Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Dental Implants - All-on-4®

A dental implant is a small “anchor” made of titanium that is inserted into the jawbone to take the place of the missing tooth root. After osseointegration (the process of the surrounding bone healing to the implant), a replacement tooth is secured to the top of the implant. This new tooth will function much like your natural tooth.

An implant is a replacement for the root of a tooth. Dental implants are a safe, medically proven, esthetic alternative to traditional crowns, bridgework and dentures. Because dental implant restorations look and feel more like natural teeth, they offer new levels of comfort, security and confidence over traditional treatments.

Comfort – Dental implants function very similar to your natural teeth.

Maintain Anatomy – If you have missing teeth, your bone will shrink. Bone loss can make your jaw line recede and change your facial structure. Dental implants help prevent deterioration of the jawbone so your face retains its natural shape and appearance.

Keep your healthy teeth – A better long term alternative to bridgework, dental implants eliminate the need to grind down healthy teeth when replacing one or more adjacent teeth. Your own natural teeth are not compromised.

Security – Securely anchored dental implants do not slip or move. This eliminates some of the key problems of dentures including poor fit, gum irritation and pain from nerve compression. The result is increased comfort and improved stability.