All-on-4 Dental Implants Brooklyn

Rebuild a Strong & Complete Smile

Dental implants are designed to replace the roots of lost teeth, but does that mean you need one for each individual missing tooth? Not necessarily. Thanks to the All-on-4 method, our practice may be able to help you rebuild a strong and complete smile with as few implants as possible. But what is All-on-4, and what can you expect from the treatment process? This page provides some helpful information. You are also welcome to contact our Brooklyn City Dental team to ask questions or request a consultation.

How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?

Illustration of All-on-4 implants for upper and lower dental arches

The All-on-4 procedure is sometimes called Teeth in a Day because it is so efficient. In a single appointment, we may be able to remove your remaining natural teeth, surgically place implants in your jawbone, and provide you with a temporary denture (to be replaced later with a permanent denture).

All-on-4 works so well because the implants are placed at strategic locations in the jawbone. Two get placed toward the front of the mouth, and two go toward the back at a 45-degree angle. This method utilizes areas of the bone that are naturally strong and thick, so no bone grafts are usually necessary.

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

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You may be a candidate for the All-on-4 procedure if:

  • You are missing all or most of your teeth throughout one of your dental arches.
  • Your jawbone is healthy enough to support dental implants.
  • You are free of active gum disease.
  • You have good habits that will support the long-term success of your dental implants.

If you are unsure whether you qualify for dental implants, visit us for a consultation. Most adults with extensive tooth loss can get this procedure, either immediately or after some preliminary treatments.

Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants

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All-on-4 dental implants offer some outstanding benefits:

  • You can enjoy a strong bite force that can stand up to virtually any food.
  • An All-on-4 denture is permanently attached to the implants that support it, so in many ways, you can care for it just like you would care for natural teeth.
  • We design All-on-4 dentures so they look and feel as natural as possible.
  • Jawbone preservation. Dental implants stimulate the jawbone and can prevent the deterioration that normally occurs after the extraction of natural teeth.
  • Dental implants have the potential to last for decades.

All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants

Illustration of traditional dental implant, abutment, and crown

There are a few major differences between All-on-4 treatment and traditional implants:

  • Treatment process. All-on-4 usually requires just one surgery, whereas traditional implants may require two or more.
  • Number of implants. Replacing a full arch of teeth with traditional implants may require differing numbers of implants (up to 6 – 8 per dental arch).
  • Whereas traditional implants can replace any number of teeth, All-on-4 is exclusively for full-arch replacement.
  • In some cases, traditional implants have greater strength and stability than All-on-4.

Our team will be happy to help you decide which treatment option best fits your unique circumstances.