All-on-4® provides a complete solution for people who are missing most of their teeth. The most common tooth replacement options are dental implants, dentures and bridges, but these are not always best for those who have lost most of their teeth. Implants can be quite expensive, and replacing an entire dental arch of missing teeth is way too expensive for most people in general.
Dentures are a better-priced alternative, but they come with drawbacks like a lack of stability that some people would rather not deal with. All-on-4® provides a blend of dental implants and dentures to provide a more affordable solution for patients that offers many of the benefits that come with implants like preserved bone tissue.
Implant-supported dentures like All-on-4® work similarly to the way traditional implants work. Four implants are inserted into each dental arch, and specialized dentures are attached to the implants. The implants serve as artificial teeth roots, keeping the patient's jawbone properly stimulated.
What makes All-on-4® special is the fact that instead of the patient having to get 16 implants on each dental arch to replace their missing teeth, they only need four, significantly lowering the cost of the treatment. The implants need to fuse with the bone tissues around them via osseointegration before a permanent set of dentures are attached to them.
Here is a step-by-step breakdown of what the process of getting All-on-4® implants looks like:
All-on-4® provides a more comfortable and convenient option for missing teeth than traditional dentures. Call or visit our Evans clinic to learn more about how these oral restorations can be used to replace entire dental arches of lost teeth.
Request an appointment here: https://www.belairdentalassociates.com or call Belair Dental Associates at (706) 426-5520 for an appointment in our Evans office.
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