All On 4
 Almost one in five adults over the age of 65 have lost all of their teeth. Tooth loss is twice as common in seniors who are over the age of 75. This is because senior citizens tend to be more susceptible to poor oral health and hygiene. Senior citizens are most at risk of complete tooth loss. Their diet may lack essential nutrients and vitamins like calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C that are important for healthy teeth and gums. Aging bodies may have restricted mobility and make it difficult to take care of oral hygiene tasks like regular brushing and flossing of teeth. Reliance on caregivers or family members may affect the ability to visit the dentist regularly. All of these factors can have a long-lasting, adverse effect on one's dental condition, and due to excessive tooth decay, teeth fall out. In order to replace lost teeth, dentists recommend getting a set of dentures to help with eating and talking properly. DenturesTraditional dentures are dental devices that are inserted in the mouth to act as a new set of teeth. They replace the missing or lost teeth. Dentures are removable and can be taken out of the mouth before going to bed. Traditional dentures are custom-made to ensure that they fit well in a patient's mouth. Their flexible resin or thermoplastic nylon base creates suction pressure to ensure that the base is perfectly aligned on top of the patient's gums. However, the use of adhesive dental glue becomes necessary to prevent the denture from slipping out. Patients who continue to wear loose or ill-fitted dentures are more prone to injuries and bacterial infections in the mouth as compared to the ones who wear fitted permanent dentures, fixed dentures, or implant supported dentures. The main disadvantage of wearing dentures as a treatment for complete tooth loss is that dentures require extra care, regular maintenance and visits to the dentist, and can cause the facial muscles and skin to sag and look sunken in. The main advantage of wearing dentures is that they can be inserted inside the mouth without any surgery or pain and can be removed several times during the day. Bridging the Gap Between Dentures and Dental ImplantsA dental bridge contains two dental crowns on each end and replacement teeth in the middle. Just like a dental crown, the dental bridge is fixed on top of the new teeth like a cap. Together, the dental bridge and dental implants provide an effective, permanent and hassle-free solution for your lost teeth. The greatest advantage of All-on-4 dental implants is that it retains the shape of your face. The greatest disadvantage is that it is a surgical procedure with at least one month recovery time. All on 4® Treatment ConceptDental implants have become a wide-spread gold-standard for replacing missing teeth. If you are missing an entire row of teeth, a traditional dental implant may be too intensive for you. Therefore, All-on-4 dental implants has become a new and highly recommended procedure for those missing teeth on the entire upper or lower jaw. The All-on-4 dental implant procedure uses four implants to place an entire set of teeth, also called full arch dental implants, in your mouth. If this sounds like a dental implant surgery you are interested in getting, our staff at Harmony Dental can help provide you with the state-of-the-art care you need. What is an All-on-4 Procedure?An All-on-4 procedure has become the first same-day (also known as teeth in a day) dental implant treatment on the market. Our staff will first take a 3D scan of your teeth to make the perfect set of dentures for your mouth. After all of the dimensions have been configured, the teeth are made in our office and only take 30 to 45 minutes to procure. This is different from other dental implants since most require an off-site lab to make the dentures for you, which can take up to two weeks to complete. While your teeth are being created, our staff will begin to place four implants in your gums that will be used as the structural support for the dentures. However, you may require an additional one or two implants depending on the structure of your mouth and the overall health of your gums. The implants are created of titanium, which is biocompatible. This means your body will not reject the implants, significantly reducing any complications associated with dental implant surgery. Over several weeks, the implants will fuse with your natural bone, which will provide you with a structurally-sound set of teeth. Compared to traditional dentures, the All-on-4 set of teeth will be much more secure and provide the same stability as natural teeth. What Are the Benefits of All-on-4?An All-on-4 procedure is a revolutionary dental implant procedure that will offer you a wide range of benefits. You will require only one visit to our office, compared to the two visits required for dentures or dental implants. A typical dental implant requires a few weeks between getting the titanium implants and getting the caps placed on them to allow the implants time to fuse to the bone. This procedure can be done sooner and quicker, so you will not have to go without teeth for a prolonged period. An All-on-4 procedure also has the benefit of preserving the density of your bones by giving it structurally sound implants. When an implant is placed in the bone, it naturally fuses, giving the bone purpose. Without a purpose, your bone will begin melting and deteriorating away as your body does not see a need for it. The procedure will provide you with a possible lifetime guarantee with proper maintenance and care. It is custom fitted, which helps to keep it both secure and comfortable so you will not even notice it is there. Best of all, it provides you with a natural-looking aesthetic, so nobody will know you have an implant in your mouth. All-on-4 treatment is one of the only dental implant procedures that provide you with same-day teeth. Come See Us to Find Out if All on 4 Can Help You!To treat your complete tooth loss, visit us at Harmony Dental and let our expert team assist you with your oral health needs. If the All on 4 is something that interests you, please us a call today at (541) 246-3250 to schedule an appointment. |
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