All-on-4 Dental Implants Topeka & Silver Lake
Streamlined Treatment to Restore Your Smile
The purpose of dental implants is to replace the roots of missing teeth. But does that mean you need an implant for each lost tooth? No, not necessarily. Thanks to All-on-4 dental implants in Topeka and Silver Lake, you might be able to regain a full arch of teeth with as few as four implants. Would you like to learn more about this streamlined treatment to restore your smile? Continue reading this page, or contact Michel Dental to set up your tooth replacement consultation. We look forward to answering your questions!
How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?
All-on-4 treatment is sometimes called “Teeth in a Day” because it is so efficient. After any necessary preliminary care, you will undergo a surgery wherein your remaining natural teeth will be extracted, dental implants will be placed, and you will receive a temporary denture.
The implants are placed at very strategic locations. Two go toward the back of the jaw at a 45-degree angle, and two are placed toward the front. This method uses areas of the bone that are naturally strong and thick. Therefore, the implants are immediately able to support a load, and no bone grafting is usually required.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants?
You might be a candidate for All-on-4 dental implants if:
- You are missing all or most of your teeth throughout one of your dental arches. (Or your remaining teeth are in poor condition.)
- You have adequate jawbone density to support dental implants. (Most people meet this requirement, even without a bone graft.)
- You are free of active gum disease.
- You have good habits that will support the long-term success of your implants.
Our team can help you determine for sure if All-on-4 is a good fit for you.
Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants
All-on-4 treatment offers some amazing benefits:
- An All-on-4 denture is permanently fixed in the mouth, so you can treat it almost like you would natural teeth.
- You can enjoy a strong bite force that enables you to eat virtually any food, including tough, hard, and chewy items.
- We carefully design All-on-4 dentures so they look as natural and beautiful as possible.
- Dental implants stimulate the jawbone, which can prevent it from deteriorating. This helps you to maintain a youthful face shape.
- The treatment process is very efficient — you can look forward to getting your new smile in as little time as possible.
All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants
Here are some of the biggest differences between All-on-4 and traditional dental implants:
- All-on-4 treatment is usually faster.
- All-on-4 typically requires just one surgery, whereas traditional implants might require two or more.
- The streamlined nature of All-on-4 may make it cost less than full-arch replacement with traditional methods.
- Traditional implants can replace any number of missing teeth, but All-on-4 is exclusively for full-arch replacement.
- Traditional implant methods may use more support posts for a full denture, which could contribute to a stronger and more stable bite.
Our team will be happy to help you compare the pros and cons of all your tooth replacement options.