How All-On-X Dental Implants Replace An Entire Arch Of Teeth
All-on-X dental implants in Highlands Ranch, CO, use a carefully chosen number of dental implants to restore an entire arch of lost teeth. Depending on your jawbone density and stability needs, the All-on-X solution uses 4, 5, or 6 dental implants as replacement tooth roots. The implants are positioned in the strongest parts of the jawbone that can provide the greatest support. Attached to these implants is a removable or semi-permanent full denture to complete the All-on-X setup.
Benefits of All-On-X Dental Implants
All-on-X is a specialized dental implant treatment designed to replace a full arch of missing teeth. Although traditional complete dentures can achieve the same purpose, the following benefits are only attainable with an All-on-X system:
- Fixed and Secured: Because the jawbone firmly holds the implants, your new teeth will stay in place while eating or speaking.
- Natural Feel and Function: All-on-X dental implants do not feel unnatural like traditional dentures. You can chew and talk as you normally would with your natural teeth.
- Jawbone Preservation: By stimulating the jaw, the implants can help maintain your natural facial shape and stop bone loss.
- Long-lasting solution: Unlike traditional full dentures, which require replacement in 5 to 7 years, All-on-X implants can last 10 to 25 years.
Our All-on-X Dental Implants Process
Dr. Tyler Twiss uses the latest dental imaging technologies to determine the optimal number of implants and the best implant placements for the treatment. The All-on-X implant procedure at Denver Implant Center follows the steps below:
- Initial Consultation: Dr. Twiss will take a 3D digital X-ray of your jawbone to find the strongest parts and plan implant placement accordingly. At this time, he will determine how many implants are best to support your new restorations.
- Implant Procedure: At this stage, Dr. Twiss will extract any remaining damaged teeth. Then, using the X-Nav 3D Navigation System, he will place 4 to 6 implants precisely into the pre-determined areas of your jawbone. He may give sedation to help you relax and feel comfortable throughout the process. Lastly, he will attach a temporary bridge to the implants.
- Healing Period: This phase usually lasts 3 to 6 months. It allows the implants to fully integrate with the jawbone through a process known as osseointegration.
- Denture Fitting: Dr. Twiss will securely attach a new removable or semi-permanent full denture to the dental implants.
Long-lasting, Fixed Teeth Replacement Solution
An All-on-X implant system is also more cost-efficient compared to having many single implants. Denver Implant Center offers All-on-X dental implants in Highlands Ranch, CO, to help restore your healthy smile. If you are missing most or all of your teeth, All-on-X may be the best solution for you.