All-on-X dental implants offer a modern, permanent solution for patients who need to replace most or all of their teeth. Using 4-6 strategically placed implants, the procedure supports a full arch of natural-looking teeth, offering a more stable and comfortable alternative to traditional dentures.
Why Consider All-on-X?
If you’ve experienced significant tooth loss or have had difficulty with dentures, All-on-X offers a long-lasting solution. Unlike traditional dentures, All-on-X implants won’t slip, providing a more comfortable fit. Additionally, they help prevent jawbone loss by stimulating bone growth, which helps maintain your facial structure.
When Should You Consider All-on-X?
This treatment is ideal for patients who’ve lost multiple teeth or whose teeth are beyond repair due to damage or decay. It’s a great alternative for those who are tired of dentures or are facing full tooth extractions. To be eligible, patients need to have enough bone to support the implants. A thorough evaluation with our team will determine your suitability for the procedure.
What’s Involved in the Procedure?
- Consultation and Imaging: The process starts with an in-depth consultation and 3D imaging to assess your jawbone structure and determine the best placement for the implants. We also take the time to listen to your aesthetic goals to ensure you will be happy with the final outcome.
- Implant Surgery: During the procedure, 4-6 implants are surgically placed in the jaw. These implants will serve as the foundation for your new teeth.
- Temporary Teeth: Immediately after surgery, you’ll receive a temporary set of teeth so that you can leave the clinic with a functional smile.
- Healing Period: Over the next 4-9 months, the implants will fuse with your jawbone (a process known as osseointegration). While the full recovery time varies, the benefit is that you’ll have functional temporary teeth during the healing period, ensuring you can maintain your quality of life.
- Permanent Prosthesis: Once healing is complete, the temporary teeth are replaced with a custom-made permanent prosthetic arch.
Benefits of All-on-X Implants
- Immediate Functionality: In many cases, a full arch of teeth can be placed the same day as the implants, although this depends on the stability of the implants and the quality of your bone.
- Cost-Effective: All-on-X is often more affordable than replacing individual teeth with separate implants.
- Preserves Jawbone: The implants help maintain bone density, reducing the risk of future bone loss.
- Improved Oral Function: All-on-X provides greater stability than dentures, making it easier to chew and speak confidently.
Comfort During the Procedure
For your comfort, we offer both IV sedation and local anaesthesia. This ensures that the procedure is pain-free. Post-operative discomfort is generally mild and can be managed with over-the-counter pain medications, with most patients feeling back to normal within a few days.
How to Care for All-on-X Implants
Caring for your All-on-X implants is similar to caring for natural teeth. This includes regular brushing, flossing, and attending routine oral health examinations.
Longevity and Cost
With proper care, All-on-X implants can last for many years or even decades. The cost of treatment typically ranges between $20-25K, depending on factors such as the number of implants required and whether additional procedures are needed to prepare the jawbone.
If you’re ready to regain your smile with All-on-X Implants, call us or book online to schedule a complimentary consultation.