Regain Confidence and Reclaim Your Complete Smile with All-on-4 Dental Implants
Do you have extensive tooth loss in Greenville, South Carolina? Say goodbye to ill-fitting dentures and hello to a confident, natural-looking grin with transformative All-on-4 dental implants from The Smile Company. With four strategically placed dental implants, Dr. Thorpe Jacob can replace all the missing teeth in an entire arch. Unlike traditional dentures, All-on-4 dental implants are more stable and real-looking.
What are All-on-4 dental implants?
A dental implant is a titanium fixture surgically inserted in the jawbone to support one or more replacement teeth. We love dental implants because they are versatile to replace one, several, or all teeth. But how do dental implants restore your smile after losing all teeth?
It’s easy to assume an implant for every tooth lost is the only way to treat widespread tooth loss. While this method can work, it’s extensive and expensive. Instead, we can replace all your teeth with just four dental implants per jaw. These implants are strategically placed in the mouth (typically two in the front and two in the rear) to support a natural-looking denture or bridge with 12-14 artificial teeth.
What to expect from All-on-4 dental implants
Like traditional implants, the first step when transforming your smile with All-on-4 dental implants is to book an appointment with Dr. Jacob, who has now placed over 3 decades! The objective is to examine your oral health and overall well-being to determine your eligibility for implantology. We also use this examination to plan your dental implant treatment, including where to place the implants, tooth restoration type, etc.
If you are eligible for dental implants, we embark on implant surgery. All procedures in our office are administered with your comfort in mind. We work closely with you for a worry-free dental experience. Before any treatment, we explain the procedure in detail and encourage you to ask questions before, during, and after the procedure.
During your implant placement, we go to great lengths to eliminate as much discomfort as possible. Before any work is done on you, we precisely numb your gums with fast-acting local anesthesia. Modern anesthetics work for many patients, but if you have dental anxiety, you can talk to us about sedation dentistry for maximum comfort.
After placing your implant, we’ll give you homecare instructions for a smooth recovery. Of course, we are available for questions after treatment should you have niggling questions.
Your implants need 4-6 months to allow for healing. During this period, the titanium post fuses with the jawbone through osseointegration to form one biological structure. After healing and fusion, we place a fixed denture or bridge to restore your smile.
The benefits of All-on-4 dental implants
By cleverly placing two implants at the front of the mouth and two implants angled at the rear, a mere four implants are all that’s required to offer full arch support. Because All-on-4 dental implants are securely anchored in the jawbone, they provide numerous benefits.
Some include:
- Stability when eating, smiling, or talking
- Dental implants prevent bone loss in the area placed
- They are easy to maintain
- Renewed confidence
- They are less invasive and cost-effective than traditional dental implants
Would you like to restore your smile with All-on-4 dental implants in Greenville, SC? Please call (864) 243-8231 to schedule a free consultation with The Smile Company.
