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Tooth loss causes a wide host of health problems and can take a heavy toll on your self-esteem and confidence, and the American Dental Association recommends replacing lost teeth as soon as possible. While advanced jawbone atrophy can complicate the process of placing dental implants, all-on-4 implants<\/a> have allowed many patients to enjoy complete smiles with minimal oral surgery. Here\u2019s a brief guide to how all-on-4 dental implants work and why they may be an excellent option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are All-on-4 Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional dentures are designed to hold their place in the mouth through natural suction, and they restore only about 20% of the patient\u2019s original chewing power and must be replaced every few years. All-on-4 dental implants, on the other hand, allow a permanent restoration that offers superior chewing power to be mounted on only four implants, which minimizes how much surgery the patient will have to undergo. While many implant dentures are designed to remain fixed in the mouth, some all-on-4 dentures are designed to be removed for hygiene purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All-on-4 implants are designed to be placed when minimal jawbone structure is present, so patients will rarely need to receive bone grafts to qualify for them. In many cases, the rearmost implants are positioned at angles that allow them to maximize how much contact they make with the jawbone, which sets them up for extra stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are Dental Implants Placed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The process of placing dental implants always begins with a thorough consultation so the patient\u2019s dentist can make sure they can receive the treatment safely, and some patients may need restorative treatment to address oral infections before they can qualify for implants. When the patient is ready, they will be scheduled for a surgical procedure that will only be performed after they receive an appropriate anesthetic to ensure their comfort. During this procedure, the dentist will surgically insert titanium posts into the jawbones, close the gum tissue around them, and place protective caps to prevent injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After receiving implants, the patient will need to adhere to their dentist\u2019s aftercare instructions so their appliances can fuse with their jawbone through the natural process of osseointegration. When the jaw and the implants have thoroughly bonded, they will be ready to receive restorations such as crowns, bridges, or dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. James T. Sierra earned his dental degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and has completed more than 1,200 hours of continuing education coursework. He holds fellowships with the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantology. His office in Friendswood offers general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as implant services. To learn more about the benefits of all-on-4 dental implants, contact his office online<\/a> or dial (281) 482-2631<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tooth loss causes a wide host of health problems and can take a heavy toll on your self-esteem and confidence, and the American Dental Association recommends replacing lost teeth as soon as possible. While advanced jawbone atrophy can complicate the process of placing dental implants, all-on-4 implants have allowed many patients to enjoy complete smiles […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Are All-on-4 Dental Implants? | Dr. James T. Sierra<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"All-on-4 dental implants can be an excellent way to replace a patient\u2019s lost teeth. 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