All-on-4 Dental Implants – Fort Worth, TX

How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?

As the name of the treatment implies, All-on-4 in Fort Worth uses as few as four dental implants to support an entire arch of lost teeth. Two of the implants are placed at an angle toward the back of the jaw, and two are placed in the front of the jaw, in locations where the bone is naturally strong and thick. Immediately after the implants are inserted, a provisional (temporary) denture gets attached to them. A few months after the initial surgery, the provisional denture gets replaced with a more durable permanent one.

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

Common traits of candidates for All-on-4 include:

• Adequate bone density to support the implants. Most patients do meet this criterion, even ones who have suffered some bone loss in the jaw. This is due to the strategic placement of the implants in All-on-4.
• Good habits. Excellent oral hygiene, a balanced diet, and avoidance of tobacco all increase the chances that your dental implants will thrive.
• Fair oral and overall health. You should be free of any conditions that might interfere with the long-term success of your treatment. For example, you should not have active gum disease.

If you aren’t sure if you qualify for All-on-4, contact us to schedule a consultation. Your implant dentist in Fort Worth will examine your mouth and educate you about your tooth replacement options. Most people who want All-on-4 do qualify for it!

What Are the Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants?

Some key benefits of All-on-4 include:

• Your new teeth will be permanently attached to the implants, so you can treat them almost exactly like you would care for natural teeth.
• A strong bite force. All-on-4 dentures enable patients to enjoy most foods without taking special precautions.
• Jawbone preservation. Dental implants stimulate the jawbone and help to keep it healthy and whole.

All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants

All-on-4 has a few advantages over traditional implant procedures:

• All-on-4 usually requires just one surgery, while traditional procedures typically require two or more.
• The treatment timeline is faster.
• All-on-4 usually uses fewer implants, which means it is less invasive and comes with a shorter recovery time.
• The price is usually lower.

With all of that being said, there are some cases in which traditional implants are the better option. Dr. Patel will help you compare your choices so you can settle on the one that is the best fit for your unique circumstances.