All-on-4^® by Nobel Biocare in Cutler Bay, Florida

All-on-4^® Treatment Concept: Dental Implants for Dentures

 An All-on-4 implant-supported denture is often referred to as a permanent denture. It fixes the denture permanently in your mouth, offering the look and feel of natural teeth.

Denture wearers no longer have to deal with messy adhesives and nightly cleaning rituals. They simply brush and floss the denture just as they would natural teeth.

Please call our office today at (786) 619-3434 to find out how the All-on-4 Treatment Concept can benefit you.

Benefits of the All-on-4 Implant-Supported Denture Treatment

The All-on-4 Treatment Concept was introduced by Nobel Biocare, a world leader in dental technology, in 1998. This technique has since become a popular choice for denture wearers because the procedure is less invasive than traditional dental implant surgery.

Traditional dental implant surgery often requires multiple visits to your dental office to receive bone grafts to build up the jawbone so it can support the implants. With the All-on-4 Treatment Concept, most people don’t require bone grafts.

The procedure can be completed in a single visit. As a result, patients heal more quickly and are able to enjoy their permanent dentures supported by All-on-4 dental implants sooner. Patients leave their implant-placement appointment with a temporary denture.

In addition, the All-on-4 Treatment Concept is typically less expensive because it requires fewer implants and less invasive surgery.

How the All-on-4 Treatment Procedure Works

The first step is to schedule an appointment with one of our dentists at Towncare Dental of Cutler Bay. We'll evaluate your smile and let you know if a permanent denture is a good solution for you. If it is, we can recommend a specialist at a nearby dental office to place the dental implants in your mouth.

All-on-4 dental implant therapy involves using just four dental implants to permanently attach a complete row of prosthetic upper or lower teeth, known as a denture or bridge, to the jaw.

After the patient has been comfortably sedated, the specialist places two implants, consisting of small titanium posts, into the jawbone in the front of the mouth and two more implants tilted at a 45-degree angle in the back of the mouth.

The 45-degree angle allows the dentist to place the implants deeper into the jawbone than is possible with traditional implants. As a result, the bone grafts that often accompany traditional dental implant surgery are no longer necessary and fewer implants are needed to hold the bridge or denture in place.

Titanium is used for the implants because it is a metal that is compatible with human bone. Within a few months, the jawbone fuses around the implants, firmly and permanently locking them into place.

Once the jawbone has fused with the implants, the patient returns to our dental office in Cutler Bay to receive a permanent bridge or denture custom-made to match the shape and shade of the patient’s natural teeth.

Dentures supported by All-on-4 dental implants look like the real thing. In addition to providing a permanent foundation for a denture or bridge, the All-on-4 dental implants offer the additional advantage of preventing the jawbone from deteriorating.

After the loss of natural teeth and roots, the jawbone naturally begins to break down, giving removable denture wearers a gaunt appearance. With All-on-4 dental implants, your face will maintain its fullness and appear more youthful. And you’ll have a natural-looking smile that will last a lifetime.

Schedule an All-on-4 Treatment Concept Consultation

Call Towncare Dental of Cutler Bay at (786) 619-3434 to schedule a consultation to see if All-on-4 dental implant-supported denture is right for you. We’ll explain the process, answer your questions, and let you know how soon you can enjoy your new smile.