All-On-4 Implants – Kent, WA

A Quicker, More Convenient Way to Restore Smiles

A middle-aged woman wearing a navy blouse and showing off her smile after receiving All-On-4 implants in Kent

Have you been told you don’t qualify for traditional dental implants because of a lack of bone density? Far too often, patients who experience a weakening jawbone miss out on the opportunity for a complete, fully restored smile. Fortunately, at Complete Dental Care, our team can offer an alternative solution that will give you the smile you deserve. With All-On-4 implants in Kent, we can safely and effectively replace your missing teeth and offer greater stability and permanence. Instead of resulting to a traditional denture, let us give you a smile you can be proud to show off to friends and family. Contact our office today to find out if you are eligible for treatment.

How Do All-On-4 Implants Work?

A digital image of a customized lower denture being secured over All-On-4 dental implants

If you suffer from a deteriorating jawbone, you may be ineligible for a traditional implant-retained denture. Because these often require 6 or more implants to be placed into your jawbone, it can be difficult for dental professionals to find dense enough areas to ensure a successful placement.

With All-On-4 implants, we can strategically place four dental implants into specified areas of your jawbone, each providing necessary support for your custom-made denture. Typically, two implants are positioned at an angle in the back of your jawbone and two exist toward the front of your mouth. This will create an even foundation that readily supports your new smile.

Am I a Candidate for All-On-4 Implants?

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If you have significant bone loss in one or both of your arches, you may qualify for All-On-4 implants. The only way to know for sure is by scheduling an initial consultation with Dr. Manpreet Dhaliwal. It is during this visit that he will examine your oral cavity and facial structure to determine if this type of restorative procedure can be accomplished. Naturally, you will need to have good general oral health and be free of gum disease or other more problematic issues (i.e. diabetes, autoimmune disorders), as these can make it difficult to heal effectively and achieve a successful placement.

What Are the Benefits of All-On-4 Implants?

A dentist discussing the benefits of All-On-4 implants with a male patient

By combining a traditional denture with dental implants in Kent, you can expect to experience the following benefits:

A restorative treatment that has a success rate of 95% and higher
Is comfortable to wear and looks completely natural
Allows you to regain nearly 70% of your bite force
Eliminates the potential for slippage or irritation
Allows you to maintain your facial structure and shape and prevents further deterioration of the jawbone
Is easy to care for and maintain
Can last decades or more with regular care and maintenance
Does not require that you undergo additional procedures (i.e. bone graft or sinus lift)

How Does All-On-4 Differ?

A dentist talking with an older woman who is looking at her new smile in the mirror while seated in a dentist’s chair

Unlike a traditional implant-retained denture, All-On-4 implants are inserted into the densest areas of your jawbone. Why is this important? For individuals who want regular implants, they will need to undergo a bone graft or sinus lift to add bone minerals to the weakened areas of the jaw. This can add months onto the timeline to receive a new and improved smile.

With All-On-4, there are no additional procedures needed because your dentist will use the strongest parts of your bone to serve as the foundation for your implants. Also, you can expect to receive a temporary denture the same day as your implant placement. This is far different from traditional implants, as you will be required to wait several months before you can receive any type of denture. As a result, you will get to walk away from your surgical procedure with a complete, functional smile while you heal at home.