If you have experienced significant tooth loss or expect to undergo multiple tooth extractions, filling those spaces is integral to maintain overall oral health, jaw shape, face shape, and full functionality. With All-on-4® dental implants from Dr. Matouk and Dr. Guevara at Implant & Facial Surgery Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you can have a healthy, complete smile with just a few dental implants.
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All-on-4® is an innovative dental procedure that requires only four dental implants to fill out your entire smile instead of getting a dental implant to replace each missing tooth. This option is viable for patients who are missing an entire arch of teeth, or multiple teeth in one area of the mouth.
Dental implants are surgically placed in the jaw where there is maximum bone volume. Once the areas heal, prosthetics are attached for full-mouth restoration.
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The All-on-4® Process from Start to Finish
Every dental patient is different, but the basic order of happenings when it comes to All-on-4® are as follows:
- Consultation. You will undergo a dental exam to evaluate the condition of your mouth, jaw, and bone density. This will reveal whether you are a candidate for All-on-4®. If you have gum disease, which is the main cause of missing teeth, it will need to be treated before dental implant surgery can take place.
- All-on-4 procedure. Each of the four dental implants is customized for your mouth and surgically implanted into the jawbone. An abutment is attached to the top of each implant and peeks out slightly from the gumline so it can hold temporary restorations and, eventually, permanent prosthetic teeth.
- Healing. The bulk of the time for an All-on-4® procedure is healing. Expect to wait for several months before the surgical site is completely healed. It’s essential for the jawbone and surrounding tissues to absorb and accept the implant as it replaces the natural tooth root. You will be monitored by your oral surgeons.
- Restorations. You and your surgeon will discuss early on what type of prosthetics are right for your All-on-4® procedure. Some patients need a partial denture while others get a prosthetic bridge (neither option requires adhesives and does not cover the palate). Either is attached to the four abutments for a secure final step.
Beyond Dentures: Replace Missing Teeth with All-on-4®
Many dental patients with missing teeth are excellent candidates for All-on-4® dental implants, and it’s thrilling to be part of this exclusive group of patients. The solution is incredibly strong and creates a healthy mouth that looks great and works properly. There are many more benefits to All-on-4®:
- Natural look. Teeth do not look fake with dental implants. All-on-4® looks natural, blends in with the rest of your teeth, and complements your overall appearance. Each dental implant prosthetic is personalized above the gumline so the size, shape, and color of the teeth look just right for you.
- Comfort. It will take a little time to get used to having teeth again where there once were none, but that is the only big adjustment you’ll have to make. Dental implants look and feel just like permanent adult teeth.
- Fitted. How and where each dental implant is placed automatically stimulates the jawbone by taking the place of natural tooth roots. This side effect of the procedure makes for a stronger smile that is less likely to deteriorate over time.
Get Full-Mouth Restoration in Fort Lauderdale with All-on-4®
It’s important for your oral surgeon to know why you have missing teeth, but the most critical issue is to have those teeth replaced sooner rather than later. You deserve to feel good about your teeth, feel confident when you smile, and be able to eat without worry – All-on-4® dental implants make all these circumstances a reality.
Schedule your consultation with Implant & Facial Surgery in Fort Lauderdale. Don’t wait another minute to change your teeth and your life.
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