All-On-4 Implants – Ocala, FL

Patients who are suffering from tooth loss understand the many difficulties that come with not being able to use all of their pearly whites for daily things, such as eating, speaking, and smiling. This is especially challenging if you’re missing an entire arch of teeth. While dental implants are effective at rebuilding smiles, it typically isn’t viable to replace each individual lost tooth with a metal post. Instead, our team can replace an entire arch with All-On-4 in Ocala! Read on to learn more about this tooth-replacement treatment or reach out to our office today to schedule your consultation.

How Do All-On-4 Implants Work?

Firstly, our team will embed four titanium posts into your jawbone on one or both arches which will provide the support necessary for a full denture. Due to the location and angle of the dental implants, this option can be viable for those with minimal jawbone density. Once the metal posts are placed, patients can generally expect to receive a provisional denture that will later be replaced with a permanent one to finalize the process.

Am I a Candidate for All-On-4 Implants?

During your consultation, our team will discuss your oral health situation and determine if you’re eligible for this treatment. Until then, you might be a candidate for All-On-4 implants if you:

• Have lost all of your teeth in an entire arch
• Want greater stability compared to traditional dentures
• Have adequate jawbone volume (usually met without requiring a bone graft)
• Are free of any oral health problems like gum disease
• Are dedicated to practicing great oral hygiene for the long run
• Have excellent overall health for a smooth recovery process

In many instances, those who don’t immediately qualify can often undergo preliminary treatments to prepare their smiles for All-On-4 implants.

Benefits of All-On-4 Implants

Some of the advantages of this tooth replacement option include:

• Enhanced biting power to chew tougher food
• Durable and lifelike results
• Prevents jawbone deterioration due to proper circulation in the tissue
• Simple maintenance due to dentures being permanently fixed in your mouth
• Solution that can last decades to a lifetime with proper care

All-On-4 vs. Traditional Implants

Compared to traditional implants, All-On-4 can provide a quicker and more cost-effective method for rebuilding an entire arch of missing teeth. Not only does it often not require a preliminary bone graft, but it also uses a minimal number of metal posts to support new pearly whites. That said, in some cases, dental implants may be recommended when maximum stability and longevity are in question. Our team will be sure to walk you through your options more thoroughly during your consultation, that way you can be more confident when choosing the treatment that works best for you.