All-On-4 Implant Dentures — Denton, TX
Restoring Your Smile In Just One Day
If you’ve been wearing dentures for a long time, you may be concerned that you’ve lost too much bone mass in your jaws to be a candidate for implant dentures. Or, if you’ll be getting dentures soon, you might worry about going without teeth while you heal from your extractions. With All-On-4 dental implants in Denton, even patients who couldn’t have traditional implants can get a new set of teeth that allows them to eat, speak, smile, and laugh with confidence, and it can usually be done on the same day you have your teeth extracted. If you’d like to know how All-On-4 can benefit you, contact us today!
How Do All-On-4 Dental Implants Work?
Just as the name implies, All-On-4 uses just 4 implants on the upper or lower arch to support a full denture. Traditional implant dentures need a fair amount of bone mass in the jaws for support. But since the jawbone begins to continually shrink when the teeth are removed or lost, some people aren’t good candidates or need a time-consuming bone graft first.
With All-On-4 implant dentures, we address this issue by taking advantage of the naturally denser bone at the front of the jaws. We also strategically angle 2 of the implants to increase their contact area with the bone, while placing the other 2 vertically. After placing the implants, we can usually provide our patients with a full denture on the same day.
Am I A Candidate for All-On-4 Dental Implants?
All-On-4 implant dentures are a great choice for many people who currently wear traditional dentures or will need dentures in the near future. But since each patient faces unique circumstances, the best way to determine whether you’re a good candidate is to schedule a consultation with our team at Denton Dental Center. Before making a recommendation, we’ll evaluate your general health, dental history, and goals before taking a detailed CT scan of your jaws and oral structures to evaluate your bone levels.
Benefits of All-On-4 Dental Implants
As a dentist in Denton, our patients love all of the following benefits of All-On-4:
- Can be a great choice for people who aren’t candidates for traditional implants
- Only requires one surgery
- Restores an entire set of upper or lower teeth with just 4 implants
- Provides strength, stability, and improved chewing strength
- Usually doesn’t require a bone graft beforehand
- Offers better oral health and self-confidence, and an improved ability to speak and eat comfortably
- By preserving the bone mass in your jaws, implants maintain your facial structure and appearance
All-On-4 VS Traditional Dental Implants
Typically, 6-8 traditional implants would be needed to secure a single full implant denture, as opposed to the 4 that are used for All-On-4 implant dentures. Another important distinction is the unique way the 4 implants are placed in the jaw, which means that most patients can avoid a bone grafting procedure beforehand. This greatly lowers the total treatment time and cost and also reduces the recovery time as well.
All-On-4 FAQs
As you can imagine, as soon as someone hears that Denton Dental Center can replace an entire arch of teeth in a single appointment, they have questions! We’re happy to share any information patients need so they can feel confident choosing to get All-On-4 implant dentures, so you’re always welcome to give us a call. Before that, be sure to go over our answers to some of the most popular questions we receive about them below.
Does Getting All-On-4 Implant Dentures Hurt?
Our in-house periodontist, Dr. Naveen Karim, has been specially trained in implant placement, and she uses the latest techniques and technology to ensure that the procedure is as comfortable as possible. Our office also offers nitrous oxide sedation to help calm any nerves a patient might have. Most people describe feeling a little “pressure” during the treatment, but nothing that can be described as pain.
How Long Does the All-On-4 Procedure Take?
The initial appointment where a patient receives their implants and temporary denture may take about two hours or more depending on the state of their mouth. For instance, if a patient is already missing all the teeth along a single row, then the implants can be placed and restored relatively quickly. With other patients, a few failing teeth may need to be extracted before the implants can be placed, making things take a little longer. After this appointment, the mouth needs a few months to heal, and once this process is complete, the patient will receive their new, permanent denture.
Why Do I Need a Temporary Denture with All-On-4?
A temporary denture allows patients to “test drive” their new teeth so we can ensure their permanent prosthetic has the perfect look and fit. Our temporary dentures allow patients to eat and speak comfortably right after their surgery, but the minor adjustments and higher-quality materials that go into our permanent dentures make them practically indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Can I Use My Dental Insurance to Pay for All-On-4 Dentures?
Most dental insurance plans do not offer coverage for the implant placement procedure, but they can be used to offset the cost of the denture that is attached to the implants. This is rapidly changing, however, so it is possible that your policy will help you pay for implant surgery. We recommend going over your plan, talking to your provider, or discussing your benefits with our team before committing to All-On-4. If you need help paying for the treatment, whether or not your insurance is a factor, we offer flexible, low-to-no interest financing through CareCredit so you can break up the cost into smaller installments.