When you have lost all of your teeth, or even the vast majority of them, then you may need a complete smile with dentures. For greater security, we can support a set of dentures with multiple dental implants. To make the process shorter, and help those with weakened jawbones, we could offer the All-On-Four system. In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist talks about our implant dentures.
The All-On-Four System
A traditional set of implant dentures requires between six and eight posts per arch to support a complete prosthetic. However, this limits placement if a patient has a weakened jawbone or lost mass and density in the smile due to untreated tooth loss. They may even need to undergo jawbone grafting and sinus lift procedures first! However, with All-On-Four we only need four posts per arch, each of these will be smaller and more economical options. They are designed to sit at a specific angle and position to support a prosthetic and stay firmly in place for years to come. We then attach the prosthetic to them with abutments, so you have a complete smile again.
Benefits for Your Smile
First, the body accepts dental implants as natural roots, which stimulates the growth of jawbone tissue and prevents negative changes to the ridge. As a result, your new denture could last for decades to come or even a lifetime, when a removable alternative could require replacement every five years. The prosthetic will never slip when you eat or speak, and you don’t have to remove it for cleaning and soaking either. You can eat your favorite foods again as well. With All-On-Four, we don’t have a lengthy healing period between placement and the attachment of the denture. Instead, we attach the denture in the same visit, so you leave our office with a full and beautiful smile!
Preserving Your New Smile
We can help ensure your new teeth remain in place for years to come. We suggest regular visits for checkup and cleanings, so we can monitor your smile for issues that could compromise your new smile, such as gum disease. We can also instruct you on proper homecare and healthier diets that can safeguard your new smile too. We also suggest avoiding tobacco products too! These actions help facilitate good oral health, and protect your new prosthetic. If you have any questions about how we handle more advanced cases of tooth loss, then contact our team today.
Talk To Your Allen, TX Dentist About Rebuilding Smiles
Our team is ready to help you enjoy a complete smile in a shorter time frame. If you want to know more about replacing missing teeth, or if you are ready to book an appointment, contact your Allen, TX, dentist, Dr. Torrens-Parker, by calling 469-342-6644.
