When your dentist uses the term "All on 4 implant placements," they refer to securing a whole lower or upper set of teeth using just four dental restorations.
Depending on the patient's preference, these implants may be positioned in either the upper or lower jaw.
You will have an entire set of replacement teeth all at once, and to keep them in the correct places, four implants will be placed in your mouth after considerable consideration has been given to their placement.
This will ensure that your new teeth remain in the correct locations.
It is feasible for a complete set of replacement teeth, consisting of around 10 to 12 teeth, to be supported by only four dental implants if the patient chooses to go in that direction.
After the insertion of dental implants, a fixed bridge made of artificial teeth is often affixed to the implants immediately, or at the absolute latest, within the first 24 hours after the treatment has been completed.
Our experts at Pacific Modern Dentistry can help you find the right dental implant restoration for your situation.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
One of the most significant advantages of dental implants is that patients may restore their full capacity to chew food even after tooth extraction.
Most patients report that the implant tooth appears and acts like a natural tooth. They can eat properly and brush and floss their teeth routinely.
The bone that formerly filled the space begins degenerating when the neighboring teeth do not stimulate it.
Bone Loss
If an implant is not put in the afflicted region during the first year after a tooth is lost, the area will suffer a loss of bone volume compared to the volume of the missing tooth.This loss of bone volume may be prevented by placing an implant in the affected area during this time. The passage of time accelerates the bone loss that is occurring.
Dentures often get dislodged, at which point they rub against the bony ridge, which has the potential to hasten the slow degradation of the ridge over time.
Dental implants can restore normal chewing function once a tooth has been lost. This, in turn, encourages bone development in the jaw, a positive feedback loop.
Dental implants are meant to replace not only the tooth but also the root of the tooth.
Missing Teeth
When a person's teeth are pulled, the other teeth in the region may shift into the gap irregularly left by the missing tooth.As a result of how it moves your teeth out of place, this may have an influence not only on your ability to bite down but also on your ability to chew and your overall appearance.
It is possible that there may be interference, which will make the process of tooth replacement in the future more challenging.
A bad bite may also harm the temporomandibular joint, resulting in discomfort and headaches. This might be a consequence of a poor bite.
Gum disease may develop if food and germs are allowed to get trapped in the space left by a missing tooth for an extended time.
What is the Difference Between Dentures and Dental Implants?
Dentures are an option that is less expensive than dental implants; nevertheless, they need more maintenance than implants do. Dentures may be removed for cleaning.
On the other hand, dental implants are substitutes for lost teeth with very small titanium posts surgically implanted into the jawbone. Dental implants are artificial teeth that mimic the appearance and performance of real teeth in appearance and function.
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots attached to metal posts that look like screws and are surgically implanted into the jawbone to serve in the same capacity as natural tooth roots.
Dentures and bridgework cannot be fabricated when natural tooth roots are missing; however, the dental implant procedure may be utilized to replace lost teeth and is an alternative that should be examined.
When a patient is lacking natural tooth roots, it is impossible to create dentures or bridgework.
When Can All-on-4 Treatment Be Recommended?
A dentist needs to perform a thorough oral examination to decide whether the All-on-4 procedure is appropriate for people who have lost most of their teeth.
X-rays of the dental arch and any remaining intact teeth are taken as part of the assessment and examination procedure, which also considers the patient's dental and medical history.
The x-rays, assessment, and health information are used to ascertain whether or not the jawbone and gum tissue are dense enough to support implants and whether or not any underlying health conditions may inhibit appropriate healing after the implants are put in.
Since everyone's mouth and health background are unique, finding out whether the All-on-4 is a good option requires a professional examination.
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To schedule your consultation for All On 4 Dental Implant Treatment, contact our experts at (206)284-4505 today to schedule your appointment!
