All-on-4 Implants in Irvine

Tooth loss can prove a daily challenge, including both functional and cosmetic concerns. This only multiplies when you are missing multiple teeth. All-on-4 implants offer a durable and natural-looking solution to restore your smile and quality of life. Get back your teeth in a day with this popular tooth replacement option. As a leading dental office in Irvine, OC Dental Specialists are the go-to team for restoring your smile.

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What Are All-on-4 Implants?

All-on-4 dental implants involves a unique approach to implant placement that leads to faster results. The implant rods are placed at a specific angle to avoid the nerve canal. You then receive a set of fixed temporary teeth to help foster quick recovery. Once you are fully healed, you receive a permanent set of teeth (dentures) that are affixed to the implants.

Why Choose All-on-4?

Full-mouth dental implants are ultimately an investment in your smile and quality of life. All-on-4 avoids the challenges of traditional dentures, such as slipping or requiring unique maintenance. All-on-4 may involve an extra step, but the long-term results are well worth the process. They serve as a functional, healthy, and visibly better alternative to removable dentures.

Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants

  • Fully restore your smile with natural-looking teeth replacements
  • See results that last for years with exceptional durability and stability
  • Rediscover comfort and ease with eating your favorite foods
  • Regain the ability to speak with comfort
  • Avoid the hassle of loose dentures
  • Enjoy a more cost-effective solution compared to traditional implants
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At OC Dental Specialists, we are a leading provider of all-on-4 dental implants in Irvine, CA. We work closely with each patient to see what is best for them, and then do our best to make it happen. Our membership plans and financing options also open the door for more patients to receive the care they need to smile again. Call to set up your appointment today.

All-on-4 Dental Implants FAQs

  1. First, we set up a consultation and exam. Your specialist will go over your medical history and assess your oral health. If all-on-4 meets your needs, we can begin the process.
  2. We fully numb the jaw and remove any remaining teeth to make room for your new ones. Your specialist will place four dental implants along the arch where you will get new teeth (upper, lower, or both). We carefully place these in the strongest areas of bone.
  3. We close up the insertion sites and attach temporary dentures to the implants.
  4. Over the next few months (3 months on average), you will heal and the implants will fuse to your jawbone. Once ready, you can come in for your permanent teeth.
  5. We affix your custom-made set of permanent teeth to the implants. Your smile is ready to share with those around you.

All-on-4 involves a unique combination of dental implants and full-arch prosthetics. Other solutions include:

  • Dental Bridges: Replaces several teeth but rests on the remaining natural teeth.
  • Dental Implant Crowns: Places a single crown on each dental implant. Ideal for patients missing only a couple of teeth.
  • Dentures: Traditional dentures rest over the gums. Functional, but they do have limitations.
  • Implant-supported Dentures: Uses dental implants to support removable partial or full dentures.

All-on-4 dental implants best suit patients who have significant tooth loss. Usually, this means you are missing all or most of your teeth in either the top or bottom arch. Additionally, you will need to be in overall good health without any current dental health conditions (e.g., dental abscess). Lastly, candidates will need sufficient jawbone density.

After the implants are first placed, you can expect some swelling and discomfort. Mild bleeding is also normal and nothing to worry about. You can use pain relievers to manage discomfort, and ice packs work well for reducing swelling. While healing, you will need to adhere to a few key post-operative instructions, such as maintaining a soft food diet.

As you heal, the implant posts integrate with the jawbone, forming a sturdy foundation. Once this happens, we place the permanent teeth.

Total costs will vary based on individual factors of your plan. However, a full arch of all-on-4 typically costs between $15,000 and $20,000. These costs include everything, such as bone grafting (if needed), extraction, implant placement, temporary dentures, and your permanent set of dentures.

Some dental insurance plans provide coverage for all-on-4. However, the extent of coverage can vary. Even if you do not have insurance, there are flexible ways to pay for your new teeth and reduce costs. We offer patient memberships that come with notable discounts on procedures. Additionally, we work with Cherry Financing to help patients finance their procedures, often with 0% interest plans.