All-on-4 as a Dental Restoration Option for Multiple Missing Teeth

Have you been thinking about different All-on-4® treatments? If you are missing several teeth, it may be the right time to do something about this issue. You can restore your smile and improve your oral health with the right method. Your dentist can talk to you about All-on-4Ò, an effective way to take care of the gaps and spaces in your mouth. This approach helps you feel good about your smile and allows you to regain the full function of your mouth.

The causes of missing teeth

It is a celebration for children when they lose teeth. For teens and adults, losing a permanent tooth is only cause for grief and embarrassment. Teeth can fall out because of poor brushing and flossing habits. Ignoring these needs can result in severe gum disease and decay, which can cause bone loss and the deterioration of the teeth.

Sometimes, however, even people who stay on top of good oral health practices can lose teeth. A hard blow to the face from an object or a fall can severely damage a tooth or dislodge it. The same thing can happen if a person bites into hard food or a utensil. Sports injuries are a common cause of missing teeth.

Understanding All-on-4 as a dental restoration method

There are a few ways to replace missing teeth. For many years, dentures were the preferred (if not the only) way to do this. In the past few decades, dental implants have become more common. All-on-4 combines the two treatments, in a way.

With All-on-4, the dentist will insert four titanium implants deep into the top jawbone and four into the bottom. A set of artificial teeth on a denture-like framework then attaches to the implants. The framework base is gum-colored. The artificial teeth are natural-looking.

Getting started

When a patient is interested in pursuing this dental restoration, the dentist will discuss the procedure and its pros and cons. The dentist will then take X-rays and make impressions of the mouth. These pictures enable the dentist to take measurements. A technician will fabricate the base and artificial teeth. If necessary, the dentist may extract any severely damaged teeth.

The benefits

There are many advantages to doing this dental restoration. All-on-4 is a durable, long-lasting solution. The strong implants can withstand strong bite forces and remain firmly in place for more than 20 years. This treatment enables the person to bite into most foods and chew effectively. All-on-4 helps people who have struggled with poor speech because of missing teeth. It is also a good way to restore smiles and give a person more self-esteem and an improved self-image.

A different way to get a new smile

You may not have known much about this dental restoration process. Now that you understand more about what happens and what the results will be, it is time to talk to your dentist. After a few minor surgeries, you can have a smile to be proud of. Get started today.

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