If you’ve lost all of your teeth or are due for tooth removal, you need a set of functional, attractive dentures to replace them. But the instability of traditional dentures makes them uncomfortable for many people to wear. For that reason, dental implants are used in concert with them to provide support. The guide below helps explain this process, as well as the benefits of the All-on-4 system.

How Dental Implants Work

Dental implants are small titanium posts inserted into your jawbone during oral surgery. Over a short recovery period, they fuse securely with the bone and take the place of the roots of your missing teeth. Once they have fully integrated, they can be used to support dental prosthetics from a single false tooth to a full set of dentures.

Implant Supported Dentures

To replace a full arch of teeth, implants are topped with a small ball which snaps into a socket on the gum side of the dentures. Multiple balls and sockets hold the dentures securely in place when speaking, chewing, and smiling. You don’t have to use adhesive or worry that they’ll shift or come loose; instead, they will stay firmly in place until you’re ready to remove them.

The All-on-4 System

Typically, implant supported dentures require four to six dental implants to keep them secure, but these can be costly to place. The All-on-4 system uses the minimum number of implants to support both a full upper and lower row of teeth while keeping them stable, sturdy, and comfortable.

If you’re interested in the All-on-4 dental implant system, schedule a consultation with Dr. Andrew R. Glenn. As a fully qualified dentist and surgeon, he has served the Lincoln, NE, area for 12 years, providing thorough, compassionate, and high-quality surgical procedures to repair, restore, and beautify your smile. To make an appointment, call (402) 421-3401 or send a message online.