In the past, patients who suffered from major tooth loss typically had very few options for tooth replacement. Most patients chose traditional (removable) dentures, but were often unhappy with the fit and how often they slipped or fell out. Full-arch restoration is a revolutionary procedure offered at our practice that can completely restore your smile and oral function with dental implants and a permanent denture. A full-arch restoration is a permanent replacement solution with many benefits.
Patients who receive a full-arch restoration experience all the same benefits as those who receive dental implants, but a full-arch restoration can more effectively restore a full dental arch or even a full mouth of teeth. You can hear more about the benefits of this life-changing treatment by watching the patient stories below. Our full-arch patients know better than anyone the advantages of undergoing this procedure at our office.
What Is All-on-4® Treatment Concept?
All-on-4 treatment concept is a full-arch rehabilitation system designed by Nobel Biocare™. This unique system is graftless and uses four precisely placed dental implant posts to secure a fixed prosthesis in one or both dental arches. By tilting two of the dental implants, bone grafting is unnecessary, as the angled implants will fuse to the available bone in the jaw. Nobel Biocare designs innovative implant-based dental restorations. Dr. Ioppolo is proud to offer the All-on-4 treatment concept in Lubbock, TX, to patients looking for a complete smile makeover.
Benefits of Full-Arch Restoration
Having a complete set of healthy teeth is important not only for oral function, but for self-esteem. After undergoing full-arch restoration, you can live and laugh without feeling the need to hide your teeth and feel proud about your smile. This treatment also offers many other benefits, including:
- Comfort. Your prosthesis is custom-made to fit your mouth and will not slide around like traditional dentures. There are no moving parts to cause sores or irritation inside your mouth.
- Regain Function. Your new smile is secure and strong, just like natural teeth. The dental implant posts fuse to the jaw bone for a secure foundation, allowing you to enjoy the foods you want without restriction.
- Protect Oral Health. The implant posts stimulate the jaw bone in the same way as natural teeth roots, keeping it strong. Tooth loss often leads to jaw bone atrophy, which you can avoid with implant-based restoration.
- Natural-Looking Results. Your new teeth are custom made just for you. They will look, feel, and act just like a healthy set of teeth. You take care of your prostheses just like natural teeth with regular brushing and flossing.
- Longevity. Your replacement teeth become a fixed part of your smile. With proper oral hygiene, your prostheses will last for many years without needing to be replaced, unlike traditional dentures which must be replaced every few years.
Am I a Good Candidate for All-on-4 Treatment Concept?
Many people with missing or failing teeth qualify for this type of procedure. If you are healthy enough to undergo a tooth extraction, you are most likely healthy enough to receive full-arch restoration. This procedure is completed in one surgical visit, allowing you to walk into our office with your current smile and leave the same day with a brand new, beautiful, functioning smile.
The Full-Arch Restoration Procedure
Dr. Ioppolo has undergone extensive training to be able to perform an All-on-4 treatment concept or full-arch restoration in an effective manner. Before the procedure begins, Dr. Ioppolo will answer any of your last-minute questions and then administer your chosen form of anesthesia. Most patients choose to receive IV anesthesia so they can sleep comfortably until the procedure is over. Once you are asleep, Dr. Ioppolo will strategically place as few as four dental implants into your jaw to create the secure foundation needed to support your arch of prosthetic teeth.
Once the implants are inserted, the abutments can be attached immediately, and then your temporary teeth will be placed. Over the next few months, your implants will integrate with your jaw and create a secure and permanent base for your permanent teeth. Additionally, this integration will help prevent your jaw bone from any deterioration. At the same time, your restorative dentist will be creating your permanent, custom set of teeth.
When your final denture is ready for placement and your surgical sites have fully healed, you will return to the office, and Dr. Ioppolo will secure your new set of teeth to your implants. Your final set of teeth will look just like natural teeth, and you will be able to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
Full-Arch Restorations in Lubbock, TX
Here at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock, our staff can tackle any questions or concerns you have regarding the All-on-4 treatment concept or other full-arch restoration procedure. Feel free to contact our office to schedule your consultation appointment; our experienced oral surgeon can help you form a treatment plan that fits your needs.
Hear From Full-Arch Restoration Patients
These patients can tell you about their firsthand experience undergoing full-arch restoration at our office.
Reviews From Our Full-Arch Restoration Patients
"Everybody’s so nice and friendly, and I just felt at home here. The staff here is great. They make you feel at ease as soon as you walk in that door. Dr. Ioppolo’s a great listener. He explained to me things very well, and I understood everything that he was trying to tell me. I had surgery a week ago and I feel great. I’ve had a good experience here, and I highly recommend Hill & Ioppolo."
"We came in looking to get an implant done. After we were told about the All-on-4, we decided that was the way to go. Everybody at this office is very sweet and very accommodating. They walk you through the whole process before it happens, so you don’t feel like you’re being hit out of left field with something. Dr. Ioppolo is very endearing. He just makes you feel comfortable with what to expect. I went to work pretty quickly after the surgery, and just being able to talk on the phone and stuff has been a new process to learn. I had a great experience, and I highly recommend Dr. Ioppolo."
Outstanding Oral Surgery Services Driven By Faith and Expertise
At Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock, we are dedicated to restoring optimal oral health through a variety of oral surgery procedures. Through our work, we serve our God-given purpose of serving our incredible community. When you walk into our practice, you are not just a patient—you’re a welcome member of our family who will leave here with a better and more beautiful smile. We look forward to welcoming you soon.