All-on-4 – Tulsa, OK

A Long-Lasting Solution for Extensive Tooth Loss

Dental implants have many advantages over other forms of tooth replacement, such as their sturdiness and their longevity. If you want to rebuild your smile with dental implants after extensive tooth loss, you don’t need to get a separate implant post for each tooth. In fact, with All-on-4, Dr. Hammond only needs four implant posts to replace all of your missing teeth! Reach out to us today for more details about this state-of-the-art procedure.

Why Choose Glisten Dental Care of Tulsa for All-on-4?

  • Dental Implants Placed In-Office
  • Beautiful, Lifelike Replacement Teeth
  • State-of-the-Art Technology

How Do All-on-4 Implants Work?

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All-on-4 involves placing four dental implants into your jaw so that they can serve as the foundation for a full row of replacement teeth. The two posts near the back of the mouth will be inserted at a 45-degree angle; this lets them fuse with the parts of the jaw with higher bone density. This approach makes it less likely that you will require bone grafting to qualify for the procedure.

The implant posts will ultimately support a denture that has been designed to resemble your natural teeth as closely as possible. The prosthesis will be anchored in place thanks to metal connector pieces called abutments.

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

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Since All-on-4 can make bone grafting unnecessary, it can potentially be a viable option even for those who have less bone density in their jaws. That said, we will still need to confirm that you are a candidate for All-on-4 by examining your mouth and considering your specific dental needs. Chances are you can get All-on-4 implants if you meet the following criteria:

  • You have lost most or all of the teeth in at least one arch.
  • You are healthy enough to have oral surgery performed.
  • You don’t currently have gum disease or other oral health issues.
  • You are able to make a lifelong commitment to practicing excellent oral hygiene.

Benefits of All-on-4 Implants

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The stability of All-on-4 implants means that you won’t have to worry about your new teeth slipping out of place. Additionally, you will be able to brush and floss your prosthesis as if it were a natural part of your mouth. And thanks to the bite force of the dental implants, you will be able to eat virtually any kind of food again.

Of course, implant-supported tooth replacement options have other advantages as well. Since the implant posts mimic the functions of your tooth roots, they can help fight bone loss. Furthermore, as long as they’re properly maintained, dental implants tend to have far longer lifespans than traditional bridges and dentures.

All-On-4 vs. Traditional Implants

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All-on-4 stands out from traditional dental implant treatments in a number of ways. Not only does it require fewer implant posts to replace an entire row of teeth (namely four as opposed to six or eight), but it can save you a significant amount of time and trouble since it can make bone grafting unnecessary. And as another perk, it is often possible to have a denture placed on the same day that you receive your All-on-4 implants.