In a recent blog, we talked about placing dental implants in one visit. But did you know we can place dental implant dentures in one visit too? Even if tooth loss has eroded your jaw, we could potentially secure these dentures without the need for grafting! In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists discuss the advanced All-On-Four system.
The Need for Implant Dentures
When you lose most or all of your natural teeth, this could severely limit the kinds of foods you can consume, depriving you of essential nutrients. Speaking clearly is problematic too, and could lead to issues with social interaction. The body also suspends the flow of calcium and phosphates to the jaw, and without these nutrients, the bone tissue begins to break down and deteriorate. You then develop a prematurely aged appearance! But with implant dentures, we can stimulate the growth of jawbone tissue and also restore your ability to eat your favorite foods and speak without issue!
The All-On-Four Process
All-On-Four is unique because it uses only four implant posts per arch, and these are smaller and more economical than traditional dental implants. Which means even if you have weakened jawbone structure, you can conveniently receive a fixed prosthetic without the need for grafting or sinus lifts beforehand. Instead, we will choose the right angle and position to insert these posts, so they are secure and help stimulate the growth of jawbone tissues to ensure your new roots can stay in place for decades to come, possibly a lifetime. In the same visit, we then attach abutments to posts and connect your finished prosthetic. No waiting period between implant placement and the attachment of the prosthetic, you actually leave our office with a complete smile!
Long-Term Benefits
These will preserve your facial structure and act like natural teeth, so you can eat a greater variety of foods again. You don’t need to remove them for soaking and cleaning, and they can last for years to come. These can also restore your ability to interact socially, so you don’t feel embarrassed about your appearance or suffer difficulties speaking clearly. Essentially, you receive a new smile in one visit that looks and functions like a natural one.
If you have any questions about how our team treats advanced tooth loss with the All-On-Four implant denture system, then contact our team today to learn more. A full and stunning smile is possible, so give us a call soon!
TALK TO SUNNY SMILES IN EL PASO, TX, ABOUT IMPLANT DENTURES
We want to offer you a full smile with a lifelike set of fixed prosthetics. If you’re ready to schedule a visit and receive All-On-Four, then contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at 915-849-9000.