All-On-4 Implants

Explore Your Candidacy

You may be a candidate for All-on-4 implants if you are missing some or all of the teeth in your upper or lower jaw, or both. You will need sufficient jawbone tissue to support the implants, but if you have experienced some jaw atrophy, you may still be a candidate.

Dr. Clavin and our team can assess your candidacy during an initial consultation. We will take x-rays of your jaw and Dr. Clavin will perform an oral health evaluation to determine if All-on-4 implants are the right treatment for you. Patients who smoke, suffer from uncontrolled diabetes, or have periodontal disease may not immediately qualify for dental implants of any kind. 

The All-on-4 technique allows a wider range of patients to experience the benefits of dental implants.

Receiving All-on-4 Implants

If Dr. Clavin determines you are a candidate for the All-on-4 technique, he can coordinate with a trusted periodontal practice in the same building. Your periodontist will numb your gums and jawbone and then make small incisions before inserting the titanium posts. During the implantation process, your periodontist will angle the back posts slightly to achieve greater surface contact between the jaw and implants. This positioning is one reason why All-on-4 can support a denture with fewer implants. Once the implants are in place, your periodontist will close the incisions with sutures. 

In most cases, your periodontist can immediately attach a temporary denture to wear while your jaw heals. This can take four to six months. Once the implants and jaw have become fused, Dr. Clavin will attach your permanent denture for a fully restored smile. 

Benefits of Replacing Your Teeth with All-on-4

Many patients choose All-on-4 because:

• It can eliminate the need for a bone graft
• It requires fewer implants
• It can support a denture right away, rather than having to wait until the jaw has fully healed

In addition to these unique benefits, All-on-4 provides many of the same outstanding benefits that traditional implants provide, including:

• Superior denture stability
• Prevention of further jaw atrophy
• A solution that can last a lifetime with proper care

A Strong Base for Your Dentures

For the right candidates, implant-supported dentures are the absolute best way to replace a full dental arch. The All-on-4 technique allows a wider range of patients to experience the benefits of this advanced tooth replacement method. For more information about dental implants or the All-on-4 method, call our office at (612) 332-5122 or contact us online today.