All-on-4 is a technique used to replace all upper or lower missing teeth with as few as four implants. The implants are placed towards the front of the jaw, and a fixed dental prosthesis (denture) is custom-designed to connect to the implants. Also referred to as hybrids, All-on-4 dentures are permanent and cannot be removed by the patient like a removable denture.
How Does All-on-4 Work?
The success of All-on-4 implants is due to their placement in the bone. Our oral surgeon places 4–6 implants in the top or bottom jawbone close to the front of the mouth where the bone is strongest. Two of the implants are also tilted to increase bone-to-implant contact for greater stability.
We attach temporary dentures to the implants the same day they are placed, so you don’t have to go without teeth. After the implants heal in 3–6 months, we will replace the temporary with your final denture.
Why Choose Us for All-on-4
Here at Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible care for our patients. If you would like to learn more about All-on-4 or our other tooth replacement options, please call our Columbia, SC, dental office to schedule an appointment.