All-on-4 Dental Implants Bettendorf
Efficient & Reliable Full Arch Tooth Replacement
Dental implants are small posts that serve as prosthetic tooth roots. You might wonder if you need an implant for each and every tooth that you have lost! The answer, thankfully, is no. In fact, with All-on-4 dental implants in Bettendorf, our Pleasant Valley Dentistry team may be able to rebuild a full arch of teeth with as few as four implant posts. What exactly is All-on-4 treatment, and how does it work? This page explains some key details. You are also more than welcome to call us to request a personal consultation.
How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?
All-on-4 treatment is sometimes called Teeth in a Day due to its expedited and efficient nature. After any necessary planning and preliminary procedures, it may take us just one appointment to remove any remaining natural teeth, place your dental implants in your jawbone, and provide you with a beautiful temporary denture.
A key aspect of All-on-4 treatment is the strategy used to place the implants. Two go toward the front of the jaw, and two go toward the back at an angle. We utilize areas of the bone that are naturally strong and thick, so we can often avoid the need for a bone graft.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants?
You might be a suitable candidate for All-on-4 dental implants if:
- You have lost all or most of your teeth throughout one of your dental arches.
- Your remaining natural teeth are in poor condition.
- Your jawbone is strong enough and large enough to support dental implants.
- You are free of active gum disease and other conditions that might compromise the success of your procedure.
- You are committed to good habits that will support your implants’ long-term success.
If you are not sure if you qualify for All-on-4, visit us for a consultation. Most adults with significant tooth loss can get this procedure, either immediately or after some necessary preparatory care.
Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants
As a result of undergoing All-on-4 treatment, you may experience some significant benefits:
- Jawbone preservation. Dental implants stimulate the bone. This can prevent it from deteriorating and help you maintain your natural, youthful face shape.
- A strong bite. Dental implants can restore more bite force than traditional dentures; you should be able to dig into any food with ease!
- A beautiful smile. We carefully design All-on-4 implant dentures so they look very natural.
- Easy maintenance. An All-on-4 denture is permanently fixed to the implants that support it, so in many ways, taking care of it is similar to taking care of natural teeth.
All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants
Some noteworthy differences between traditional dental implants and All-on-4 include:
- Treatment process. The All-on-4 process is often faster and less invasive than that of traditional implants. It typically involves just one surgery, while traditional implants may require two or more.
- Number of teeth replaced. All-on-4 implants are exclusively for full arch replacement, whereas traditional implants can replace any number of missing teeth.
- In some cases, traditional implants can provide greater strength than All-on-4.
Our team can help you compare all your treatment options so you can make a confident decision about how to move forward.