All-on-Four® Dental Implants in Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines' Premiere Choice for All-on-Four®
Dentists have many ways to improve the look of their patients’ smiles. It is now easier than ever for a patient to obtain a smile they are proud of. With All-on-Four Dental Implants, a patient is able to receive a full set of permanent implant dentures. These prosthetics are created to hold an entire row of replacement teeth in place securely—allowing for a natural-looking and feeling smile. All-on-four dental implants have similar strength to natural teeth, allowing patients to eat their favorite foods without worry.
Contact Iowa Dental Group, located in Des Moines, for more information about our award-winning Cosmetic Dentistry options, including All-on-Four ® Dental Implants. Call us at (515) 277-6358 Today.
If you are considering upgrading your dentures from traditional removable dentures to All-on-Four ® denture systems, contact our dental office today. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be able to walk you through the consultation process and ensure you have all the information you need to make a decision about whether or not the All-on-Four ® system is right for you.
How Does All-on-Four® Work?
This revolutionary product allows dentists to permanently attach a set of dentures to a patient’s gums using dental implants. The system is designed to use 4 dental implants, to be exact, to hold dentures in place. Dental implants require some time to prepare and place, and sometimes patients need to undergo additional procedures, such as bone grafting, to prepare for the implants to be set.
Dental implants consist of three main parts:
- The “root”: a titanium rod that is surgically placed into the jawbone to prepare to receive the new dentures. This part of the process can take several weeks to integrate before moving on to the next step in the treatment.
- Abutment: the part of the implant that will hold the dentures in place
- False teeth: in this case, it is a denture plate, but in other instances, crowns are used to replace missing teeth.
Once the implants are placed and have healed, the dentures can be affixed to the implants, and voila! Patients have a brand new set of teeth that are solid and secure.
Customized Implant Solutions for Your Needs
We take great pride in our ability to assess and determine the best course of action for treatment related to our patients’ needs. While other dentists might rush to conclusions and assume that All-on-Four ® is the right solution for anyone who wants permanent dentures, we take the time to ensure they are the appropriate solution for your particular needs. Our dental practice spends a great deal of time discussing your options and ensuring you understand your choices. We never force a treatment on any patient and know that some patients might want some additional time to make a decision that will impact the rest of their lives. We’ll work with you to ensure you are comfortable during every step of the treatment process.
What Else Should You Know?
Most adults have 14 adult teeth. When you consider having All-on-Four ® implants and denture systems used, you will only have 4-8 “roots” to maintain the integrity of your jawbone and gums. That’s why we often install more than just 4 “roots” when using this system. However, depending on the size of your mouth and the density of the bone in your jaw, four rods may be enough to sustain our new set of dentures. But don’t worry: it’s our job to determine the risks and discuss them with you before we ever begin any procedure or treatment with you.
As we age, our jawbones naturally start to erode or disappear. When you have dentures, this can happen much faster because there are no roots for the jawbone to hold on to, and as a result, it loses much-needed nutrients that would have been supplying important minerals to the teeth. Some people may begin to see receding gums, increased risk of gum disease, and even changes in the shape of their mouth as their bone loss continues. We can determine how much bone is present and if a graft is necessary to pursue further treatments and mouth reconstruction.
Why Would Patients Need a Bone Graft?
In some cases, patients who have had traditional dentures for some time might have experienced bone loss as a result of missing teeth. Over time, if jawbones don’t have any teeth to support, essential nutrients and minerals can be lost through the gums, which can cause the bone to erode and disappear. This doesn’t mean that patients aren’t eligible for implants or All-on-Four ® treatments; it simply means that additional work needs to be done to prepare for the implants and permanent dentures. A bone graft is a surgical procedure in which donor bone, or the patient’s own bone, is placed and grafted to the existing bone. It can take some time for the bone to connect and become part of your jawbone, so you’ll continue to wear your dentures or other special dentures we give you in the meantime. Once the bone has healed, the implant process can begin. In most cases, bone grafting works for patients and is an ideal way to prepare for implants and All-on-Four ® treatments.
How Many Implants are Needed?
While the replacement treatment option is commonly known as All-on-Four, the actual number of posts depends on the needs of the patient. While four is the minimum, sometimes patients receive as many as six. This also only takes into account the top or bottom jaw. If an entire smile needs to be replaced, this may mean anywhere from eight to twelve dental implants. Speak with your dentist to determine the exact number of titanium posts that will be required to place your dental implant prosthetic smile.
Iowa Dental Group
You place a lot of trust in your dentist, and we will always be honest with you. This philosophy of educating our patients has been the hallmark of why we have been successful for over 30 years.
Our Promise
At Iowa Dental Group, we pride ourselves on providing patients with the highest quality services at reasonable fees. We do our best to guarantee our patients leave satisfied with the treatment they receive, and we provide ongoing care to ensure patients continue to enjoy their beautiful smile.
Our Award-Winning Services
We provide patients with outstanding dental services, ongoing care, and education to ensure their smiles stay healthy and beautiful for years to come.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain Veneers
Teeth Whitening
Restorative Care
Dental Implants
Dental Bridges
Root Canal Therapy
Dentures
Children's Dentistry
Periodontal Care
Dental Emergencies
Family Dentistry
Night Guards
Snoring Appliances
Extractions
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Dental Office Location
Iowa Dental Group prides ourselves on offering the highest quality dentistry at a fair and reasonable fee.
Iowa Dental Group Des Moines
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 277-6358
office@iowadentalgroup.com
https://www.iowadentalgroup.com
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Our Des Moines dentists, Bob Margeas DDS & Nicholas Economos, are eager to help provide any answers you may have. Contact us today regarding optimal oral health.
Dentist Office Hours
Our dentists look forward to answering any dentistry-related questions or dental concerns you may have regarding your overall oral health and smile.
Office Hours
| Monday: | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday: | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday: | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | Closed |
| Sunday: | Closed |