All-on-4®

Living with extensive tooth loss or an unstable denture can affect how comfortably you eat, speak, and smile. All-on-4® dental implants provide a fixed full-arch tooth replacement option for qualifying patients who are missing most or all of their teeth.

At Elevated Oral Surgery in Houston, TX, we provide dental implant surgery and advanced oral surgical care based on each patient's individual needs. All-on-4® treatment uses four strategically positioned dental implants to support a full arch of replacement teeth.

What Are All-on-4® Dental Implants?

The All-on-4® treatment concept is designed to replace an entire upper or lower arch of teeth using four dental implants. The implants are placed into the jawbone to create a stable foundation for a fixed prosthetic arch.

The two posterior implants are often placed at an angle to maximize available bone and provide support for the restoration. This approach may reduce the need for extensive bone grafting in some patients, although grafting or other preparatory procedures may still be necessary depending on the amount and quality of available bone.

Benefits of All-on-4® Implants

For the right candidate, All-on-4® implants in Houston can provide several advantages compared with traditional removable dentures, including:

• A fixed restoration supported by dental implants
• Improved stability when eating and speaking
• Replacement of a complete arch using four implants
• Less movement than a traditional removable denture
• Potentially less need for extensive bone grafting in certain cases
• A natural-looking restoration customized for the patient's smile

Treatment recommendations depend on your oral health, jaw anatomy, medical history, and restorative needs.

Who Is a Candidate for All-on-4®?

All-on-4® may be considered for adults who have lost most or all of the teeth in one arch, have multiple teeth that cannot be predictably restored, or are seeking an alternative to conventional dentures.

Before treatment, a detailed evaluation is necessary to assess your jawbone, remaining teeth, gum health, and overall health. Some patients may need tooth extractions, bone grafting, or treatment for active oral disease before or during implant placement.

What to Expect During Treatment

Treatment begins with careful planning to determine the appropriate implant positions. When necessary, remaining teeth may be removed before the implants are placed. If the implants achieve sufficient stability and other clinical requirements are met, a temporary fixed restoration may sometimes be attached shortly after implant surgery. Immediate placement of temporary teeth is not appropriate for every patient.

After implant placement, the implants need time to heal and fuse with the surrounding jawbone through a process called osseointegration. Once healing is complete, your restorative dentist can create and place the final prosthetic teeth.

All-on-4® Implant Surgery in Houston, TX

Successful full-arch implant treatment requires individualized planning. Our team evaluates factors such as bone availability, implant position, existing teeth, and the type of final restoration when developing your surgical treatment plan.

If you are missing most or all of your teeth or are looking for a more stable alternative to traditional dentures, schedule a consultation with Elevated Oral Surgery to discuss whether All-on-4® dental implants are right for you in Houston, TX.

Elevated Oral Surgery
1106 Witte Road, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77055
Phone: (281) 940-5315