What Does All On 4 Dental Implants Mean?
All-on-4 is a dental implant technique whereby full-arch implant bridges are supported by just 4 dental implants. It can be a daunting thought if you require a full-mouth restoration, not to mention the cost or the pain you may have to go through to feel confident enough to smile freely once again. So what are your options?
Dentures are the low-cost option where artificial teeth and gums are moulded to your mouth. They adhere using suction and are not permanently fixed, so require removal and cleaning each night. The problem with “false teeth” is that due to the lack of tooth roots in your jaw, over time, your jaw will shrink, and these dentures must be replaced every few years to avoid slippage.
Full implants differ from all-on-4 implants because they use a lot more implants per jaw – typically 8-10, which can put a strain on your mouth and body and take anywhere from 6 months to a year to complete because your jaw needs to heal in between procedures. This type of dental restoration can also be extremely costly. The all-on-4 dental technique puts a lot less pressure on your jaw thanks to the fact that only 4 dental implants are used, and the entire procedure can be done in a single day. The dental implants are angled and don’t require bone grafting so recovery time is a lot quicker, meaning you will be smiling again in no time!
Who Will be Helped by All-on-4 Implants?
If you’re experiencing tooth loss, significant decay and gum disease, and frequent infections these all-on-4 dental implants could be the answer you’re looking for. Once you begin to lose teeth, it’s likely you will also lose bone tissue as your jaw shifts in reaction to the lost teeth. This means many people are turned away from other dental implants due to a lack of tissue to secure them. This leaves people to explore adhesive dentures but they don’t provide the functionality of teeth so many are left frustrated. Read More
By using all-on-4-implants to secure a bridge of teeth, our process restores the strength of a bite so you can enjoy all your favourite crunchy foods like apples and crusty bread once you’ve recovered. As they don’t have to be removed and cleaned and are anchored into your jawbone, they will help maintain the shape of your jawline and chin so you’ll age well without the ‘sunken face’ look you can get with removable false teeth. Better yet, when cared for as directed they should last a lifetime, so you won’t have to keep coming in for dental procedures, just your routine appointments. One recovery period is all it should take to restore your teeth.
Where To Get Your All-On-4 Implants Fitted?
Goldfields Family Dental is just that – a family dental clinic where the whole family can get treated. We are a state-of-the-art facility with experienced and friendly staff capable of helping with any and all of your dental needs.
We are open 7 days a week and will see toothaches and traumas on the day, so you don’t have to worry about unnecessary suffering whilst waiting to be seen by a dentist. We offer many treatments other dentists don’t offer, including i/v sedation or “sleep dentistry” so you don’t have to travel 7 hours to Perth for your treatment. We have the biggest hygiene department in Kalgoorlie, and the only practice to have Oral Health Therapists running it.
From emergency dentistry, pediatrics or all on 4 dental implants, we are here to help. Our unique services and modern facility make us stand out from the rest.
It’s Time To Look After Your Teeth
Preventative treatments are certainly the way to go – saving you time, money and pain later in life. Our oral health therapists are experts in their field and play a major role in maintaining healthy teeth and preventing gum disease (which can lead to gingivitis, tooth decay and eventual tooth loss), and are trained in pediatric dentistry so your children can always have a happy, healthy smile.
We offer the most up-to-date procedures from building up worn-down teeth, teeth whitening, crowns and bridges, and all-on-4 implants. Call us today and restore your smile for tomorrow! Read Less
