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Who is a Candidate for All-on-Four Dental Implants?

If you’ve experienced tooth loss as the result of injury or decay, it’s important to know that there are multiple options in smile restoration that you can choose from. When the majority of the natural tooth structures are lost or pulled, however, it may be necessary to consider full or partial dentures or All-on-Four dental implants. These treatments can bolster and protect the health of any natural teeth that remain. They are currently the first choice for smile restoration among people with significant tooth loss given the impressive amount of security, convenience and comfort they supply.

About All-on-Four Dental Implants 

All-on-Four dental implants are a permanent set of teeth that have been designed to closely mimic the look and feel of natural tooth structures. Unlike full and partial dentures, these structures do not need to be taken out of the mouth at any point in time. There is no need to use messy adhesives and the implants can be cleaned and brushed just like the natural tooth structures. Many people assert that these implants are also much more comfortable than traditional dentures, given that they do not apply pressure to the gums.

There are also a number of structural benefits that these implants can provide. Having All-on-Four implants installed is a great way to restore lost facial fullness after losing multiple teeth. Moreover, these structures can additionally slow or stop the deterioration of the jawbone after significant tooth loss has occurred.

With All-on-Four implants, only four implants are used at every arch as opposed to the six to eight implants that are used for every arch with traditional denture implants. These four implants are additionally positioned at a strategic angle so that the implanted tooth structures are comfortably supported by the jawbone.

How to Know If You’re a Good Candidate 

These implants require patients to be in good general health and free of any bleeding and clotting disorders that could complicate the procedure. Unlike traditional denture implants, All-on-Four dental implants do not require bone grafting. Patients will, however, need to have sufficient existing bone mass for supporting these structures.

At the dental practice of Dr. Samuel F. Jirik, DDS in Cabot, our talented cosmetic dentist is an expert when it comes to All-on-Four dental implants. His office also serves the Little Rock and surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule your appointment to learn more.

 

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