All-on-4 Dental Implants Manchester
The Fast Track to a New Smile
Dental implants are designed to replace the roots of lost teeth, but does that mean you need one implant for each missing tooth? Not necessarily. In fact, thanks to the All-on-4 method, we may be able to use just four implants to support a full arch of prosthetic teeth! Even better, this treatment is faster than traditional implant treatments! To learn more about this innovative approach to tooth replacement or to request a consultation with our Manchester team, contact Webster Dental Associates today.
How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?
All-on-4 dental implant treatment is also known as Teeth in a Day. That is because, in just one appointment, we may be able to extract your remaining natural teeth, place your dental implants, and provide you with a beautiful new provisional denture! We insert the implants at strategic positions in the jawbone — two in the back and two in the front — in areas where the bone is naturally strong and thick. This approach often eliminates the need for a bone graft. After you have had your provisional denture for a few months, we will replace it with a permanent one.
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 one of your dental arches. (Or your remaining natural teeth are in poor condition.)
- Your jawbone is strong enough to support dental implants. (Most patients meet this criterion, even without a bone graft.)
- You are committed to good habits that will support the long-term health of your new smile.
- You are free of active gum disease and other conditions that could compromise your procedure.
To find out for sure if All-on-4 is right for you, visit us for a consultation.
Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants
All-on-4 dental implants offer some outstanding benefits:
- Strength and stability. You can expect to enjoy a bite force that is almost equal to that of natural teeth.
- No slipping or sliding. Because All-on-4 dentures are permanently fixed in the mouth, there is no need to worry about them slipping or sliding out of place.
- We carefully design All-on-4 restorations with the goal of making them look and feel as natural as possible.
- Jawbone preservation. Dental implants stimulate the jawbone, helping to keep it strong and whole.
All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants
Some key differences between All-on-4 and traditional dental implants include:
- All-on-4 is often faster than traditional dental implants.
- Number of procedures. All-on-4 usually requires just one surgery, whereas traditional implants might require two or more.
- All-on-4 treatment is exclusively for full-arch replacement, whereas traditional implants can replace any number of missing teeth.
- In some cases, traditional implants may provide stronger full-arch replacement than All-on-4.
Our team will be happy to help you compare the pros and cons of all your tooth replacement options so you can settle on the one that best fits your circumstances and preferences.