All-On-4 Dental Implants – Garland, TX
Regain Your Full Smile with All-On-4
Have you been struggling with complete tooth loss? If so, you understand the difficulties that come with missing all of your teeth. The good news is that you don’t have to settle for a life without a functional bite. At Dentistry By Brand, our team can provide personalized All-On-4 dental implants in Garland to rebuild your entire smile! Not only can this treatment provide many of the perks of dentures, but it can also look and function very much like your natural pearly whites. Keep reading to learn more about this procedure and what you can expect from the results. Feel free to give us a call today to schedule your consultation!
How Do All-On-4 Implants Work?
With All-On-4 implants, our team will use four biocompatible metal posts to strategically place them in your jawbone (for either arch), which will provide incredible support for your future prosthetic. This tooth replacement option is also good for patients who have a minimal volume of jawbone density. After receiving All-On-4 implants, you’ll receive a temporary restoration before later getting it replaced with a permanent one.
Am I a Candidate for All-On-4 Implants?
The best way to know if you’re eligible for this treatment is by undergoing an initial consultation with our team. That said, some of the factors that make a good candidate for All-On-4 include:
- Has lost most or all of the teeth on one or both dental arches
- Free of any gum disease or other oral health problems
- Has good overall health and committed to maintaining great oral health
- Has adequate jawbone volume, usually without needing bone grafting
In some instances, patients may require preliminary services to prepare their mouths for the All-On-4 process. Once any complications have been resolved, our team can move forward with planning your treatment.
Benefits of All-On-4 Implants
Here are some of the great advantages you can expect to enjoy when rebuilding your smile with this treatment option:
- Perfectly personalized prosthetics that appear as natural as possible
- Strong biting power so you can enjoy most of your favorite foods
- Dental implants stimulate the jawbone, which prevents deterioration and further tooth loss
- Since your dentures will be fixed to your jawbone, you can care for your smile like natural teeth
All-On-4 vs. Traditional Implants
All-On-4 implants offer a wide range of benefits when rebuilding your smile, and it’s also less invasive since they typically don’t require the need for bone grafts. The process usually also involves only one appointment instead of multiple, making it a quicker process overall. That said, if a patient requires maximum stability and strength, then dental implants might be the better option. Our team will walk you through your solutions so that you know the ideal way to restore your smile.
All-on-4 FAQs
Does Getting All-on-4 Dental Implant Treatment Hurt?
Our Garland team always strives to make our patients as comfortable as possible during procedures, including All-on-4. Thanks to numbing agents and our careful touch, you may feel very little as you are undergoing the placement of your dental implants.
Once the local anesthesia wears off, you can expect your mouth to be sore. Some swelling and minor bleeding may also occur. Any discomfort should be manageable with pain medications. Most patients are able to return to work within a few days of their surgery, though it can take a few weeks for discomfort to totally disappear.
How Long Does the All-on-4 Procedure Take?
All-on-4 is sometimes called “Teeth in a Day.” That is because during a single appointment, it may be possible to remove your remaining natural teeth, place your dental implants, and provide you with a provisional denture.
However, the entirety of the All-on-4 process can take several months from beginning to end. First, you must attend a consultation. If you require gum disease treatment or other procedures before getting dental implants, they can extend your treatment timeline. Once your implants are in place, it may be a few months before your provisional denture is replaced by a permanent one.
Does Dental Insurance Cover All-on-4 Implants?
Some dental insurance plans cover dental implant procedures, including All-on-4. You will need to check the details of your specific policy to find out how it might apply. Our team accepts insurance, so we can assist you with this process.
If your dental insurance covers All-on-4, you may still have to pay a substantial sum out-of-pocket. (Insurance may only cover about half the cost of dental implants, up to the amount of your plan’s annual maximum.) Our team can give you an estimate and help you understand your payment options. For example, you are likely to qualify for an installment plan through CareCredit.
Does the All-on-4 Procedure Have Any Risks?
There is no such thing as a totally risk-free medical procedure. Similar to other oral surgeries, All-on-4 carries the slight chance of infection and other complications.
Our team takes patient safety very seriously, and we do all we can to keep risks to a bare minimum. The vast majority of the cases we handle are successful.
Will People Be Able to Tell that My Teeth Are Not Real?
We take great care to design All-on-4 dentures so they look as natural as possible. Their color, size, and shape should all be customized to complement your unique features, and their dental implant roots will be well-concealed beneath your gumline. Onlookers may not have any idea that your teeth are not natural — unless, of course, you want to tell them about your treatment experience.