All-on-4 Dental Implants in Houston, TX

Are all of the teeth in your upper or lower jaw missing? All-on-4 dental implants are durable, cost-effective alternatives to complete detachable dentures. Lava Dental offers All-on-4 dental implants in Houston, TX. Our team can help determine if this is the right dental solution.

What Are All-on-4 Implants?

All-on-4 technology refers to placing four strategically planned implants to keep a denture in place. This prevents the need for more than four implants, and all of the implants can be placed in one or two appointments. The procedure helps your denture fit more securely and prevents the need for creams, adhesive strips, and gels. It is safe and easy, and most implants heal fully in about six months.

Why Do I Need All-on-4 Implants?

You may want or even need All-on-4 if your prosthesis constantly slips and falls out. Likewise, your prosthetic appliance might be uncomfortable or ill-fitting, causing you to feel pain or discomfort whenever you put it in. The implants easily keep the denture in place so that it won’t slip or budge, allowing for a more natural and realistic-looking smile.

Who’s a Good Candidate for All-on-4 Implants?

Most patients who want all-on-4 implants can safely have the procedure done. Remember that implants rely on healthy underlying bone mass to bond fully. If you have bone loss, we may suggest a bone grafting before the all-on-4 surgery. We will go over your health and medical history before placing implants, and you should be healthy enough to undergo the procedure and heal from it.

What Happens During the Procedure for All-on-4 Implants?

The first step is discussing your sedative options so that we can provide you with the comfortable experience you expect. We then administer this sedation and begin the surgery. We will create small incisions through the gums, and the titanium implant posts will be inserted deep into the bone. The sutures may be sutured to close the area and help promote proper healing. 

Over about three to six months, your implants will naturally begin to fuse with the surrounding bone and become secure, stable, and virtually permanent. After taking impressions, you’ll then come in and have a specially made denture for you. We’ll show you how to remove and place the dentures as needed throughout the day.

Rebuild Your Smile with Innovative Technology

All-on-4 implants are a durable, long-lasting solution for an entire arch of missing teeth. They give replacement teeth a strong and sturdy foundation, and together, they provide a restoration that feels and functions like your natural teeth. Lava Dental offers All-on-4 dental implants in Houston, TX, and we encourage you to find out if this is the best option for you.