If you struggle with low self-esteem or oral health issues like discomfort, an uneven bite, and pain from many missing teeth or loose dentures, you need to find a long-lasting and stable solution. Persistent oral health issues will make you lose your identity, live in discomfort, and stop socializing. At Ganji Dental, we can trade out the challenges of missing teeth or loose dentures thanks to our All-on-4 dental implants in Hawthorne to give you a life-altering solution. With the All-on-4, you can regain your strong bite and obtain a flawless smile that will restore your identity and improve your confidence and sense of purpose.
All-on-4 is a dental procedure that replaces an entire arch at once. Only four strategically positioned implants are needed in your jawbone for the process, as opposed to one for every tooth. It is intended to remove the need for a bone graft, a time-consuming and expensive treatment, and enable dental professionals to replace several teeth with fewer implants. Therefore, an All-on-4 implant can be a fantastic solution if you have a low jawbone density that disqualifies you from a full mouth restoration. Alternatively, you can opt for the All-on-6 implants because your dentist fits six instead of four.
The four implants are placed on each jaw to support twelve customized crowns. All-on-4 implants have a gum-colored acrylic base that looks like your gingival tissue. Also, the four implants are not placed vertically. Instead, the dentist fits them at an angle ranging from 30 to 45 degrees to strengthen them. The angles guarantee that the implants are firmly anchored even with a weak jawbone without requiring pricey bone grafting.
All-on-6 works the same way as All-on-4. The only difference is that it uses six instead of four implants to anchor a complete set of dentures. So, if you want a partial restoration and cannot go for All-on-4 dental implants, you should choose All-on-6.
When it comes to All-on-4 replacement options, you will have three treatment plans. The first is the upper arch, which replaces all the teeth in the upper jaw. The implant-anchored denture is then supported with four implants in an All-on-4 implant treatment and six implants in an All-on-6 treatment.
Secondly, the lower arch replaces an entire row of teeth in the lower jaw. Four or six implants anchor the arch based on your preference.
The third option is full mouth replacement, which involves replacing both upper and lower jaw teeth. Four implants support each denture, but you will require six implants for an All-on-6. As a result, an All-on-4 procedure will require eight implants, while an All-on-6 process will require twelve implants.
Our All-on-4 dental implant procedures are individualized, cutting-edge, and effective. We provide all the services you require in-house and use advanced technology in our dental lab to produce artificial teeth of the highest caliber, restoring your beautiful smile.
An individualized consultation with a skilled dental professional precedes the All-on-4 procedure in our office. We will examine your gums, take a mold of your teeth, and use a CBCT scan to obtain a clear picture of your jawbone. The pictures help us locate the nerves, blood vessels, and facial muscles to develop a treatment plan. We tell where to place dental implants to ensure stability strategically. A computer simulation is necessary to see the right angle to attach the implants to the jawbone.
After the simulation, we will design a precise, personalized surgical guide, minimizing mistakes that could lower the treatment's effectiveness. Because the implants will be surgically attached to the jawbone and temporary dentures mounted on the same day, it is essential to plan adequately for this procedure. We, therefore, cannot afford to make errors. Our objective is to give you a functional and flawless smile, which is impossible with mistakes.
We will complete the surgical phase in a single dental visit. The unique protocols we follow in all -on -4 implant treatment plans eliminate the need for bone grafting.
Oral surgery is a scary experience for many dental patients, but we make the process as comfortable as possible. Your dental surgeon will administer sedation to keep you relaxed during the surgery. Additionally, the surgeon will numb your gums to lower the pain.
Once you are all comfortable, the surgeon will drill a pilot hole in the strategically marked areas on the jawbone. The hole is then widened to allow for the placement of the screw. Once the four implants are in place, the surgeon will stitch the gums and allow fusion. Because the permanent restorations cannot be placed until the osseointegration process is completed, the dental surgeon will fit you with provisional dentures, which you will wear until you are completely healed.
