All-on-4® by Nobel Biocare in Jacksonville

What Are All-on-4 Dental Implants?

All-on-4 dental implants are permanent dentures that are affixed to four titanium implants strategically placed in your jawbone. Two are placed in front and two are placed at an angle in the rear. Placing the rear implants at an angle provides extra strength for them so that bone grafts are often unnecessary. Since the dentures are permanently attached to the implants, they stay put. They never slip, and they never fall out. If you've lost teeth due to age, gum disease, decay, or injury, then the All-on-4 system may work well for you. For more information, give us a call.

What Enables All-on-4 Dental Implants to Work So Well?

When you receive All-on-4 dentures, your dentist will first install the implants. Then, when those sites have fully healed, a custom-made denture will be permanently attached to them, and your procedure will be complete. Four implants are strategically placed, two in the rear and two in the front. Placing the rear implants at an angle provides them with additional stability that often eliminates the need for a bone graft.

Since the posts are made of titanium, the body readily assimilates them through a process called osseointegration. This means that after a time, your posts will become part of your jawbone and can only be removed surgically. Since your dentures are custom-made at a laboratory, they'll match the color, shape, and size of your natural teeth. This means that if you need All-on-4 dentures on only the upper or lower jaw, they'll match your natural teeth, and no one will know that you're wearing dentures unless you tell them.

Some of our patients qualify for the teeth-in-a-day program, but only your can dentist can determine that after a consultation. If you're interested in getting All-on-4 dentures installed in one visit, talk to your dentist about it during your initial consultation.

What Are the All-on-4 Before and After Steps?

When you come to our office for your first visit, we'll thoroughly examine your teeth and gums. If you need additional procedures, we'll recommend them. If not, then we'll provide you with an All-on-4 treatment plan and a detailed cost estimate. If you want All-on-4 dentures but finances are an issue, let us know. We have financing options that may help you. We want you to have the treatments you need at a cost that fits your budget. Call our office for more information.

If you and your dentist decide to proceed with your All-on-4 treatment, we'll place the implants and provide you with detailed aftercare instructions. You must follow your aftercare instructions exactly as prescribed. Otherwise, you may develop complications that will delay your procedure.

How Much Will My All-on-4 Dental Implants Cost?

The cost for your procedure will be unique to you and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to:

• Additional procedures you need
• The materials you select
• The implant locations
• Your insurance coverage and benefits

The All-on-4 cost is significantly less than if you chose a mouth full of implants. The treatment is also less invasive, requires fewer office visits, and has a shorter recovery time. If you'd like more information, call our Jacksonville office, and we'll be happy to answer them.

Are All-on-4 Dental Implants Advantageous to Traditional Implants?

One advantage to the All-on-4 system is that it requires fewer implants. This saves money, time, and discomfort, and it's less invasive than a mouth full of implants. Most of our patients are very happy with their All-on-4 dental implants.

How Do All-on-4 Dentures Differ From Traditional Dentures?

Traditional dentures sit on top of your gums and are precariously secured with messy adhesive. They don't help maintain jawbone structure, and they need to be removed for daily maintenance, including soaking. The All-on-4 method, however, helps maintain the structure of your jawbone. Since it's permanently secured to dental implants, you don't have to worry that your dentures will fall out or slip around at an inopportune moment. In addition, All-on-4 dentures can help restore your self-confidence and self-esteem, and you can start eating your favorite foods once again.

Where Can I Find an All-on-4 Dentist?

If you're wondering where you can get All-on-4 dentures and have been searching for "All-on-4 dental implants near me", then your search has ended. Call Argyle Dental Center at (904) 348-0827, and we can help you. If you have any questions, we'll answer them, and then we can schedule an appointment for you. Don't suffer from denture embarrassment any longer. Call our office today. We look forward to speaking with you.