All-on-4 – Commack, NY

Achieve a Strong, Sturdy, and Beautiful Smile

In some cases, it’s more practical to address extensive tooth loss by fixing a denture in place than to replace each tooth individually. All-on-4 implant dentures from Silfa Dental allow a lifelike dental restoration to be securely mounted on only four strategically placed dental implants. This eliminates many of the inconveniences that come with traditional dentures such as slipping and jawbone erosion while creating a lifelike and durable restoration that gives the patient superior chewing force. Here’s a brief guide to how All-on-4 dentures work and the benefits they offer, but please contact our staff if you’d like to learn more.

Illustration of All-on-4 denture

Why Choose Silfa Dental for All-on-4?

  • Skilled and Experienced Dentist
  • Replace Many Teeth with Four Implants
  • Flexible Financing Options Available

How Do All-on-4 Implants Work?

Illustration of All-on-4 dentures

Dental implants are titanium posts surgically placed in the jawbone. These posts fuse with their surrounding bone structure through the natural process of osseointegration, which allows them to support dental restorations like bridges, crowns, or dentures so they can provide superior chewing power. All-on-4 dentures require four implants to be strategically placed at the thickest points in the jaw so they can provide maximum support and force, and the posterior implants located in the back of the mouth are placed at 45-degree angles to maximize their stability. The denture is then secured to the implants using abutment pieces, resulting in a comfortable and functional set of teeth that should never shift out of place.

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

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Most patients who have lost all of the teeth on at least one arch can be excellent candidates for All-on-4 dentures. If you aren’t ready to receive All-on-4 yet, you may be able to become a suitable candidate later after undergoing restorative treatments or bone grafts to clear up infections and reinforce your bone density. However, many patients who would need bone grafts for traditional implant dentures may not need them for All-on-4 due to the stability provided by the posterior implants being placed at 45-degree angles. After receiving All-on-4, you’ll need to commit to excellent oral hygiene to keep your restorations in great shape and prevent destructive oral infections. Poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, gum disease, and smoking can lead to dental implant failure.

Benefits of All-on-4 Implants

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All-on-4 implants offer a range of remarkable benefits such as:

  • Being permanently fixed in the mouth so you can clean them like you would real teeth
  • Feeling so natural and comfortable that you might forget that they are there
  • Restoring more chewing power so you can enjoy all the foods you love
  • Preventing jawbone erosion so you can maintain a youthful and vibrant appearance

All-On-4 vs. Traditional Implants

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All-on-4 implants differ from traditional implant dentures in several key ways like:

  • Requiring fewer implant posts to be placed, meaning the patient will have to undergo less surgery
  • Not requiring bone grafts in many cases
  • Dentures being placed on the same day that you receive your implant surgery, allowing you to enjoy your new smile right away