Looking to get back your full set of teeth like when you were young? At Oak Mountain, we offer full arch implant treatment in Helena, Al (also known as All-on-4) to fully restore your smile in a single day.
A fixed implant arch, or “All-on-4,” is the very best treatment to replace a full set of damaged or missing teeth. With this procedure, Dr. Kwolek will remove any remaining teeth at once, place dental implants around the jaw, and give you a new, non-removable smile all on the same day.
Your new set of teeth does not come in or out, and you will care for them with gentle brushing and oral hygiene just like natural teeth.
For a few months, you will be put on a semi-soft diet. However, once you are fully healed, you’ll be able to eat anything you like, from apples to steak, with complete confidence. Patients often say they forget they even have implants because they feel so natural.
Studies show that with proper health and hygiene habits, dental implants have a very low failure rate, with about 97% still going strong a decade after placement. This is a very predictable treatment when the patient is careful to maintain their implants. For more information, see: Home Care (Implants)
For “full arch” treatments, particularly involving many extractions, some swelling and modest discomfort can be expected, with most of it gone after 5-7 days. The implant and gum healing that occurs afterwards is painless.
Not everyone is a good candidate, depending on health history and other factors, but our free consults are a great way to see how we can help! If implants are not the right solution, we will be glad to explain your options.
For full-arch implants, the normal plan is to leave on the day of surgery with a full set of implant-supported teeth. Sometimes, patients with softer bone may have to wear a denture instead for 3-4 months before we can “load” the implants. Either way, we ensure that all of our patients leave with a beautiful smile.
We’re happy to help you figure out whether this treatment is right for you. Reach out today to schedule your free consultation!
The Oak Mountain Denture and Implant Center proudly serves Helena, Shelby county, and the Birmingham metro area.
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