Evolutions in dentistry have given us more solutions than ever for replacing lost or damaged teeth. Dentures and bridges are well-known options that have been around for several decades, and dental implants are a welcome option for people who only need to replace a single tooth. But today, more people requiring tooth replacement are opting for all-on-4 dental implants. Here, we’ll look at why.

What Is All-on-4 Dental Rehabilitation?

All-on-4 is a tooth replacement procedure that involves placing four dental implants in your lower or upper jaw arch, attached to a dental prosthetic screwed into place. In the past, your oral surgeon would employ many more implants to permanently reconstruct an entire dental arch. This process was costly and required extensive dental work. However, with advances in implant technology and material, Hill Country Oral Surgery can restore an entire arch of teeth with fewer implants – often preventing the need for pretreatment like bone grafts.

For patients who need to replace multiple missing teeth, full-arch dental rehabilitation is an excellent upgrade from traditional dentures. Here are five benefits they offer.

1. Quick and Convenient Procedure

All-on-4 implants limit the number of visits to your oral surgeon. Since the entire implant structure connects to a single framework, you won’t need to keep returning for individual appointments to fit individual implants. Your oral surgeon can complete the entire process within a few hours, since they have an overview of positioning the implants to support an entire arch of teeth.

2. Preserve the Jawbone

The underlying bone structure deteriorates when teeth roots are absent. Implant posts that act as teeth roots support full-arch dental rehabilitation, producing the necessary stimulus to help preserve your jawbone.

3. Enjoy Immediate Results

As we noted earlier, it’s possible to complete an all-on-4 dental implant installation in only one visit. In addition, same-day treatment offers immediate dental improvement, appearance, and patient satisfaction.

Full-arch dental rehabilitation has a proven track record of highly successful outcomes that offer a significantly reduced recovery. However, remember that it will take some time for your mouth to fully heal. We suggest taking between three and five days off work for recovery. You may also have to temporarily modify your diet until you get comfortable with your post-surgical results. We’ll give you directions on how to care for yourself while you heal and recommendations for specific foods to eat and avoid.

4. Easy Maintenance

Unlike traditional dentures, these implant-supported teeth replacements do not require removal for cleaning. It is noticeably easier to maintain the all-on-4 system. The implants are stable to preserve the jaw and encourage oral hygiene. You can brush and floss them like natural teeth. Regular checkups and cleanings are still necessary.

5. Improved Oral Functionality

Full-arch dental rehabilitation provides an excellent replacement for dentures. This dental prosthesis delivers better chewing functionality with better ability to speak and eat.

Dentures are removable and can loosen over time. In contrast, your oral surgeon will fasten all-on-4 implants onto four posts that lock easily in place, allowing your dental prosthetics to function as natural teeth.

Learn More About All-on-4 Tooth Restoration at Hill Country Oral Surgery

If you have suffered significant tooth loss and are considering tooth replacement, talk to your dentist about getting all-on-4 implants. They will guide you through the process and help you make the right decision.

Request an appointment online or call our Austin office at (512) 327-7233 or in Buda at (512) 643-6066.