Having a strong jawbone is one of the most important factors when attempting traditional implant dentures. However, if you learn you’re ineligible because your bone is not as dense in certain areas, you might become disappointed at the idea of being forced to wear regular dentures. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the case. At Jacksonville Dental Specialists, we are pleased to offer patients suffering from total tooth loss with another solution – All-on-4 in Jacksonville! Using only four implant posts, we can strategically place them in the densest areas of your jawbone to ensure maximum support. Contact us today to learn more about this unique treatment and how you can get started today!
All-on-4 consists of only four dental implant posts that are surgically placed into the densest areas of your jawbone. During the digital imaging stage of your treatment, our team will carefully map out these locations along your arch that will more adequately support your new customized denture.
We will place two implant posts at a 45-degree angle toward the back of your arch as well as two additional implants toward the front of the arch to ensure your new smile is properly balanced and stable.
If you are missing all your teeth along the upper or lower arch, there is a good chance you’ll be a viable candidate for All-on-4. No matter if you don’t qualify for traditional implant dentures, these prosthetics can offer the same great results but with fewer implant posts.
By choosing All-on-4, you can bypass the need for a bone graft to strengthen your jawbone, which typically adds more time to your treatment plan. However, if you show signs of gum disease during your consultation, there is a chance our team will need to recommend periodontal therapy before moving forward with All-on-4.
If you’re unsure about whether to choose All-on-4, here are some of the many great benefits you can expect:
When you consider dental implants vs. All-on-4, you may wonder if there is really any difference between the two. In reality, there are many distinctions, including:
Our Jacksonville team is eager to help you rebuild a healthy and confident smile with All-on-4 dental implants! However, we recognize that this procedure requires a big commitment; we completely understand if you want to gather as much information as possible before you move forward with treatment. Below, you will find answers to some relevant FAQs. If your specific questions are not addressed here, call us so we can personally assist you.
The main All-on-4 surgery, during which we remove any remaining teeth, place dental implants, and provide a temporary denture, usually takes just a few hours. Because it is so streamlined and efficient, it is sometimes called the “Teeth in a Day” procedure!
However, that is just one part of the All-on-4 process. Before your surgery, you will need to attend a detailed consultation. You might also require some preliminary treatment. After your surgery, there may be healing period of a few months before your temporary denture is replaced by a permanent one.
We create your temporary denture before your All-o-4 surgery. It can protect the tops of your dental implants and allow you to enjoy a confident smile while you are healing from your procedure. However, it is not meant to last a long time.
After a few months, we will replace it with a prosthetic that is of more durable materials and that may be a slightly better fit for your bite and overall facial aesthetics.
In some ways, taking care of All-on-4 dental implants and dentures is just like caring for natural teeth.
The surgery should be easy and comfortable. In fact, thanks to anesthesia and sedation, you may not feel anything while we are working on your mouth! After the anesthesia and sedation wear off, you may notice some soreness and tenderness. Our team will provide instructions to minimize your discomfort. For example, you may need to eat a soft diet for a while and take pain relievers. Within a few weeks, your mouth may be back to feeling normal.
