Questions for Your Huntsville Dentist
Dr. Brian Cook knows that patients who are more involved with their dental care tend to experience fewer problems and better oral health. Patient education plays a large part in the services and treatments we offer, and answering your questions is part of that.
Anytime you have a question, don't hesitate to call us. There is a lot to know about your oral health care, and you deserve to have all the information you need to make confident, informed decisions. Our dental team is experienced and knowledgeable and always happy to find the answers you need.
Here are a few of the questions our patients ask most frequently, but you may have others you don't see here. Please call us at (256) 539-4079, and we'll be happy to assist you.
All-on-4® Dental Implants
All-on-4® uses four strategically placed and angled dental implants to support an entire arch of replacement teeth. By doing this, it offers more stability than a removable denture with fewer dental implants to replace a full arch than individual implants would require.
Fewer Implants for a Full Arch
Traditional implant treatment involves placing a single implant to replace each missing tooth. This would mean eight or more for a full arch. All-on-4 takes a different approach, using four precisely placed implants to anchor a full, fixed arch of teeth. This reduces both the number of implant procedures needed and, as a result (usually), overall treatment time.
More Stability Than Traditional Dentures
Unlike a traditional denture that rests on the gums and relies on suction or adhesive, All-on-4 is fixed in place, anchored directly to the implants. This eliminates the slipping, shifting, and adhesive dependency that come with removable dentures, while also restoring significantly more chewing power.
Jawbone Preservation
Because the implants integrate with the jawbone (via osseointegration), All-on-4 stimulates the jawbone like a natural tooth and helps preserve its density, something a traditional denture can't do. Over time, this helps maintain facial structure that might otherwise change as the jawbone deteriorates.
Are You a Candidate for All-on-4 in Huntsville, AL?
The best way to confirm whether All-on-4 is the right smile restoration option for you is a full, professional evaluation of your remaining teeth, gums, and jawbone.
So, if missing teeth or failing dentures are affecting your daily quality of life, don’t wait any longer! Contact Dr. Brian Cook and the caring, professional team at Twickenham Family Dentistry today to schedule a consultation.