All-on-4® Dental Implants in Surf City

Choosing dentures to restore your smile is a big decision. While traditional dentures are an excellent option for replacing an entire arch of upper or lower teeth, the removable appliance can be difficult for some patients to get used to.

All-on-4® implant dentures, or Smile In A Day™, offer an alternative solution to traditional denture wear. Our dentists can strategically place four dental implants that snap into a custom-designed denture and hold it securely in place. This eliminates the movement and slippage during eating, talking, and laughing that often accompanies wearing a traditional removable denture. And with Smile in a Day, you don't have to wait for your teeth. Typically, your dentist can fit your new smile immediately. 

Dental implants also stimulate the jawbone, preventing the deterioration that occurs with traditional denture wear. This provides exceptional longevity for All-on-4 dentures, and they won’t need refitting or relining for fit in the future.

Today’s dentures are thoughtfully designed, considering the patient’s facial structure, appearance, and skin tone to create a natural and appealing look.

With the All-on-4 system, our dentist carefully places two hybrid dental implants at a 45-degree angle at the front of the jawbone and two more in the back, maximizing stability and support. Because of this strategic placement, we can immediately attach a denture to replace an entire arch of teeth. The All-on-4 system often eliminates the need for bone grafting.

Who Is a Good Candidate for All-on-4 Dentures?

If you are considering replacing an entire arch of teeth with dentures, hybrid dentures might be a good option for your smile.

Current denture wearers who experience problems with fit, movement, or slippage might consider All-on-4 dental implants in Surf City to help stabilize their chewing function.

Smile In A Day™ is a faster, more convenient alternative to traditional dental implants. With conventional implants, patients often wait months for the dental implants to heal before receiving their final teeth. On the other hand, Smile in a Day allows you to walk out with a fully functional, natural-looking smile in just one visit.

This advanced technique, often using All-on-4 implants, strategically places implants to maximize stability and avoid the need for bone grafting. Smile in a Day provides immediate results with fewer surgeries and a shorter recovery time.

What Is the Recovery Process Like?

Recovery is typically faster and more comfortable with Smile in a Day. Most patients report experiencing only mild soreness and swelling for the first few days, and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. 

Unlike traditional implants that require multiple stages of healing, the temporary prosthetic placed the same day allows for immediate function, which means you can eat soft foods while your implants heal.

Patients usually return to their normal routines within a few days, with full healing occurring over a few months as the implants integrate with the jawbone. 

If you’d like to learn more about implant dentures and if they’re right for your smile, the first step is booking an evaluation with one of our dentists. Using x-rays, 3-D imaging, photos, and a thorough exam, we can determine if the All-on-4 system suits your needs.

You can request an appointment at Surf City Dental online or call and speak with a team member to schedule at (910) 329-0298.