Let’s start by briefly describing both treatments to know what we are dealing with.
The All on 4 Treatment is a technique designed to reduce the number of implants used in full mouth restoration. The implants support a full arch of replacement teeth and are installed at an angle which is especially helpful for people who have experienced bone loss in their jaws. All-on-4 is a permanent treatment and it doesn’t come out.
On the other hand, Dentures are missing teeth replacements that can fit directly over the gums by connecting the artificial teeth to an acrylic base that’s designed to look exactly like your gums. You can obtain full dentures or partial dentures: full dentures replace an entire row of teeth and partial dentures can replace a small number of teeth and are attached to a metal framework. Unlike all-on-4, dentures can be removed.
Benefits of Dentures and All-on-4
BENEFITS OF ALL-ON-4
Function as normal teeth.
Shorter recovery time.
Fewer implant posts are required.
Beneficial for your jawbone. Help lessen the progression of jawbone loss.
Fastened securely in the mouth and should never cause discomfort.
BENEFITS OF DENTURES
Improve the look of your smile.
They are made for your mouth.
Easy to clean.
They can reduce further oral health issues.
They can be removed.
But, which one’s better?
There are other facts you need to know before making a decision. For instance, you must remove dentures every night or morning and clean them extensively, which can be very time-consuming.
With the all-on-4 treatment, you can brush and floss with the same method that you used with your natural teeth.
Dentures must be replaced every few years to avoid slippage. This is because when the roots of your mouth aren’t present, your jaw shrinks over time. Dentures also require avoiding certain foods, and might not look or feel like normal teeth as all-on-4 does. The All-on-4 replacement teeth are fixed with implanted “roots,” so they protect your jaw and don’t come with dietary restrictions. Dentures rest directly on the gums, which can lead to ongoing discomfort and the development of painful mouth sores.
All-on-4 implants are fastened securely in the mouth and should never cause discomfort.
All-on-4 implants are a little more secure than dentures since they do not come out. But they still require proper dental hygiene to stay functioning.
Both all-on-4 implants and dentures provide stability and strength to the jaw to prevent bone loss. Your smile will get its look and function back with dental implant therapy which is a long-lasting treatment.
Both of these treatments have their pros and cons, so now that you know more about all-on-4 implants and dentures, make sure to talk it over with your dentist to decide the right choice for you based on your dental needs.