Osseointegration takes between three to six months, during which you will have to rely on the temporary restorations that keep the four or six implants in place until you heal. Once the implants have fully fused with the jawbone to provide proper anchorage for the permanent artificial teeth, you will return to our office for the permanent teeth placement phase. The permanent dentures will be available for placement to enhance the appearance and functionality of your smile. Our dental lab combines art and science while fabricating your artificial teeth to give you teeth that feel and function like natural ones. Once we attach these restorations, you will enjoy your teeth for the rest of your life.
Your healing highly depends on several factors. However, all you need to focus on after the surgery is the safe fusion of the implants and the jawbone because if you do not heal, the entire procedure will fail. Again, you must maintain healthy oral habits like brushing and flossing your teeth twice daily to prevent plaque accumulation in the mouth which could result in bacterial infection around the implants resulting in a negative outcome. Our dentists also recommend that you quit smoking as it slows healing, leading to a more extended recovery period.
When wearing the provisional restorations, you should care for them like the natural ones for proper healing.
After the first surgery, you will experience complications like gum swelling, bleeding, and bruising. It would help if you talked to your dental surgeon about these to prescribe pain medication. Bleeding and swelling are expected after the surgery. Still, if they persist for an extended duration, you should see your dental surgeon because you could develop another oral problem like gum disease or fungal infection.
The success of your implants depends on several factors. The first one is treatment planning. Our dentists will first conduct a computer simulation to place dental implants to prevent overloading and strategically offer stability.
Also, the dental surgeon we will assign to your case is highly trained and skilled in performing implant surgeries, which increases the procedure's effectiveness. If All-on-4 treatments are performed by a novice or a poorly equipped professional, you will not obtain the desired outcome.
Lastly, proper planning requires using technology like CBCT scans, x-rays, and computer simulation. We adopt this technology to ensure the treatment is error-free because even a small mistake will result in non-functional and unappealing implants. Without state-of-the-art technology, the treatment will be prone to errors that could cause it to fail.
It is normal to be concerned about the treatment cost of All-on-4 implants. The procedure is a lifetime investment in your well-being and life quality, which is why you should understand its value. Our prices reflect the quality of our implant-anchored denture services. You will pay $12,000 to $25,000 per jaw, depending on your unique needs. The complexity of the treatment, the arch to be replaced, and whether you need provisional fixed dentures will determine what you pay for treatment.
Our goal is to assist many patients in obtaining stable, functional, and appealing teeth through All-on-4 or six implants. This is why we provide various dental financing options to ease the burden of securing funds for the procedure. We can arrange for your treatment to be financed through collaboration with multiple financing companies to ensure you only have to pay a small amount from your pocket for the surgery.
Not all dental surgeons in Hawthorne can perform All-on-4 dental implants. You must invest time in research to find the right profession. First, find out for how long the prospective dentist has been handling patients with problems like yours. Also, you must know their training and experience performing All-on-4 procedures. Again, partnering with someone enrolled in a continuing education program indicates that they are up to date on the ever-changing dental techniques and technology.
With dental technology advancing, you no longer have to rely on traditional dentures, which are loose and frequently cause mouth pain and discomfort. Instead, it would help if you explored implant-secured dentures like the All-on-4 or All-on-6 for your missing teeth. Once four or six carefully placed implants support your entire set of dentures, you can comfortably eat whatever you want, which will help you regain and maintain good oral and physical health. Highlighted below are the benefits of these implant-supported dentures:
One dental appointment is sufficient to complete an All-on-4 procedure. A full set of temporary dentures is inserted the same day the four implants are carefully positioned in your mouth. When exiting the dental office, you will have a stable and robust set of teeth. Also, the results are immediate when you opt for the All-on-6 treatment.
The All-on-4 or All-on-6 implant procedure can be completed even if you have weak jawbone density without needing bone grafting. If you must undergo a bone graft procedure, it will take up to twelve weeks to heal, which is a long time. However, with the All-on-4 implant-supported dentures, your dentist only needs to surgically place the four posts in strategic areas of the jawbone, even if it has a low density, eliminating the need for a bone graft. Also, compared to a complete mouth restoration, where the dental expert fits an implant for every tooth, the All-on-4 implants save you hours in the dental office. It takes a few hours to fit up to four titanium screws or posts on the jaw bone, making the treatment shorter.
