All-on-4® by Nobel Biocare in Gainesville

What Are All-on-4 Dentures?

All-on-4 dentures are not ordinary dentures! These are permanently implanted dentures that stay fixed to your jawbone to recreate the look and appearance of your own natural teeth. The All-on-4 treatment may be exactly what you're looking for if you've experienced tooth loss due to the following:

• Age
• Illness or disease
• Gum disease
• Dental trauma

While All-on-4 before and after results can be revolutionary for people struggling with tooth loss, the beautiful appearance of this solution isn't even the biggest benefit. If you're struggling to properly care for your existing dentures, you will love that All-on-4 treatments allow you to care for your new artificial implants the exact same way you would care for your own natural teeth. That means that brushing, flossing, and routine dental visits will be enough to keep your newly revamped smile sparkling for years to come.

What Should I Know About All-on-4 Dental Implants?

First, it's necessary to work with an All-on-4 dentist offering this advanced dental treatment. While not all offices are qualified to offer All-on-4 technology, our highly rated dental office in Gainesville specializes in this innovative, life-changing treatment option. When you seek out All-on-4 implants, four custom dental implants will be permanently attached to a full bridge placed on your upper or lower jaw. Every All-on-4 denture is made to provide a perfect match to the shape and color of your natural teeth.

Do All-on-4 implants hurt? All-on-4 placement does require your dentist to insert several small posts into your jawbone. The placements are made in the front and

back in order to provide sturdy and secure anchoring for your new denture implants. Due to the complexity of this treatment, we do use gentle sedation to ensure your full comfort. However, the All-on-4 method is still considered much less invasive compared to traditional dental implants. This has to do with the fact that All-on-4 utilizes rear posts tilted at a 45-degree angle to enable the implants to go much deeper into the jaw than traditional implants. As a result, patients very rarely need to undergo the bone grafting that is needed with all standard dental implants.

Another benefit to All-on-4 is that the titanium posts allow for quick healing of bone and tissue. While you're in the recovery period, we'll give you a temporary denture to allow you to feel confident while waiting for your tissue to heal fully. Once your implants are done healing, it will be time to place your custom All-on-4 dentures!

What to Expect From Your All-on-4 Procedure

Getting your new smile starts with a consultation. Before making your new All-on-4 teeth, one of our dentists will examine your mouth to make sure that your oral health is in a place where this treatment will provide the biggest benefit. If there are any pressing issues that need to be addressed, we'll help you get them taken care of before moving forward. Next, you will move forward with having your posts placed while your custom dentures are being made in a laboratory.

Patients find that recovering from All-on-4 is extremely easy! However, you will be provided with clear instructions for making sure that your jaw and gum tissue can heal fully. Following these care instructions is essential for avoiding the potential for gum infections that can jeopardize your ability to move forward with this treatment. You will also be responsible for taking care of your oral health using standard dental-hygiene habits.

What Is the Typical All-on-4 Dental Implants Cost?

Due to the custom nature of this treatment, All-on-4 dental costs are not fixed. At our office, we help patients to carefully compare All-on-4 to other options for smile restoration. In general, All-on-4 is significantly less expensive compared to getting traditional implants for each individual tooth. It is also far less invasive compared to individual implants. Rest assured that our staff will provide you with all cost details in a no-pressure environment. If you decide that All-on-4 is not a feasible option for you at this time, we can also recommend other options for restoring your smile.

Why Is All-on-4 Different From Traditional Dental Implants?

All-on-4 is a more efficient way to replace missing teeth compared to dental implants. With regular implants, you're looking at getting up to 10 implants per dental arch. All-on-4 allows your dentist to create a full dental arch with four implants at once. You can also expect to skip the bone grafting that is needed with traditional implants when you opt for All-on-4.

Is All-on-4 the Same as Dentures?

No, All-on-4 is not the same as traditional dentures. As you may know, traditional dentures sit on the gums. They must be removed for cleaning and brushing. While dentures have been used to conceal tooth loss for many decades, newer dental technology removes the need to deal with the hassles and messiness that go along with dentures. If you are currently using dentures, you may be eager to get away from the messy adhesives that are needed to hold them in place in your mouth. You may also be anxious over the instability of dentures because you're never sure when they could slip out of your mouth when you're drinking, eating, or speaking. In addition to being more comfortable and convenient, All-on-4 implants are actually better for your oral health compared to dentures because they help to retain the shape of the jawline to prevent the sagging that is common with people who wear dentures.

Where Can I Get All-on-4 Dental Implants Near Me?

Our office is proud to offer All-on-4 dental implants to patients who are seeking confidence following tooth loss. Our dental team has extensive experience and training with this procedure. In fact, we've already helped countless patients in Gainesville get a second chance with their smile using this innovative technology! We're ready to help you experience an upgrade from dentures. Call us today to schedule an appointment to learn if All-on-4 could be the right choice for you.