare the pros and cons of all your tooth replacement options.
