All-on-4 Dental Implants – McMinnville, OR

How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?

During the All-on-4 procedure, we first perform any necessary extractions. Then, we carefully place four implants into the jawbone. Two go toward the front, and two are placed at an angle farther back in the mouth. This strategic placement utilizes areas of the bone that are naturally strong and thick. Because of that, we can often avoid the need for a bone graft. Plus, the implants are able to support a provisional (temporary) denture right away. After a healing period of a few months, the provisional prosthetic gets replaced with a permanent one.

Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants?

You might be a candidate for All-on-4 dentures if:

• You have lost all or most of your teeth in either your upper or lower dental arch (or both).
• Your jawbone is large enough to support the dental implants. (This is true of most patients, even without a bone graft.)
• You are free of active gum disease and other conditions that might adversely affect your treatment’s outcome.

If you are unsure of whether you qualify for All-on-4 treatment, simply visit our team. Most patients with extensive tooth loss can qualify for this procedure, either immediately or after some preparatory care.

Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants

Some of the most outstanding benefits of All-on-4 dental implants include:

• They provide a strong bite force. You can expect to be able to enjoy a wide variety of foods, including relatively tough and chewy items.
• They preserve the jawbone. Because dental implants act as prosthetic tooth roots, they can help to keep your jawbone strong and whole.
• They look natural. We carefully design All-on-4 dentures so they look and feel as natural as possible. Onlookers might not be able to tell that they are not your real teeth!
• Easy maintenance. In many ways, caring for All-on-4 implants is similar to caring for natural teeth.

All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants

In most cases, the All-on-4 process is faster and less invasive than traditional implant procedures. That is because All-on-4 usually requires just one surgery, while traditional treatment may require two or more. Because of the streamlined process, All-on-4 may also cost a bit less than full-arch replacement using traditional methods.

Of course, there are some instances where traditional dental implants are the better choice. For example, using more implants may provide greater stability for a denture. Our team will help you compare your options so you can make a well-informed decision about how to rebuild your smile.