Dental implants are a wonderful device used to fill in gaps left behind by missing teeth. A single dental implant is composed of the implant screw, which is surgically installed in your jawbone and replaces the root of your tooth; the abutment, which is the connecting piece; and the prosthetic, which is the visible portion that replaces your tooth.
If you’re missing one or a couple of teeth, you can certainly receive dental implants to repair each of those gaps. However, if you’re missing more teeth or all your teeth, you can undergo a procedure that’s called All-on-4. This involves installing 4 dental implants at specific locations in your jaw; this provides a very stable foundation for the row of prosthetic teeth that are attached over top.
Talk with our dentists to see if you’re an ideal candidate for this surgery.