All On 6 Dental Implants

Providing a balance between teeth stability and reliance on your bone structure, all on six dental implants replace a full dental arch of teeth with minimal effort. You likely won’t need a bone graft with all on 6 dental implants. And this tooth replacement method becomes permanent, so there’s no messing with removable dentures.

 

Whether due to injury, illness or decay, losing your teeth impacts your quality of life. You can’t eat whatever you like. You may be afraid of being judged poorly whenever you open your mouth in public. Losing your teeth can damage your self-image. Losing teeth also causes your jawbone to deteriorate.

You have options, however, for repairing the health and appearance of your smile. Your Albany County cosmetic family dentist is well-versed in tailoring a tooth-replacement plan that best suits your health and budgetary concerns. With an eye for affordable options depending on the number of missing teeth, your dentist may recommend:

• Full or partial dentures
• A dental plate
• A dental bridge
• Dental implants, from single tooth implants to full mouth implants

The Benefits of Dental Implants

The process of using dental implants has been around for years, but the technology and materials have constantly improved. In the past, if you didn’t have the bone needed for an implant, you had to undergo a bone graft, a surgical procedure that required months of healing time. Bone grafts are still used for some patients needing a single tooth implant.

All on 6 dental implants were created especially for those patients requiring implants, but whose bone strength and gum tissue presented limitations. All on 6 dental implants compare well vs. bridges and vs. dentures. Some of the benefits of going with all on six dental implants include:

• Fewer implant anchors means no bone graft surgery needed.
• Dental implants restore the ability for you to eat all types of foods, whereas removable dentures limit your enjoyment by making certain foods off limits.
• All on six dental implants have no removable pieces and they’re easy to clean.
• The implant surgery is relatively quick, when compared with having to undergo a bone graft surgery and then implant anchoring.
• You get long-term dental health benefits, such as reducing jaw bone deterioration, as the implants naturally integrate themselves into your bone and provide the same stimulation as your natural teeth.
• Your confidence when speaking, eating and swallowing increases because there are no loose pieces to potentially fall out.
• Implants can act as an anchor for bridges, dentures, a full dental arch of teeth or a partial set of implants.

How Are All on 6 Dental Implants Put in Place?

All on six dental implants provide the same level of stability as your natural teeth, as well as individual implants. The process your Albany-area restorative dentist implements takes advantage of the latest technology and the strongest materials available. The steps to your new teeth include:

1. After a thorough examination to ensure that no residual disease or infection lingers in your gums or bones, your dentist takes x-rays and impressions to find the areas of greatest bone strength.
2. Your dentist or oral surgeon surgically implants the six anchors.
3. Constructing and placing anchors at the strongest points in your jawbone increases the likelihood of implantation success. It also reduces any discomfort, while eliminating the lengthy recovery process of bone graft surgery.
4. You’re fitted with a custom bridge or arch of dentures while your new anchors heal.
5. At your next visit, you get posts and crowns — your new permanent set of teeth!

Contrasting All on 6 Dental Implants with Other Implants

Every mouth is uniquely shaped. Environment, disease, medications and genetics all contribute to the strength and amount of bone available in your jaw. While most people don’t require the extensive reconstruction that individual implants would require, putting in individual implants for a full set of teeth would tax anyone’s bone structure.

The differences in types of implants involve:

• All on 8 dental implants provide the most stability, but require much more underlying bone tissue.
• All on 4 implants require less bone strength and tissue, but they aren’t as stable.
• All on 6 dental implants provide a balance between the amount of tissue needed and the stability of the dental work.

Making the Best Dental Implants Decision

You and your Albany County dentist should consider several factors before deciding which teeth replacement method to use. These factors include:

• Your dental health must come first.
• Functionality of your teeth and ease of care need high ranking.
• Your overall appearance is next in importance.
• Other factors help determine cost and type of implant, such as:
• The location of the missing teeth
• The strength of your jawbone and surrounding tissue
• The condition of your remaining teeth and gums
• Your overall medical health

Implants have become a preferred choice for dentists because they’re permanent and they closely mimic your natural teeth. Albany County Dental Associates has dental implant specialists on staff  to guide you to the best decision and a favorable outcome. Make an appointment today!