There are scores of reasons why people lose their teeth. When it happens, their speech is affected as well as their ability to chew foods they love. Dentures in Chicago were the only restoration choice until recently. A new procedure called All On 4 is now available to replace regular dentures. Are you a candidate for them?
Health Conditions
All on 4 can only be performed on healthy bone and gums. Your dentist will go over with you any health conditions or diseases that might affect your jawbone such as:
- Diabetes
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Some medications
- Bone loss due to osteoporosis
- Gum disease
- Smoking
Options
A healthy jawbone and gums are the only way a successful All On 4 can be performed. Lifestyle changes are an option for improving jawbone density, healthy gums, and improving other health conditions so they don’t adversely affect the jawbone and gums. A healthy immune system is vital to healthy jawbones and gums.
If you smoke, then stop. Uncontrolled diabetes and gum disease can be brought under control. Other medications can be found to replace any that adversely affect the jawbone and gums. Your dentist will consult with you to find ways to make the jawbone and gums healthy as well as gaining a healthy immune system.
Why Good Health Is Important
A titanium screw is inserted into the jawbone. When the bone heals, a cap is put atop the screw to hold the new dentures in Chicago. When all this heals, the denture is inserted. The titanium screw grows into the bone much like the root of a tooth. If the bone is not strong enough, your dentist will use bone grafts to make it strong enough. That’s no guarantee it will work if the health conditions are not under control. So call Chicago Dental Arts today to ask if you’re a candidate for All On 4.