The number of teeth you are replacing will significantly impact the cost of your implant-secured denture procedure. Placing several dental implants increases the cost of treatment. All-on-4 implants reduce the number of implants you need for the treatment, making it more cost-effective than a full-arch restoration. The All-on-6 treatment is also affordable because you only need six implants.
Similarly, the cost of treatment depends on the additional dental procedures required. If the tooth replacement option requires a bone graft before implants are fitted, you must pay for the expensive grafting procedure. You end up paying more for the surgery. Nonetheless, with the All-on-4 or All-on-6 dental implants, you do not need additional costly treatments like bone grafting, making the treatment affordable.
When you have missing teeth in a row or unstable dentures, chewing becomes painful and challenging. Your food options are limited, causing an unbalanced diet and adversely affecting your health. Again, with loose dentures and missing teeth, you lose your identity and interest in socializing, which can cause social anxiety and low self-esteem. All these oral problems lower your quality of life.
However, with All-on-4 or six implant procedures, you can obtain artificial teeth anchored to stable dental implants and have a natural-looking, functional appearance. When leaving the dental clinic, you walk out with a restored smile and functional teeth that help augment your life quality. You no longer need to avoid public gatherings because of your flawed smile or speech. Additionally, you enhance overall physical health because you can chew all foods giving your body all the nutrients it needs to grow healthy.
When you go for a long time without replacing missing teeth, your jawbone starts degrading. Over time, the jaws weaken, causing bite problems. Also, jawbone height and density loss affect your facial structure and shape. However, All-on-4 dental implants can reduce bone atrophy and restore jaw strength. Dental implants act like the natural tooth root and stimulate the jawbone, helping it maintain strength and density. With the treatment, you do not need to worry about losing the shape of your face due to bone loss. You will retain the same facial structure you had before the tooth loss.
Dental implants offer the same anchorage as the roots provide your natural teeth. Contrary to conventional dentures, which can fall out or be uncomfortable when chewing, the four implants placed strategically in your jawbone will give your artificial teeth the stability needed. This allows you to eat comfortably. All-on-4 implants firmly anchor your dentures, improving your bite and speech. Your dentures do not need to be constantly moved around in your mouth while you speak, unlike traditional dentures, which restrict speech. You can talk in front of an audience or give an address with renewed confidence thanks to these implant-secured dentures.
Other pros of All-on-4 or All-on-6 dental implants are that they have been tested and proven after years of research, explaining their high success rate and patient satisfaction. Therefore, when looking for a procedure with a high success rate, All-on-4 or All-on-6 dental implants are the way to go. If you want a permanent solution and easy care, these implant-attached dentures are the answer.
Despite these advantages, All-on-4 procedures have their downsides. First, you should switch to a soft diet in the first two months of the treatment. Food too crunchy or hard to chew will hinder osseointegration and could lead to implant failure. Another downside is that only some are candidates. You must undergo a thorough oral exam to establish your candidacy for the procedure.
Traditional dentures are made to mimic the shape of your mouth and are positioned on the gums, whereas All-on-4 or 6 implants are supported by dental implants instead. The continued contact between the gums and the dentures causes irritation and discomfort.
On the other hand, implant fixed dentures like All-on-4 or All-on-6 implants are supported by four or six dental implants, unlike the dentures attached to the gums. With the implants, you do not have to deal with gum sores resulting from the friction between the gums and dentures. Also, because your artificial teeth are fitted on dental implants, you will not experience slipping or shifting.
Additionally, traditional dentures do not stimulate the jawbone, which results in the jaw losing height and density and deteriorating the facial structure. Again, you will need to have your dentures adjusted frequently at the dentist. All-on-4 or six implants can help avoid all the problems associated with traditional dentures.
