Reclaim a Complete, Functional Smile
If you’ve lost all of the teeth in your upper or lower jaw, there’s no need to replace each one separately. Thanks to All-on-X in Melrose, it’s possible to rebuild your entire smile with lifelike dentures and carefully placed dental implants. On top of that, when you choose this procedure, you may be able to have new teeth placed on the same day as your implant surgery! To learn more about All-on-X and the many benefits it offers, feel free to request an appointment at Melrose Dental Group.
Why Choose Melrose Dental Group for All-on-X?
- Dental Implants Placed In-Office
- Flexible Financing Options
- State-of-the-Art Technology
How Do All-on-X Implants Work?
All-on-X involves surgically placing sturdy implant posts into your jaw so that they can act as the foundation for your replacement teeth. The exact number of implant posts can vary depending on the situation. In order to take advantage of the areas of the jaw where the bone is thickest, each post will be inserted into a carefully chosen spot at a specific angle. Over time, your dental implants will form a lasting bond with the jawbone. This allows them to act as artificial tooth roots that can keep a fully customized denture anchored in place.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-X Implants?
All-on-X can be an excellent option for the majority of patients who have lost an entire arch of teeth. It should be noted that All-on-X requires less jawbone density than traditional implant procedures thanks to the way the implant posts are placed. As a result, even if you’ve already experienced bone loss in your jaw, there’s a good chance that you can still qualify for All-on-X without the need to undergo bone grafting.
It should be noted that you need to be in good oral health in order to receive dental implants. On top of that, you must be willing and able to maintain good oral hygiene habits if you want to protect your newly rebuilt smile.
Benefits of All-on-X Implants
Choosing All-on-X to replace your missing teeth allows you to enjoy the following benefits:
- Natural Look and Feel: Your dental implants will feel very natural once they join with your jaw, and the dentures they support will be designed to be quite lifelike.
- Enhanced Chewing Power: You’ll have the ability to enjoy all your favorite foods again thanks to the strength and stability of your implant posts.
- Prevention of Bone Loss: Because dental implants can stimulate the jaw in the same way as natural tooth roots, they can actively help prevent bone loss from occurring.
All-On-X vs. Traditional Implants
Compared to traditional implant procedures, All-on-X often requires fewer implant posts. Furthermore, as noted above, choosing All-on-X means that you’re less likely to require bone grafting, which can significantly shorten the overall process. Finally, it’s sometimes possible to receive a temporary denture on the same day that your dental implants are placed, meaning you won’t have to wait too long to start enjoying a complete smile again.