All-on-4

Smile Perfector Dental Group

Cosmetic Dentists located near Carthay, Miracle Mile, and Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, CA

If you’re missing multiple teeth or have extensive dental issues, All-on-4Ⓡ dental implants offer an outstanding solution. This is one of many advanced services available from David Shouhed, DDS, and the team at Smile Perfector Dental Group serving Beverly Hills, Miracle Mile, and West Hollywood residents at the office in the Carthay neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. If you’re ready to achieve a smile you’ll love sharing with the world, call the office today to schedule a consultation. Online booking is also an option, and it takes just moments to set up a visit.

323-634-6334

All-on-4 Q & A

What is All-on-4Ⓡ?

All-on-4 is a dental implant system that replaces a full arch of missing teeth. It serves as an alternative to traditional dentures and also as an alternative to a full arch of individual dental implants.

The All-on-4 dental implant system delivers a durable, strong restoration that restores your ability to chew and speak normally. Like individual dental implants, All-on-4 is anchored directly into your natural bone tissue, which helps prevent bone loss over time.

What are the first steps in getting All-on-4?

The first step is a comprehensive dental exam at Smile Perfector Dental Group. During this visit, your dental team will evaluate your teeth to determine which restoration approach is right for you.

Digital imaging plays an important role in the process. The imaging technology at Smile Perfector Dental Group provides an outstanding view of not only your teeth, but the underlying bone tissue. This helps Dr. Shouhed determine if you have enough bone to support the All-on-4 dental implant system.

If you have natural teeth that cannot be saved through other restoration treatments, they’ll need to be extracted to make room for the All-on-4 system. In some cases, the team can perform the necessary extractions on the same day as your All-on-4 implants are placed, but in other instances a period of healing is required after extractions.

Some people need bone grafting or a sinus lift to prepare for All-on-4. During your initial visit, your dental team will discuss how your customized treatment plan will move forward, so you’ll always know what to expect.

What is recovery like after getting All-on-4?

Your healing process depends on whether you need additional treatments like bone grafting or extractions, as well as your overall health. Because your All-on-4 system is anchored directly into your natural bone tissue, it takes several months before your bone fuses to the implant materials.

You can ease the recovery process by adhering to the instructions provided by Dr. Shouhed. If you’re a smoker, one of the most impactful steps you can take is to find a smoking cessation program that works for you. Smoking dramatically harms your circulatory system, which slows the healing process.

If you have additional questions or concerns about All-on-4, feel free to book a consultation to learn more. You can set up a visit using the easy online scheduling tool, or simply call to speak with a friendly member of the administrative staff.