All-on-4^® by Nobel Biocare in Florida

What Are All-on-4 Implant Dentures?

The All-on-4 dental implant system is a permanently installed denture that’s affixed to four posts that are surgically implanted in your jaw. Two posts are installed in the front and two in the back. The rear posts are placed at a 45-degree angle, making them very strong and usually eliminating the need for a bone graft. If you have missing bone in your jaw, this could be the ideal solution for you. The All-on-4 dental implants require no special maintenance or adhesives and no special soaking solutions. You care for them like you do your natural teeth using a regimen of good oral hygiene.

However, if you’ve lost your teeth due to decay or periodontal disease, you may be interested in the oral hygiene practices that are recommended by the American Dental Association. Brush and floss at least twice each day, especially just before bedtime, use an antibacterial mouthwash every day, and have a dental checkup and cleaning at least once each year. Every six months is better. If you have questions about your oral hygiene regimen or want more information on the All-on-4 dental implant system, then call our office, and we can help you.

Why Do All-on-4 Implants Work?

The All-on-4 denture system works so well because of its design. Using only four posts, your denture – which looks like a dental bridge – is permanently anchored to your gums so it won’t slip or fall out. It helps maintain the structural integrity of your jaw, which traditional dentures don’t, and with proper care, All-on-4 dentures can last for decades or a lifetime. Call us if you want to schedule a consultation with an All-on-4 dentist in our Ocala office.

The All-on-4 denture system uses titanium posts because titanium is very strong, it’s lightweight, and the body readily accepts it. The incisions heal quickly since there’s no incompatibility with the surrounding tissues, and the artificial teeth are custom-matched to your natural teeth for shape, shade, and size, so no one needs to know that they’re not your natural teeth.

Some patients are good candidates for the teeth-in-a-day program, so ask us if you’re interested in the All-on-4 denture procedure in a day.

What Are the All-on-4 Before-and-after Steps?

When you come to our Ocala office for your first visit, your All-on-4 dentist will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums to ensure that you’re a good candidate for the procedure. If you are, but you need additional dental procedures, such as tooth extraction, then we’ll do those first. After you have healed from those procedures, we’ll proceed with the All-on-4 treatment. When you leave our office, your dentist will provide you with aftercare instructions, and it’s vital that you follow them to the letter. Otherwise, you might develop an infection, which will extend your overall treatment time. When your incisions have healed, you’ll return to our office to have the permanent denture attached.

What’s the Cost of the All-on-4 Procedure?

The All-on-4 dental implants cost will be unique to the patient. It will be determined by the number of teeth involved, any additional dental procedures you need, the materials used, and your insurance coverage. Many insurance companies will pay for at least part of the cost of the All-on-4 procedure, but the best way to verify if yours does is to check with your plan provider.

How Does the All-on-4 Differ From Traditional Implants?

Traditional dental implants require as many as ten implants to secure a full dental arch, whereas the All-on-4 system requires only four implants. This makes the All-on-4 procedure less invasive and less expensive, and there’s a shorter recovery time. The angled rear posts usually eliminate the need for a bone graft, whereas traditional implants often require a painful and expensive bone graft.

How Does the All-on-4 Differ From Traditional Dentures?

Traditional dentures rest on top of your gums, held in place only by messy denture adhesive, so they can slip or fall out. If the shape of your mouth changes, which isn’t uncommon, then you may need to replace traditional dentures. This isn’t the case with All-on-4 dental implants. Since they’re permanently affixed to your jawbone, it doesn’t matter if your mouth changes shape. All-on-4 dentures also help maintain the shape of your face and jaw, which traditional dentures don’t.

Do All Dentists Provide All-on-4 Implants?

Call our office if you’re interested in, “Getting All-on-4 dental implants near me right away!” Regain your self-confidence and your self-esteem with dentures that look, function, and feel like natural teeth. Never again worry about an embarrassing denture moment when you’re in a social situation. Another benefit is that you’ll always have a mouth full of beautiful, secure teeth rather than teeth that are in a container on the dresser. Call us today. You’ll be glad you did.