All-on-4® by Nobel Biocare in Pawling

What Are All-on-4 Dental Implants?

Traditional dentures rest atop your gums and are secured by messy and often ineffective denture adhesive. All-on-4 dentures, however, are affixed to dental implants in your jaw, so they're permanently installed and can't slip or fall out. They look and feel the same as your natural teeth and are an excellent solution if you've lost teeth due to age, decay, gum disease, or trauma. They're not maintenance-free, however. You need to care for them the same as you would natural teeth. If poor oral hygiene was the cause of losing your natural teeth, ask your dentist for suggestions on improving your dental hygiene routine. Call our Pawling office for more information or an appointment.

How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?

All-on-4 implants are permanently installed onto a full denture or bridge on the upper or lower jaw. The titanium post is installed at a 45-degree angle, which provides superior strength and stability. It also allows the post to be placed deeper into the jawbone, so bone grafts are not usually needed.

Since titanium is biocompatible with bone, osseointegration is usually quick, and your site heals rapidly. In the interim, we'll provide you with a temporary denture, and we'll notify you when your permanent denture is ready. You'll return to our Pawling office, and we'll install it. The lab will have matched it to the shape and shade of your natural teeth, so no one will know that you have dentures.

Sometimes, patients can have an All-on-4 installed in one office through our teeth-in-a-day service. If you're interested in this procedure, let us know. If you want to schedule an appointment or have questions, call our Pawling office, and we'll help you.

What's the All-on-4 Before And After Procedure?

When you come to our Pawling office for your initial consultation, your dentist will thoroughly examine your mouth to determine if you're a good candidate for the procedure. If you need additional dental work, we'll do that beforehand.

Next, we'll insert the titanium posts and provide you with aftercare instructions that you need to follow precisely. Otherwise, you can develop complications that will delay your healing. We'll provide you with a temporary denture to wear until we receive your permanent denture. You need to maintain good oral hygiene before and after you receive your permanent All-on-4s. If you need suggestions, ask your All-on-4 dentist.

How Much Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Cost?

Your All-on-4 treatment cost will be unique to you and will depend on several factors, such as your insurance coverage, any other work that needs to be performed, and the type of materials used. We'll provide you with a comprehensive estimate of the cost of your treatment. Let us know if finances are an issue, and we'll work with you. We recommend that you speak to your provider before your appointment so you know the scope and limitations of your insurance benefits. Call our Pawling office if you have questions or want to schedule an appointment.

Is There a Difference Between Traditional Implants and the All-on-4 Implants?

With the All-on-4 treatment, you'll need only four implants, whereas you can need as many as 10 with traditional implants, which also can require bone grafts. Recovery is much quicker, and the All-on-4 procedure is considerably less invasive. To schedule an appointment or for answers to more questions, call our Pawling office.

What's the Difference Between All-on-4 and Traditional Dentures?

Traditional dentures aren't permanently attached, so they can slip or fall out. The adhesive can be messy, and you need to soak them periodically, and they don't help maintain the structural stability of your jawbone. All-on-4 dentures however, help preserve the structure of your jawbone and the alignment of your other teeth, and they don't slip or fall out because they're permanently installed into your jaw.

Where Can I Find All-on-4 Dental Implants Near Me?

If the All-on-4 denture treatment sounds appealing to you and you'd like more information or to schedule an initial consultation, call Nevid Dental at (845) 855-3600, and we can help you. Our dentists have extensive training in this procedure and have provided many of our patients with the beautiful smiles they want, and the self-confidence that comes with knowing your teeth won't embarrass you. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

We look forward to speaking with you and working with you.