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.

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?

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?

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

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

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

All-on-4 FAQs

Does Dental Insurance Cover All-on-4?

Coverage for dental implant procedures, including all-on-4, can vary significantly from policy to policy. Some plans cover parts of the process, like preliminary treatments and the final restoration. However, it is best to go over your benefits ahead of time so that you don’t run into any surprises. We would be happy to help you with this process, so if you have any questions or concerns regarding your plan, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Does Getting All-on-4 Dental Implants Hurt?

Many patients are hesitant to commit to treatment because they are worried that the procedure will be painful. We will always do everything we can to help you feel as comfortable as possible in the dental chair. Before your procedure begins, the area will be numbed with a local anesthetic. The jawbone doesn’t have very many nerve endings either. Ultimately, you shouldn’t feel a thing during your procedure. You may experience some soreness afterward, but this can be managed with your pain relievers.

How Long Does the All-on-4 Procedure Take?

Everyone’s case a little bit different, but in most cases, it takes between two and four hours for each arch to be placed. A lot of the time, patients are able to leave the practice with a temporary set of teeth. Once the jaw has completely healed, you will be able to return to the practice to get your permanent set of replacement teeth.

Will I Be Able to Remove My Denture?

With all-on-4 dental implants, your denture is fixed in place. It can only be removed by a dental professional. To keep your prosthetic in good condition, it is important that you follow a basic oral hygiene routine that includes brushing twice every day. Even though the denture itself cannot develop cavities, it’s still important that you keep your mouth clean to prevent the accumulation of plaque and bacteria that could damage the gum and bone tissue that support your implants.