When you suffer from the loss of most or all of your teeth, this can impact everything from how you speak to how you eat. But help is possible! Even if your jaw has been left weakened by tooth loss, we can use a unique set of implant dentures to support a new smile. At your San Antonio, TX, dentist’s office, we can discuss the benefits of All-On-4.
The Dangers of Advanced Tooth Loss
As we touched on above, tooth loss could mean serious trouble for your smile. Losing most or all of your teeth severely limits your meal options and in turn, deprives you of essential nutrients too. Speaking clearly could be difficult, which impacts your social interactions. You could also be more likely to develop an older appearance too, as the jawbone gradually weakens and breaks down following tooth loss. To avoid these complications and ensure a full smile that looks and functions like a natural one, our team could support a complete set of fixed dentures with only four implant posts per arch.
The Benefits of All-On-4
Our jaw loses mass and density following tooth loss, which can cause us to develop an older appearance and lead to issues with daily function, from eating to speaking. This weakened jaw could also be unable to support traditional dental implants without first undergoing grafting or sinus lift procedures. But with All-On-4, our team will use only four small implant posts per arch, which are designed to require less structure to stay in place. We insert these at the right angles and positions to support a denture and also stimulate the growth of jawbone structure to keep your smile whole and healthy.
How We Secure Your New Smile
When the four posts are in place, we will add abutments to them that allow us to connect your finished denture. The prosthetic portion is custom-made from durable and lifelike materials, ensuring a comfortable fit and a lifelike appearance too. Once in place, these can last for decades or possibly a lifetime, so you can eat and speak as you did prior to tooth loss, and always feel confident when you smile. The entire process can be completed in only one visit too, so you leave with a full and beautiful smile!
If you have any questions about teeth-in-a-day with the All-On-4 system, then contact our team right away. We want to help you enjoy a full smile again!
Speak With Your San Antonio, TX, Cosmetic Dentist About Fixed Implant Dentures
With the All-On-4 system, our team can support a complete and long-lasting smile. If you would like to learn more about securing long-lasting implant dentures, please call Aesthetic Dental Partners in San Antonio, TX today at (210) 446-3446.
