All-On-4 Implants

These dental implants are a great choice for individuals missing multiple teeth. Your dentist will assess if you’re an ideal candidate based on your oral health and jaw bone density. For patients missing parts of their jaw bone, or with gum issues, there may be better options than All-on-4. These implants require a strong and stable jaw bone to anchor the implants.

The main benefit of All-on-4 dental implants is that you’ll feel like you’re using your own natural teeth again. Some additional benefits include:

• Long-Term Success: Studies have shown that All-on-4 has a success rate of roughly 94% after 10 years.
• Easy Healing Process: Patients report returning to normal activities after three days.
• Improved Eating and Limited Dietary Restrictions: There are very few foods that are off-limits once your All-on-4 dental implants are installed and you’ve healed.
• Less Invasive: Unlike singular dental implants, which require one screw to be implanted per tooth, All-on-4 uses four screw implants to fasten the entire bridge.

Like any dental implant, there are potential downsides to them. Some of these may include:

• Learning to Floss: Since All-on-4 is one solid implant, the sensation of flossing can be strange for some people.
• Tenderness and Discomfort: All implants are a surgical procedure, and tenderness and discomfort come with having this done. These symptoms will go away during the healing process, but if you’re especially sensitive to pain, you might want to let your dentist know.
• Learning to Speak: Some patients report difficulty with certain words or letters. However, this usually goes away after a short adjustment period.

Prices vary based on location and materials. Investing in quality care will provide you with lasting results, but research your options carefully. A dental consultation with Lewis Family & Implant Dentistry will provide you with the best financial choice based on your specific needs.

Yes, there are alternatives to All-on-4 implants, including denture implants and fixed bridges. 

Also called implant-supported dentures, denture implants are one of the more affordable options (about half as much as all-on-4 implants, in fact). Dentures are anchored dental implants and simply snap into place. Anywhere between two to six can be used. With fixed bridges, a dental prosthetic is permanently attached to your mouth – only more implants are used, and they’re vertically placed. One reason patients lean toward fixed bridges is that implants are placed in the molar area to provide additional support.

All-on-4 implants are highly popular, but whether you want something less invasive or something more affordable, it’s important to know you have options.

All-On-4s are permanent. However, we offer a removable option that is sometimes called a “Snap-In” or “Snap-On” denture. Snap-In and Snap-On All-on-4 implants provide a secure look and feel that’s as close to natural teeth as you can experience, but they’re meant to be removed at the end of the day.

They are more affordable, costing about half as much as traditional dental implants. Other benefits of Snap-On and All-on-4 dental implants are that they last for over 10 years, and require only four implants. They also have a shorter treatment and recovery time and implants can typically be placed on the same day as tooth extractions.

Many dentists specialize in cosmetic dentistry or surgical dentistry, but having All-on-4 implants installed draws on the skill sets of both. Therefore, it’s important to select a dentist experienced in surgical and cosmetic dentistry. 

The dentists with Lewis Family & Implant Dentistry have over a decade of experience in implant dentistry. This is an experience you can count on.