Tooth loss can happen due to disease, decay, traumatic accident, or simple dental neglect. When you lose multiple teeth, it not only compromises your confident smile, but also impedes your ability to bite, chew, and enjoy your favorite foods. At MOSAIC Maxillofacial Surgical Arts & Implant Centers, we proudly offer All-on-4® dental implants, the gold standard for patients who need multiple teeth replaced. We are pleased to be a trusted provider of smile restoration in Clearwater, FL.
What Are All-on-4® Dental Implants?
At MOSAIC, we recommend All-on-4® dental implants to patients in Clearwater, FL who are missing multiple teeth, or who anticipate the need to have multiple teeth extracted. This treatment method allows us to replace entire rows or arches of teeth using just a few strategically placed implants, which provide a stable foundation for long-lasting, natural-looking dental prostheses. With the All-on-4® treatment concept, patients can enjoy full smile restoration with just a single surgical appointment.
Am I a Good Candidate for All-on-4® Dental Implants?
For patients in Clearwater, FL, the best way to assess your eligibility for All-on-4® dental implants is to schedule a consultation with one of our MOSAIC doctors. During your consultation, your doctor will collect your medical history, assess your teeth and gums, and verify your candidacy for a safe and successful procedure.
Generally speaking, the best candidates for All-on-4® dental implants:
- Need to replace their entire smile or an entire arch of teeth.
- Have sufficient density in their jawbone.
- Do not have any untreated gum disease.
- Do not have any underlying risk factors that would complicate the healing process.
The All-on-4® Dental Implants Process
What should patients in Clearwater, FL expect from their All-on-4® dental implants journey? At MOSAIC, every oral surgery procedure begins with a consultation, allowing our oral surgeons to examine your smile, make personalized treatment recommendations, answer your questions, and verify your candidacy.
In some instances, patients may require a preparatory procedure, preparing their mouth for implant placement. This might mean a bone graft, a tooth extraction, or treatment for periodontal disease. After these preparatory procedures are completed, your All-on-4® dental implant surgery can be scheduled.
On the day of your procedure, you will be warmly welcomed by members of our clinical care team, then led back to a private treatment area where anesthesia will be administered. Once you are totally comfortable, our doctors will carefully place dental implants in your jawbone, and then place temporary dental prostheses. This set of temporary teeth stays in place until you have fully healed, and the dental implants have fully integrated into your jaw.
You will then need to allow a few months for your implants to heal, and to fuse in place with the surrounding jawbone. During this recovery period, you may need to eat a somewhat restricted diet. Once your implants have healed, you can visit your regular dentist for the placement of your permanent replacement teeth, custom-made to look and behave just like your natural teeth. These teeth can be cleaned like your original, natural teeth, and only an oral surgeon can remove them for advanced cleaning during your normal dental appointments.
What Are the Benefits of All-on-4® Dental Implants?
There are a number of reasons to consider getting All-on-4® dental implants from MOSAIC in Clearwater, FL. For one thing, the procedure can provide full smile restoration with as few as four implants, which means a fairly modest and brief surgical procedure. Additionally, note that dental implants are the only option for tooth replacement that replaces the tooth roots, which prevents jawbone degradation and allows you to avoid unwanted changes to your facial appearance. And, once your implants have fully healed, you can eat and drink whatever you want without worrying about harming the implants or having your teeth move out of place. Finally, by giving you a new set of teeth in a single appointment, All-on-4® dental implants help you enjoy a beautiful smile right away.
Trust Our Team for Full Smile Restoration
At MOSAIC, our doctors have the training, experience, and technology needed to provide full mouth restoration via dental implants, always prioritizing your safety and comfort. Learn more about All-on-4® dental implants by contacting us today. Schedule a consultation in Clearwater, FL by contacting our office online or at (727) 791-6529.
