The many benefits of All-on-4 implants at the specialist’s office
As a board-certified periodontist, Dr. Tyler Hendry specializes in the design and placement of dental implants. As such, Glendale Periodontics offers numerous options to rebuild your smile with this highly sought-after form of tooth replacement. These options include All-on-4 dental implants. There is certainly a way for our neighbors in the greater Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena, California area to overcome the effects of advanced gum disease, tooth loss, and bone loss.
What are All-on-4 dental implants?
This treatment involves replacing all the teeth in the upper or lower dental arch with implants. We do not need to apply one implant to replace each tooth. This feature helps to minimize the number of treatment sites, time spent in treatment, and the total costs associated with treatment. With as few as four to six implants, we can stabilize an upper or lower full-arch restoration/denture.
Are All-on-4 implant dentures removable?
No. Unlike traditional dentures or implant-retained “snap-in” dentures, All-on-4 full-arch restorations can only be removed by your dentist. They are effectively “fixed” in your jawbone for utmost stability. This characteristic also makes them a “low-maintenance” option, as you don’t have to soak the denture each night.
How are these implants placed?
Dr. Hendry employs specialized techniques to position each implant in a manner that optimizes the available bone. In fact, All-on-4 is known to be a “graft-less” procedure. It may be an option for patients who have bone loss but do not want to undergo grafting or are not good candidates for bone grafts. We sometimes refer to All-on-4 implants as a “teeth in a day” process, too. We can immediately attach the restoration during the same appointment as the placement of your implants. So, you can walk out of our office with a new set of teeth in just one visit – same day!
Will I still need to wait for my implants to heal?
Yes. While you can receive your restoration the same day, this is not your “forever” set of new teeth. We must wait for the implant to integrate or grow with the surrounding bone in the jaw. This healing process supports the stability of your final restoration, which will be designed, fabricated, and placed after the healing period is done and your implants are secure.
How long do All-on-4 implants last?
With good care, your new teeth can last for the rest of your life. Let’s walk you through why All-on-4 implants can be a permanent solution to tooth loss:
- Conventional removable dentures fail to maintain the health and strength of the jawbone that supports your teeth and gives structure to your face.
- When this support is gone, your denture will no longer fit properly.
- To regain a good fit, the denture must be regularly relined, rebased, repaired, and otherwise adjusted. Ultimately, the denture will need to be replaced.
- Since the All-on-4 restoration is fixed in the jawbone with implants, this supportive tissue remains strong. The fit is not compromised. Your new teeth continue to function effortlessly, without the need for “maintenance” services or the replacement of the teeth.
So, All-on-4 is not only a lower-maintenance, highly stable option; it is also a durable choice that presents a good value and a smart investment in your smile and health, as it can last a lifetime.
Why should I choose Glendale Periodontics for my implants?
Dr. Hendry is among a select group of just ~10% of periodontists to achieve board certification in this specialty area. In addition, Dr. Hendry has invested in the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies (like 3D CBCT scanning and surgical guides) further to support the success and safety of your treatment.
Our team in Glendale, CA, is committed to the quality of our dental work to such an extent that we will replace your implants at no additional charge to you if the implant fails, provided you have maintained proper oral care. We guarantee your satisfaction with the process, from beginning to end. Call (818) 240-4555 to schedule your consultation and discover if All-on-4 implants are the right choice for you.
