Restorative Dentistry
Get Rid of Loose Dentures and Failing Teeth
Secure Your Bite with All-on-4 Dental Implants
Dealing with extensive tooth loss changes how you navigate daily life. It limits your food choices and makes speaking feel like a chore. With All-on-4 dental implants, Dr. Cornelius, Dr. Geurkink, and Dr. Bustos provide a permanent, fixed replacement for a full arch of teeth. This procedure anchors a complete set of prosthetic teeth to just four implants, restoring your natural chewing ability while giving you a stable, non-removable bite.
Why Choose All-on-4 Over Traditional Options
Reclaim Your Natural Biting Force
Implant-supported teeth are anchored directly into your jawbone. This structural connection transfers the force of your bite into the bone, allowing you to eat a normal diet without pain or instability.
Prevent Jawbone Deterioration
When you lose teeth, the bone that once supported them shrinks from a lack of stimulation, altering your facial shape over time. Dental implants function like natural roots to stimulate the jawbone when you chew, preserving your natural bone density and facial structure.
Eliminate Slipping and Daily Maintenance
Traditional removable options require messy adhesives to stay in place. Because the All-on-4 system is permanently fixed in your mouth, your new teeth will never shift out of place. You care for them simply by brushing and flossing, just as you would with natural teeth.
Speak Clearly Without Hesitation
Missing teeth or poorly fitting dental appliances can cause slurring or a lisp. When your replacement teeth are permanently secured to implants, they do not move when you form words. This stability allows you to speak naturally and confidently in any setting.
A Step-by-Step Approach to Your New Smile
- Initial Consultation and Imaging: We start by assessing your oral health using digital scans of your jaw. These images allow us to map out your bone structure and determine the exact placement for each implant.
- Developing Your Treatment Plan: We use the imaging data to design your custom prosthetic teeth. We ensure the proportions and alignment will support proper jaw function alongside a comfortable bite.
- Implant Placement: The four titanium posts are surgically inserted into the designated areas of your jawbone.
- Attaching the Prosthesis: In many cases, we can attach a temporary set of functional teeth on the very same day as your surgery. This means you do not have to leave our office without teeth while you heal.
- Final Delivery: After your jawbone has completely fused with the implants over the next few months, we will replace the temporary teeth with your permanent, highly durable final bridge.
Communication and Predictable Results Every Step of the Way
Dr. Cornelius, Dr. Geurkink, and Dr. Bustos prioritize listening to your specific goals so your treatment plan delivers the exact functional results you expect. Their judgment-free care focuses on rebuilding natural facial support and chewing function without making you feel self-conscious about your starting point. You can expect a dependable, straightforward experience that leaves you feeling good about yourself every time you walk out the door.
Reclaim a Fully Functional Bite
Living with failing teeth or unstable dentures does not have to be your permanent reality. All-on-4 dental implants offer a highly effective way to permanently restore your function and protect your jawbone health. If you are ready to find out if this treatment is the right path for your specific needs, we invite you to reach out to our team at Sky Creek Dental in Keller.
Frequently Asked Questions
With diligent oral hygiene and regular dental checkups, the titanium implants embedded in your jawbone can last a lifetime. The prosthetic bridge attached to the implants experiences daily wear from chewing and may eventually need maintenance or replacement after a decade or more of heavy use.
We ensure your mouth is fully numb during the surgical placement, preventing you from feeling pain during the procedure itself. You should expect some localized swelling and soreness in the days following the surgery, which is typically managed effectively with over-the-counter pain medication.
During the initial healing phase, you will need to stick to a soft-food diet so your jawbone can successfully fuse with the implants. Once the integration process is complete and your final bridge is attached, you can return to eating a normal diet. The fixed implants will provide the biting force necessary to handle tough foods like steak or raw vegetables.
You will maintain your new teeth very similarly to natural ones. This includes brushing twice daily and using a water flosser to clean beneath the bridge where it meets your gums. We will provide detailed hygiene instructions and tools to help you keep the area free of plaque.
Yes, many patients with long-term tooth loss are still excellent candidates for this procedure. Because the two back implants are placed at an angle, this technique utilizes available bone very efficiently. This often allows us to place the implants securely even if you have experienced moderate bone loss over time.
