All-on-4 Dental Implants – Derby, KS

Fast & Reliable Full-Arch Tooth Replacement

Dental implants are designed to replace the roots of missing teeth, so does that mean that you need an implant for each missing tooth? Not necessarily! In fact, with All-on-4 dental implants, it is often possible to perform fast and reliable full-arch tooth replacement with just four prosthetic tooth roots! Even better, you may be able to get a temporary denture on the same day as your implant surgery. Would you like to learn more about this streamlined service? Contact Illuminate Family Dentistry in Derby today. We look forward to getting you on the road to a complete, confident, and strong smile.

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How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?

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During All-on-4 surgery, any remaining natural teeth are extracted, and four dental implants are placed into the jawbone. Two are placed toward the front, and two go toward the back at a 45-degree angle. This strategy utilizes areas of the bone that are naturally strong and thick, so the implants are able to support a provisional (temporary) denture right away. For this reason, All-on-4 treatment is sometimes referred to as “Teeth in a Day.” After a healing period of a few months, our team can replace the provisional denture with a permanent one.

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

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You may be a candidate for All-on-4 dental implants if:

  • You are missing all or most of your teeth throughout one of your dental arches.
  • Your jawbone is healthy and strong enough to support dental implants. (Most people meet this requirement, even without a bone graft.)
  • You are free of active gum disease and other conditions that might interfere with your implants.
  • You have good habits that will support the long-term success of your new smile.

If you are unsure of whether you qualify for All-on-4, visit us for a consultation. Most people with extensive tooth loss can qualify for this procedure!

Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants

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All-on-4 treatment offers some amazing benefits:

  • A strong bite. You can expect to be able to eat all of your favorite foods, including tough and chewy items that are off-limits with traditional dentures.
  • A beautiful smile. We carefully design All-on-4 dentures with the goal of making them as attractive and natural-looking as possible.
  • All-on-4 dentures are permanently attached to the implants that support them. In many ways, they can be treated just like natural teeth.
  • Jawbone preservation. Dental implants stimulate the jawbone and can prevent it from deteriorating over time.

All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants

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There are a few key differences between All-on-4 treatment and traditional dental implants:

  • All-on-4 is faster and less invasive. All-on-4 usually requires just one surgery, whereas traditional implants may require two or more.
  • All-on-4 may be more cost-effective. The streamlined treatment process is more economical in some cases than full-arch tooth replacement with regular implants.
  • Traditional implants are more versatile. Traditional implants can replace any number of teeth, whereas All-on-4 is exclusively for full-arch replacement.
  • Traditional implants may be stronger. Using more implants may lend greater stability and strength to a denture.

Our team can help you decide which type of treatment is best for your unique situation.