It’s easy to see why all on 4 dental implants are one of the most popular alternatives to dentures right now. The solution is a permanent one, it restores a full arch of failing or missing teeth, and your confidence is instantly transformed.
However, if you are consideringall on 4 dental implants, you might be wondering, what do dental implants feel like?
To answer these questions and help you make an informed decision about your new dream smile, read our handy guide on what choosing dental implants might feel like for you.
Do dental implants feel like real teeth?
As they are permanently fixed into the jawbone by your oral surgeon, full mouth dental implants are as lifelike as possible, especially once topped with dental crowns or a bespoke prosthesis.
Once fully healed, new bone will form around the implants because of osseointegration, which means they won’t move or slip while you are eating and speaking.
This is just one of the reasons this tooth replacement option is so popular.
Other reasons patients are choosing dental implants over other tooth replacement options include:
- They can replace many missing teeth, including a whole upper or lower arch.
- They allow patients to avoid removable dentures as they can be fitted in a single day.
- Further bone loss can be stopped and new bone regenerated with the implantation of the titanium tooth root replacement and the motion of chewing.
- The replacement teeth have a natural appearance, so they blend in well with the surrounding teeth in the upper or lower arches.
- Your facial structure is maintained or restored – as a result of tooth and bone loss, there can be a certain amount of sagging or empty space around the mouth. But with dental implants, it’s possible the natural shape of your face will be restored!
Things to bear in mind during the dental implants healing process
While you’ll benefit from instant stability, there will also be no rubbing and irritation of your gums (which comes from removable denture use) as they heal, which can greatly reduce discomfort or tenderness.
Just be careful not to irritate it by touching the area too much or brushing too forcefully in the quest for good oral hygiene, as this can compromise your surrounding gum tissue and slow healing in that area.
You should also refrain from smoking as this will prolong the healing process and increase your chances of developing an oral infection – something that can lead to implant failure.
What does it feel like to eat with all on 4 dental implants?
Whether you’ve had anall on 4 implant procedure or a similar full mouth implant tooth replacement, you’ll be able to eat the same day.
You won’t feel any sensitivity in your implants when you’re eating and drinking, as you might have experienced with your natural teeth prior to your implant surgery.
Likewise, it may feel slightly odd for a day or two, particularly if you’re used to eating with dentures slipping around in your mouth all the time, or you experienced difficulty because of the condition of your real teeth. However, you will adjust quickly, and before long, they’ll feel like your natural teeth you used to have.
You should stick to fairly soft foods for the first four months – a good guide is anything you can easily cut with a fork. This keeps chewing to a minimum whilst your jawbone bonds with the implants, allowing it to heal properly.
Then, after our final checks at six months, you’ll be able to move on to tougher foods and a fully normal diet, including crunchy, fresh apples or well-done steaks, for example, without any pain or negative sensations.
What does it feel like to brush your teeth with all on 4 dental implants?
Brushing your all on 4 dental implants should feel very similar to brushing your real teeth. It’s also much easier than caring for dentures, which you must remove to clean properly and maintain your oral hygiene levels.
As well as brushing twice daily with a non-abrasive toothpaste and soft brush, it’s important to use a water flosser on yourdental implants, preferably with a rubber-tip stimulator, to ensure that no food is trapped between the implants and the gum line. This will stop plaque buildup and keep gum disease from developing.
Look for a toothpaste with ingredients such as baking soda or stain-remover agents to keep your dental implants looking great and remove food and drink debris.
Is our all on 6 solution the same as all on 4 dental implants?
Our all on 6 implants are an advanced alternative toour all on 4 dental implants.
It works in much the same way as all on four dental implants, but our team adds a further two implants in the upper jaw in advanced areas, such as the pterygoid, zygomatic, and nasalus regions.
Optimising dental implant treatment in this way means that patients who have been told they don’t have enough bone for traditional dental implants and require a bone graft can replace missing teeth with dental implants.
Benefits of the Evodental implants
- A tailored-fit, slimmer prosthetic complete with more teeth per arch is included for each patient.
- Unlike removable dentures, the full mouth prosthesis has no palate cover for easier and more comfortable chewing. This also helps it feel like natural teeth rather than a tooth replacement option.
- Each all on 6 full mouth dental implant treatment is completed in just one day.
- Patients have a choice between a ‘PMMA’ (a type of polymer material) or zirconia prosthesis – the latter of which is best suited for heavy chewers or those with bruxism (tooth grinding).
- The dental implant prosthesis can be tailored so it looks like natural teeth.
- This type of dental implant treatment suitable for the upper, lower, or both, jaws and gives dental implants that feel like natural teeth.
Book your free, no-obligation dental implants consultation today
If you’ve been told that you’re unsuitable for dental implants for any reason, it’s definitely worth having a chat with us here at EvoDental. We’re experts in full mouth dental implants and regularly help patients who have been told that they aren’t a suitable candidate, need to consider dentures as their only option, or are missing multiple teeth per arch.
For more information on why one day dental implants are the best solution for you, why not book a consultation at your nearest EvoDental clinic?