Dentures that click when you talk are their own kind of exhausting. You may start choosing softer foods without really thinking about it. You may find yourself covering your mouth in photos or worrying about whether your dentures will move when you eat or speak.

All-on-4 and All-on-X dental implants can provide a fixed alternative to removable dentures for suitable patients who are missing most or all of their teeth. Instead of taking your teeth out at night, a full arch of replacement teeth is secured to dental implants placed in the jaw.

All-on-4 treatment uses four dental implants to support a full arch of replacement teeth. All-on-X is a broader term used when the number of implants is determined as part of an individual treatment plan. Your dentist will assess your teeth, gums, jawbone and overall oral health before recommending the approach that is appropriate for you.

Treatment is a significant procedure, so it is important to understand what is involved before making a decision. At Broward County Dental, your treatment can include removing remaining teeth where necessary, placing the dental implants and attaching the components needed to support your replacement teeth. Your dentist will explain the treatment process and recovery with you so you know what to expect.

Dr. Juan Carlos Flores is a Fellow of the International Dental Implant Association and has trained through the Dawson Academy curriculum. When you are considering full arch tooth replacement, experience and careful treatment planning are important considerations.

If you are considering All-on-4 or All-on-X dental implants in South Florida, Broward County Dental can assess your individual needs and discuss whether this type of treatment may be suitable for you.

Our team of experts starts by sedating the patient. After the sedation begins to take effect, our specialist takes out the patient’s remaining teeth. Our specialists make dissections into the patient’s gums to frame the sockets for the titanium rods. Our specialist affixes the titanium rods into the sockets.

What’s more, our specialist links abutments to the rods and suture the gums. In situations involving the upper arch, lower arch, or both, only four dental implants will be used to penetrate each arch. Our titanium rods will assist over-dentures as the implants combine with the gums and jawbone. Our team of experts understands how crucial recovery is. Hence, our specialist ensures you are aware of swelling and soreness that will occur after the procedure. Our experts prescribe over-the-counter pain relievers to help you cope with these feelings.

In most cases, healing takes three to six months because of osseointegration. As this process occurs, our specialist subjects the patient to eating soft foods because these foods do not require a lot of chewing. Too much chewing can weaken the implants. If bleeding continues till the patient reaches home. Oftentimes, our specialists advise patients to rinse with salt and warm water two to three times every day.

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If you are considering getting an all-on-4 dental implant, call us today to schedule an appointment at our practice. Our experienced team will be happy to discuss with you and determine whether all-on-4 dental implants are right for you.