At Ganji Dental, we do not recommend All-on-4 implants for all patients that walk through our door with loose dentures or missing teeth. The treatment is not practical for everyone, so our dentists conduct a thorough oral exam to establish whether the treatment is appropriate for you.
The decision about your treatment eligibility depends on your jawbone strength and maturity. If you are a child or teenager, you are not a candidate for the treatment because your jawbone is not mature enough for implants. Those eligible are adults, but only after thoroughly evaluating their jawbone strength. It would be best if you had a jawbone with a particular thickness and mass to be eligible for implants. When the jawbone shrinks because of tooth loss, it will not offer the stability the implants need. However, the low-density jawbone does not entirely rule you out of the treatment. We can perform additional treatment options like bone grafting to make you a candidate for All-on-4 or six implants.
Another consideration for determining your candidacy is the mouth’s shape, particularly the jawbone. The four or six implants required to support the entire arch are strategically positioned at predetermined depths. So, some jaw shapes can prove problematic for placing the implants. If your mouth’s profile does not allow for the treatment, the dentist performing the exam will help you understand the details and answer any queries on eligibility.
Any oral procedure requiring a dental implant must be carried out on a patient in generally good health. Oral issues like periodontitis can cause implant failure, making the process unsuccessful. We will delay the implant-anchored denture treatment and focus first on treating the gum disease if there are any signs of gum disease or other oral conditions that could prevent the implants from working effectively. After eradicating gingivitis, we can continue with the all-in-four treatment.
Finally, we will look at the remaining natural teeth and leave them alone if they are in good condition. We believe there is no substitute for your natural teeth. Even though dental implants offer several benefits, they still do not qualify as proper restoration of missing natural teeth. Your case's dental expert will perform a complete examination and provide advice on whether to keep your natural teeth or have an entire arch installed in their place.
Regardless of the extent of your tooth or jawbone loss, All-on-4 dental implants can offer several benefits. All you need is to find the right oral surgeon for the treatment to ensure the implants are optimally placed on the jawbone for maximum stability. If you are discerning about rebuilding your smile and teeth functionality in Hawthorne, CA, Ganji Dental is here to help with our all-on -4 implant services. Call us today at 310-643-8045 for a free consultation,
Wonderful experience. Not the type of thing one usually says with enthusiasm about dental work. My mother is elderly and has had several strokes. Great care was given to her. Extensive work completed without a hitch. Everyone is kind, considerate, patient and well trained. The dentists are the best. And, prices are reasonable. That's a grand slam. We recommend this group with 10 stars!
Glendale, CA
This is an awesome place. Dr. David is professional yet gets to know you on a personal level which makes you feel comfortable. They have modern tools and approaches which allow for fast and easy procedures. I just had one of two implants placed and I am happy with the results. I have recommended family and they are happy with their results too. Awesome place :)
Los Angeles, CA
This office is a gem. I've been coming here for years and always leave happy. Everyone there is amazing, the doctors and staff. They've done all types of treatment on me and now I'm in braces! I was always afraid of dentists before, I even would neglect a problem unless it really was bothering me. I am never afraid any more and make my regular six-month appointments. Definitely go here!
Westchester, CA
For the first time, I can actually say I feel comfortable going to the dentist haha Dr. David is awesome very friendly and professional along with the staff. I have got my wisdom teeth removed and an implant procedure both have been successful. Dr. David explains each procedure step by step making the patient feel at ease. Upon entering the staff makes you feel welcomed and the best part about it no long wait periods to be attended. I am glad my parents referred me to this place I would definitely recommend it :)
Los Angeles, CA
I'm glad I did my research this time when it came to which dentistry to go with. Dr. Sam. was very straightforward with me About what work I needed and clearly did not make it about $. Evelyn was very friendly and helpful as well when I called with more questions later. And the office environment was lovely in general (which helped put me at ease that much more)! This is honestly the most I've trusted a dentistry in a long time and even though I'm moving out of state I will be trying my best to keep the same dentist by scheduling visits around my trips back home.
Santa Monica, CA
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