All-on-X

“I hate my dentures so much that sometimes I don’t wear them!”

“My dentures constantly slip – they even fell out once!”

Does that sound familiar? If so, you are not alone – about 120 million adults in the United States are missing at least one tooth, and more than 36 million Americans are missing all their teeth. Each year, about 15 percent of those missing all their teeth have dentures made; today, about 90 percent of those who are missing all their teeth have dentures.

Unfortunately, many of those with dentures dislike their tooth replacements. Dentures can cause a wide variety of oral health issues, such as:

• Gum irritation and “hot spots” from food trapped between the dentures and gums
• Difficulty speaking
• Over-production of saliva
• Difficulty chewing and eating, which can lead to poor nutrition

Some people just grow tired of the inconvenience. Dentures must be removed for cleaning, for example, and often require overnight soaking. Others become frustrated with dentures that slip, slide, and sometimes even fall out. 

If you are tired of your dentures, you may be glad to know there is an alternative with a special type of dental implants, known as All-on-4®. Other variations of these amazing implant-supported dentures exist too!

Benefits of All-on-4® Smile Restoration

An All-on4® provides a number of amazing benefits, especially when compared to dentures and other approaches to tooth replacements. These benefits include:

• A stunning new smile
• Enjoying your favorite foods again
• Waving goodbye to your most annoying denture problems
• Strong, secure, and natural-looking teeth

About All-on-4® Smile Restoration Treatment

All-on-4® replaces all the teeth on your upper or lower jaw without the use of dentures.

All-on-4® relies on dental implants, which are metal posts surgically implanted into your jaw. The implants serve as artificial tooth roots that hold natural-looking crowns, which are the part of your tooth that appears above your gum line. 

Placing All-on-4® requires several trips to your oral surgeon. After your initial consultation and any preparatory work, such as removing teeth or addressing gum disease, your first appointment involves placing the dental implants into your jaw. 

During this appointment, your oral surgeon will sedate you and numb the treatment area. Next, they will place the metal dental implant post into your jaw. In a process known as osseointegration, your jawbone will fuse with the dental implant to create a sturdy anchor for the dentures. Your dentist will place a temporary denture over the implants, and create a mold of your mouth that dental technicians will use to create your denture.

Once osseointegration is complete, which takes several weeks to a few months, you’ll return to your oral surgeon's office for placement of the All-on-4®. This appointment is fast and easy, and you’re sure to leave our office with a smile!

All-on-4® is a permanent replacement for your missing teeth. While your oral surgeon can remove the All-on-4® denture to do routine dental work or to repair a problem, you will leave it in place when you eat, sleep, and brush your teeth.

All-on-4® is Different – and Better – than the Alternatives 

Before the introduction of All-on-4®, patients had few choices: they could get removable dentures or undergo the placement of 6 or more dental implants to replace individual teeth. While you can still choose removable dentures or individual dental implants, we think you’ll find All-on-4® vastly superior for replacing your teeth. 

All-on-4® is safe, secure, permanent, and best of all, looks and feels like your natural teeth. You never have to remove your All-on-4® to brush your teeth, and you can enjoy all your favorite foods. Best of all, All-on-4® never slip, slide, fall out, or create hot spots.  

How much does All-on-4® cost?

While All-on-4® is a significant up-front investment, the results are permanent. Dentures wear out and need replacing every 7 to 10 years, while your dental implants never wear out. Our oral surgeon offers a wide variety of flexible payment options, including financing.

Modern dentistry makes getting All-on-4® comfortable

Your comfort is our priority, so we do all we can to make your experience as comfortable as possible. We administer sedation to keep your relaxed and pain-free during the procedure, for example, and can provide many helpful tips for reducing discomfort when you get home.  

Will All-on-4® smile restoration treatment work for me?

Millions of people are choosing All-on-4®, so you may be wondering if this permanent tooth replacement option is right for you. You may be a good candidate for All-on-4® if you:

• Are missing 6 or more upper or lower teeth
• Want an alternative to traditional dentures
• Are in good health
• Have enough bone tissue in your jaw to hold the implants
• Are a non-smoker

Get a comfortable, secure, and life-changing smile restoration with All-on-4® in Placerville, CA

Schedule your All-on-4® consultation today to replace your missing teeth and improve your smile tomorrow. Our oral surgeon in Placerville, CA, provides All-on-4® to replace missing teeth.