Restoring Your Grin All at Once
As great as dental implants are, they don’t always sound ideal when you’ve lost many teeth. It’d surely be taxing and time-consuming to have each one replace a single missing tooth of yours. That said, you’re in luck; our practice offers All-on-X here in Northampton! This procedure restores your complete smile with just a few well-placed implants, which would support a full denture. Learn more about it and how it works by reading below, or book a consultation visit to see us.
Why Choose Northampton Dental Specialists Group for All-on-X?
- Experienced Prosthodontists on Staff
- Implant Surgery Performed Entirely In-House
- Customized Results for Each Patient
How Do All-on-X Implants Work?
Implant posts need a dense jaw to work, so a patient’s mouth can’t always handle a lot of them. Dentists use All-on-X implants as a workaround for this issue.
All-on-X implants are a few well-placed ones that anchor a full denture. Surgically set in your jawbone, these posts keep the prosthetics connected to them stable and secure. The result is that All-on-X implants can restore an entire arch of teeth at once, even if your jaw has low bone density. They’re thus suitable for patients who want to avoid invasive bone grafts.
Notably, you can get a complete grin soon after their placement. Dentists attach a temporary denture to All-on-X implants right away, allowing you to eat and speak while you heal. You’ll swap out this restoration for the final, customized denture after a few months.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-X Implants?
Given the facts above, some patients get more out of All-on-X implants than others. The most suitable candidates for them have one (or more) of the following traits:
- Missing most (or all) teeth along an arch
- The jawbone density to support implants without bone grafts
- Good oral hygiene with a commitment to maintaining your new smile
- Fair physical health that can safely bear minor surgery
- A lack of untreated (and severe) oral health issues
Of course, only qualified dentists can confirm your All-on-X candidacy. You should schedule a consultation with our office to see if they suit you. Based on your exam results, we’ll help you find the best path forward.
Benefits of All-on-X Implants
With All-on-X implants from our practice, you’ll enjoy benefits like:
- A stronger bite – All implants fuse with your jaw, so they help you chew tough foods without worry.
- Lifelike looks – Dentures attached to All-on-X implants use quality materials, ensuring your new smile looks natural and lifelike.
- Easy maintenance – Since they’re permanent, you can care for All-on-X implants as you would natural teeth. Just brush them twice daily and floss between them once daily.
- A firmer face – Because implants stimulate the jawbone, they prevent bone loss in your jaw and preserve your facial structure.
All-on-X vs. Traditional Implants
Between All-on-X and “regular” implants, the former type provides faster and more affordable results. That’s only natural – fewer posts means a less invasive treatment, one surgery instead of several, etc. Even so, there are cases where traditional implants’ maximum strength and stability can do more to help a patient. That means you should talk to your implant dentist and have them explain your options. (Depending on your situation, they can help you select the best procedure for you.)