All-On-4 – Chelsea, MI
Permanent Smiles, Healthier Lives
At Healthy Smiles Dental Care, our team believes in giving patients worthwhile opportunities to improve their smiles. For those suffering from tooth loss and who have experienced rejection when it comes to traditional dental implants, there is an alternative solution that allows for the same greater permanence but without the additional bone grafting – All-On-4 in Chelsea . Using fewer implant posts, we can stabilize your smile and help you enjoy fully functional teeth for years or even decades to come. Call us today to schedule an appointment to learn more about All-On-4.
How Do All-On-4 Implants Work?
All-On-4 is a unique tooth replacement system that uses only four dental implant posts to stabilize a customized prosthetic. Instead of relying on 4-6 titanium posts commonly required for traditional implant dentures, your implant dentist in Chelsea can use fewer posts and place them in the densest areas of the jawbone. Instead of undergoing a bone grafting procedure, we can position two of the posts toward the back of the mouth (posterior) and angle them at 45 degrees. The other two posts will then be placed toward the front of your mouth (anterior), creating a stable and supportive foundation for your new teeth, which will be secured when ready.
Am I a Candidate for All-On-4 Implants?
One of the best realizations for those considering All-On-4 is that most individuals who are suffering from tooth loss are likely candidates for treatment. Even though they may not “be eligible” for traditional dental implants, there’s a good chance they can move forward with All-On-4 without much worry.
The only caveat is that the person must be in good general oral health and commit to taking proper care of their smile once the implants are in place. It is also helpful to give up unhealthy habits like smoking, eating ice, and opening items with teeth.
Benefits of All-On-4 Implants
All-On-4 implants offer great benefits that you might not have considered, such as:
- The prosthetic is permanent, allowing you to easily brush and floss your teeth like regular. This, in turn, will help to improve your oral hygiene routine.
- You’ll enjoy a greater bite force and chewing power, allowing you to eat all your favorite, nutrient-rich foods.
- You’ll keep more of your natural jawbone because of the continuous stimulation delivered by your All-On-4 implants.
- You’ll enjoy a natural-looking and comfortable smile that can last for decades.
All-On-4 vs. Traditional Implants
Although All-On-4 and traditional dental implants in Chelsea appear similar, there are some distinct differences between the two:
- Traditional dental implants can require as many as eight posts; however, with All-On-4, only a maximum of four posts are needed.
- The fewer the implants with All-On-4, the less you’ll pay for a fully restored smile.
- There is no bone grafting required with All-On-4. With traditional dental implants, however, patients must undergo a bone graft if there is a lack of jawbone density.
- Depending on our team and your smile, there may be a way for us to place your customized denture on the same day as your All-On-4 oral surgery.