A Dental Implant is a small titanium anchor that is permanently placed into your upper and/or lower jawbone to replace a missing tooth. Over time, the implant fuses to your jawbone, acting like a root, and becomes a permanent part of your mouth.
For people with multiple missing teeth, ALL-ON-4 or Overdentures may be recommended. An Overdenture is a set of replacement teeth (top or bottom) secured by dental implants. The number 4 in ALL-ON-4 relates to the number of titanium anchors holding the Overdenture in place.
A typical denture uses your soft gum tissue for support. Over time, bone loss will occur because there is nothing to stimulate the jaw bone. The denture will eventually become unstable and uncomfortable. Facial features are also affected by bone shrinkage and many denture wearers report the area between their nose and chin has sunk.
Overdentures are different! The ALL-ON-4 Dental Implant (Overdenture) procedure is considered minimally invasive and can be completed in just one day!
Six Advantages of Overdentures
- Overdentures are more stable and comfortable. No adhesives are required.
- Overdentures give your self-confidence a boost and improve your quality of life.
- Overdentures promote better food digestion. You can thoroughly chew your food.
- Overdentures slow bone loss by stimulating the bone in your jaw when you eat.
- Overdentures help retain facial features and structure because of jaw stimulation.
- Overdentures offer full-arch rehabilitation with only four implants.
The All-ON-4 procedure was developed to maximize the use of available bone and is suitable for almost all patients at all ages and stages of tooth loss and where bone tissue has decayed.
Book your FREE All-On-4 Dental Implant consultation and talk to your AXIS Dental Group dental professional about Dental Implant Therapy options best suited to you!
