All-on-4 Dental Implants – Federal Way, WA

Rebuild a Strong Smile

Dental implants are prosthetic tooth roots, so does that mean that you need one for every single missing tooth? Not necessarily. In fact, thanks to the innovative All-on-4 treatment, you may be able to replace an entire arch of teeth with just four implants! Would you like to learn more about this advanced method for rebuilding a strong and confident smile? Continue reading this page to discover some important basic information, and then contact our Federal Way dental team when you are ready to request your dental implant consultation. We are eager to serve you!

How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?

Digital image of All-on-4 implants for upper dental arch

During All-on-4 surgery, a specialist will perform any necessary extractions and then strategically insert four dental implants into your jawbone. Four get placed toward the back of the bone at a 45-degree angle, and two get placed toward the front. This strategy utilizes areas of the jaw that are naturally strong and thick, so it is unlikely that you will need a bone graft. Right after the implants are in place, you may receive a provisional (temporary) denture to go on top of them. After a healing period, our team will replace the provisional denture with a permanent prosthetic.

Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants?

Dentist and patient sitting at table and talking

You might be a suitable candidate for All-on-4 dental implants if:

You are missing all or most of your teeth throughout one of your dental arches, or your remaining natural teeth are in poor health.
Your jawbone is strong enough to support dental implants — most patients meet this criterion, even without undergoing a bone graft.
Your oral and overall health are decent. You should be free of active gum disease and other conditions that might interfere with your implants’ success.
You have good habits that will support your implants.

If you are not sure whether you qualify for All-on-4, the best thing you can do is visit our team to talk about your tooth replacement options.

Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants

Senior woman with radiant smile

All-on-4 treatment offers some truly remarkable benefits:

A strong bite. You can expect to be able to eat virtually any food without worries.
A beautiful smile. Our team carefully designs All-on-4 dentures in order to make them as comfortable, natural-looking, and attractive as possible.
Jawbone preservation. Because dental implants stimulate the jawbone, they can help to keep it strong and whole.
An All-on-4 denture is permanently anchored in the mouth, so in many ways, you can treat it in the same way you would natural teeth.
You will never have to worry about your denture slipping out of place.

All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dental Implants

Traditional dental implant between natural teeth

There are a few key differences between All-on-4 treatment and traditional dental implants:

All-on-4 is often faster and less invasive than full-arch replacement with traditional implants. That is because it usually requires just one surgery, rather than two or more. Plus, All-on-4 often uses fewer implant posts.
Traditional dental implants are more versatile. They can replace any number of lost teeth. Plus, using more implants to support a denture may provide it with additional strength and stability.

During your consultation, our team can help you decide which dental implant treatment is the best fit for your unique circumstances.