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What Are All-on-4® Dental Implants?

All-on-4® Dental Implants are an alternative to conventional dentures and serve as a permanent solution to missing teeth. Surgically placed into your jaw, they look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Also referred to as full arch dental implants and implant hybrid bridges, they are custom-created for your mouth and have many advantages over conventional dentures. Some of these advantages include:

  • All-on-4® dental implants are a full set of implants designed to replace your entire upper or lower set of teeth. They act as a more permanent and natural-looking alternative to dentures.
  • According to The American Academy of Periodontology, they are superior to traditional dentures when it comes to preserving bone structure and function. The full implants replace some of the tooth roots and integrate with the jawbone, which helps keep the jawbone intact. With traditional dentures, the bone that previously surrounded your tooth can weaken and deteriorate over time, resulting in a collapsed smile.
  • Implants are securely attached to your jawbone, meaning they don’t loosen or shift. This stability means you don’t have to worry about them falling out, impacting your speech, or making some foods impossible to eat. It also means they’re more comfortable than traditional dentures because they do not rest on your gums.
  • The All-on-4® dental implant technique uses only four implants per arch, whereas traditional implants use anywhere from six to eight implants or more in each arch. The implants of the All-on-4 procedure are also placed at an angle which works with the natural support of your bone and typically requires no bone grafting!
  • Because they’re like natural teeth, they can be brushed and cleaned like normal! They also do not need to be taken out and do not require any adhesive material. Regular check-ups with Dr. Fernandez are recommended for routine exams and deeper cleaning.

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