When you have traditional dentures, they could last only a few years before replacement is necessary. But what if we could attach them to dental implants, offering a fixed option? With All-On-Four, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist can support a new smile in only one day!
The Impact of Total Tooth Loss
We recommend All-On-Four to address cases in which a patient has lost most or all of their natural teeth. When we suffer advanced tooth loss, this could limit meal options, deprive us of essential nutrients, and even lead to issues speaking clearly. You could also develop an older appearance, as the body stops sending key nutrients to the bone structure around the missing root, so the jaw gradually weakens and erodes to cause further tooth loss and an older appearance. But we can help, often in only one visit, so you can smile with confidence again.
Inserting Your Dental Implants
Traditional dental implant dentures require between six and eight posts per arch, which means if you have lost jawbone structure there may not be enough to support these without first undergoing a grafting or sinus lift procedure. But with All-On-Four, we only need four small posts per arch, which require less structure to stay in place. We will extract the last few teeth and use digital imaging technology to plan the exact placement of the posts to ensure they stimulate the growth of jawbone structure. These are recognized by the body as natural roots so the flow of nutrients resumes to preserve your jawbone and your youthful facial features too. This also ensures your new teeth can stay in place for decades to come, possibly a lifetime!
Connecting Dentures Same-Day
Typically, once the posts are placed there is a waiting period of months before denture is attached. But with All-On-Four, once we insert the posts, we will attach abutments and connect a set of new and custom teeth, so you leave our office with a complete smile. These will be fixed in place and never slip when you eat or speak, and we can offer instructions for care to ensure your new smile can truly last. For some, these can stay in place for decades, possibly a lifetime!
If you have any questions about how we replace missing teeth and support a new smile with All-On-Four, then contact our team today to get started. You deserve a full smile and we want to help!
Schedule an All-On-Four Procedure with Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist
Our team wants to offer teeth-in-a-day with our custom fixed dentures, so you can enjoy your favorite dishes again and smile with confidence. To schedule an appointment and start your care, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800.
