Fixed full-arch teeth in Lake Forest

All-on-4 Dental Implants in Lake Forest, IL

If loose or shifting dentures make eating, speaking, or smiling feel uncertain, All-on-4 dental implants may offer a more stable alternative. Four strategically placed implants support a fixed full-arch restoration, helping you feel more confident in everyday life. Ross & Durrett Family Dental has cared for patients since 1968, and our doctors can help you understand how this approach relates to your oral health and goals.

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A more secure alternative to loose dentures

All-on-4 treatment uses four dental implants to support a complete arch of replacement teeth. Unlike a removable denture that can slip or lift while you talk, the implant-supported arch is designed to stay in place. With a stable restoration, many patients look forward to speaking more comfortably and returning to favorite foods as treatment progresses.

Implants also provide stimulation to the jawbone, helping support the bone around them. Computer-guided planning helps our doctors identify strategic implant positions and place the implants with a detailed view of your available bone. In many cases, this approach avoids the need for a separate bone graft.

Fixed support instead of a denture that moves during daily activities
A full-arch solution for a severely damaged, failing, or missing set of teeth
Support for comfortable speech, eating, and a more confident smile
Implant stimulation that helps maintain the jawbone around the implants

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What to expect from All-on-4 treatment

Treatment begins with a consultation and planning appointment to review your teeth, gums, jawbone, medical history, and goals. Computer-guided planning helps determine the four implant locations. Each implant is a small titanium screw placed in the jawbone to act like a tooth root.

If the implants have enough initial stability and your clinical situation is suitable, a temporary fixed arch may be attached on the day of surgery. Most patients leave with a temporary fixed arch; if a different plan suits you better, we'll walk you through it. Over the next few months, the bone heals around the implants. After healing, our doctors fit the final full-arch restoration designed for long-term use.

Patients who feel anxious about dental treatment can ask about sedation options. Our doctors will recommend the appropriate level for you at your consultation. At your consultation, we will talk you through recovery and follow-up care, including what to do if healing needs extra attention.

Consultation and individualized computer-guided planning
Placement of four implants in carefully selected positions
A temporary fixed arch on surgery day only when stability and clinical suitability allow
Healing for a few months before the final arch is secured

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Care for your fixed full-arch smile

Your restoration needs daily home care and ongoing professional maintenance. Brush twice a day and follow the cleaning instructions provided for the spaces around your implants and arch. At maintenance visits, our team checks the restoration and implant components and evaluates your bone levels so concerns can be addressed early.

Ready to find out whether fixed full-arch teeth are right for you? Call Ross & Durrett Family Dental at (847) 234-8608 to schedule a consultation at 1400 N Western Avenue in Lake Forest.

Questions, answered clearly

Good questions are welcome.

Can I receive fixed teeth on the day of All-on-4 surgery?

Possibly. A temporary fixed arch may be placed on the day of surgery when the implants have adequate initial stability and your clinical situation is suitable. If not, our doctors will recommend an appropriate temporary option while healing takes place.

Does All-on-4 treatment always avoid bone grafting?

No. Computer-guided planning can often help place implants in areas with suitable existing bone, so a separate graft may not be needed for some patients. Your imaging and examination determine whether grafting or another approach is appropriate.

How do I maintain All-on-4 dental implants?

Brush twice daily, clean around the implants and restoration as instructed, and keep regular professional maintenance visits. Our team checks the implant system and monitors bone levels over time.

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