The term “All-on-4” refers to an implant denture system that utilizes conventional dental implants. By placing four implants strategically around your jawbone, we’re able to anchor denture prosthetics in place and restore your ability to function! In most cases, the All-on-4 system involves placing two implants towards the front of your smile and two towards the back. We place these posterior (or back) implants at a 45-degree angle, designed to avoid any important anatomical structures and utilize as much jawbone as possible. But what if you lack the necessary bone structure to support these large implants?
Many patients like you have lost significant bone over time due to tooth loss. Without ample jawbone, the All-on-4 placement system becomes impossible without undergoing additional procedures to help rebuild lost bone! Fortunately, Riviera Dental Care offers amazing alternatives to the All-on-4 system using Fix-on-Six instead!
Introducing Our All-on-4 Alternative: Fix-on-Six
Where All-on-4 uses 4 dental implants for support, Fix-on-Six uses anywhere from 6 to 10. While this may sound like a lot of implants, we use mini dental implants to secure a Fix-on-Six restoration!
These sleek titanium posts are much smaller than their conventional counterparts. Due to their simple design, mini implants require significantly less bone structure, allowing them to fit even in the smallest of spaces. We place these mini implants strategically around your jawbone, evenly distributing the pressure of your bite.
Once they’re stable in your jaw, we secure a semi-removable roundhouse bridge restoration on top to restore your smile!
A roundhouse bridge is a sleek-looking restoration that requires much less of the bulky base associated with traditional dentures. Instead, this denture resembles your natural teeth, following the curve of your jawbone in a horseshoe-like shape.
When on your implants, the prosthetic is incredibly secure, allowing you to eat the foods you love with little hesitation. However, it’s considered “semi-removable” because we will remove your roundhouse bridge during your routine dental visits for maintenance.
Experience the Mini Implant Difference
Mini dental implants are less than 3 mm in diameter, which is about half the size of conventional implants. However, this smaller size doesn’t sacrifice any of the stability that these implants provide!
Due to their sleek design, mini implants stabilize even in minimal bone, creating an incredibly strong foundation for your denture. Additionally, their unique structure offers incredible benefits to patients, including:
- Less invasive: Unlike conventional dental implants, placing mini implants doesn’t require any incisions or stitches. Instead, we create a small hole through your soft tissues and into the jawbone. Then, we carefully secure the implant in place.
- Faster healing: Rather than waiting 3 to 6 months for your gums to fully heal, mini implants heal in just a few weeks! Additionally, these implants immediately begin stabilizing in your bone after placement, allowing us to secure a temporary restoration at the same appointment.
- Less expensive: With fewer components and fewer appointments, mini implants are significantly less expensive than their conventional counterparts.
Finding More Affordable All-on-4 Alternatives
At Riviera Dental Care, we begin all implant cases with a free consultation.
During your appointment, we will take a 3D X-ray of your smile to assess the quality of your jawbone. Fortunately, most patients are eligible for mini implant procedures, even without additional procedures to rebuild lost bone.
Once we determine you’re eligibility, we’ll create a custom treatment plan for your smile. This involves deciding which implant denture restoration is right for you and discussing the cost of your procedure.
Mini implants are much more affordable than conventional implants. However, we recognize that some patients on a budget may still require financial assistance. At our office, we partner with various third-party financing companies that help break your costs into manageable monthly payments! With our flexible financing options, you can restore your smile without straining your budget.
Book a Free Consultation in Foley, AL, To Explore Our All-on-4 Alternatives!
While the All-on-4 implant system is reliable, it may not be the best option for everyone. For those with minimal jawbone structure or seeking a comfortable and secure solution on a budget, we recommend using Fix-on-Six instead!
With smaller implants, fewer appointments, and incredible benefits, we can secure your denture in place using the Fix-on-Six implant method. Book a free consultation at Riviera Dental Care today to learn if you’re eligible to restore your smile.
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