All-on-4 Dental Implants – Hingham, WI

How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?

During All-on-4 dental implant surgery, we place four dental implants into the jawbone at strategic locations. Two go toward the front of the mouth, and two go toward the back. We utilize portions of the bone that are naturally strong and thick, so the implants can immediately support a provisional denture. (After a healing period, the provisional denture gets replaced with a permanent one.) Often, no bone graft is necessary. Thanks to the expedited nature of this treatment, it is sometimes referred to as “Teeth in a Day.”

Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants?

You might be a candidate for All-on-4 dental implants if:

• You have lost all or most of your teeth throughout a dental arch.
• Your jawbone is strong and thick enough to support dental implants. (Most patients meet this criterion, even without a bone graft.)
• You are free of active gum disease and other oral health conditions that might affect the long-term success of your implants.
• You are committed to good habits that will reduce the risk of dental implant failure.

During your consultation, we will let you know whether All-on-4 is right for you. Most people who are interested in it do qualify for treatment!

Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants

All-on-4 treatment offers some outstanding benefits:

• A 24-hour smile. An All-on-4 denture is permanently attached to the implants that support it (it can only be removed by a dental professional). Therefore, you can treat your prosthetic teeth almost as if they were a natural part of your smile!
• Jawbone preservation. Dental implants stimulate the jawbone and help to prevent it from deteriorating.
• We carefully design All-on-4 dentures so they look as natural as possible.
• Strong chewing power. All-on-4 can give you a strong bite force that can stand up to virtually any food, including tough and chewy items.

All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants

There are some key differences between All-on-4 treatment and traditional dental implants:

• Number of teeth: All-on-4 is for full-arch tooth replacement. Traditional implants can replace any number of teeth.
• Treatment timeline: All-on-4 usually takes just one surgery instead of two or more. Therefore, the overall treatment timeline is shorter.
• Cost: Dental implant costs can vary greatly between traditional treatment and All-on-4.
• Stability: Some traditional implant treatments use more prosthetic tooth roots and provide a greater level of stability.

During your consultation, we will help you decide on the type of tooth replacement that will best fit your circumstances and budget.