All-on-4® Implants vs. Complete Dentures: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Each

Replacing missing teeth is no small matter, and it becomes even more difficult when you don’t know which replacement option is best for you. Instead of making this decision alone, turn to our experts at Central Avenue Dental. 

The doctors at Central Ave Dental have years of experience restoring smiles — and it all starts with helping you navigate your options.

Here, we discuss the pros and cons of dentures and All-on-4® dental implants to help you take the first step toward a healthier smile. 

Dental implant basics

Dental implants are replacement teeth permanently installed in your jawbone via a small titanium rod. They’re one of the most popular tooth replacement methods; 3 million Americans (and counting) already benefit from dental implants.

Whether you need to replace a single tooth or several, implants offer the most natural look, feel, and function. You needn’t worry about them shifting or moving while you talk or eat. Bonus: You can brush and floss them like natural teeth.

Perhaps most importantly, dental implants help you maintain jawbone density. Missing teeth can cause the bone tissue in your jaw to erode over time. The titanium rod acts like a tooth root, stimulating blood flow to the jawbone.

The All-on-4 difference

Have more than one missing tooth? You may not need to replace each one with an individual implant. The All-on-4 system uses four strategically placed implants to support a complete arch of replacement teeth.

All-on-4 dental implants offer a permanent, natural-looking, complete set of top or bottom teeth. We can often complete the entire implant and tooth replacement process on the same day so you walk out with a brand-new smile.

When might dentures be the better choice?

Dental implants increasingly may be the more popular choice, but you shouldn’t dismiss dentures quite yet. 

Many of our patients prefer dentures because they provide the look and feel of natural teeth without surgery or healing time.

Our team customizes your dentures to your mouth for the most comfortable fit. Dental adhesive holds them firmly in place when you need stability, but they can be put in or taken out at your convenience and for cleaning.

Dentures are often more suitable than All-on-4 implants if you have advanced bone loss. Without sufficient bone tissue to support the implant, there’s a higher risk of failure. 

We can perform a bone graft to help support the implant; however, this extends the time and expense of the All-on-4 procedure. Dentures provide a quicker fix to restore a beautiful smile.

If you’re unsure whether dentures or dental implants are right for you, don’t spend another day on the fence. Our team can help you make the best choice. 

Call or click to book a consultation today at Central Avenue Dental, with locations in Valley Stream, New York, and the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.