Tooth loss is often accompanied by loss of jaw bone because the jaw need exercise just as other bones do and it gets it when you chew. If a tooth is missing, that portion of the jaw bone begins to deteriorate. Dental implants fix that problem and may add volume to your face because the skin around missing teeth begins to sink and sag.
Dental implants involve a titanium screw or plate that is implanted into your jawbone. The bone gradually …show more content…
Dentures also require messy adhesives for keeping them in place as much as possible.
The All on 4 technology was developed because it was seen that you do not need a dental implant to hold each tooth. Four implants in the top arch and four in the bottom arch are enough to hold a full set of teeth securely.
All on 4 treatment provides for a fixed, full-arch prosthesis on the day of surgery for patients who meet the criteria for immediate loading of the implants on the artificial root. When the implants in the back of the mouth are tilted, bone grafting is not necessary because they utilize available bone.
When you meet our All on 4 expert, you can learn more about dental implants and how they are the standard treatment for missing teeth. Your teeth may be examined to evaluate if you are a good candidate for All on 4 implants. They function and look like natural teeth and you will not have the problems of speaking and eating that exist with most