Missing most of your teeth, or tired of loose dentures? All-on-4 dental implants in South Bend can give you a full set of fixed teeth that look natural and let you eat with confidence again. At Michiana Family Dental, we provide All-on-X full-arch treatment, which includes the popular All-on-4 approach.
What Are All-on-4 Dental Implants?
All-on-4 is a full-arch restoration. Instead of replacing each tooth one by one, we secure a custom bridge to four or more dental implants in your upper or lower jaw. That’s why we call it All-on-X: depending on your bone, bite and goals, your plan may use four, five, six or more implants.
Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants in South Bend
- Fixed, stable teeth: no slipping, adhesives or removing them at night
- Teeth the same day: many patients go home with a fixed temporary bridge on surgery day
- Fewer implants needed: angled implants may reduce the need for bone grafting
- Eat what you love: enjoy firmer foods again
- Protect your jawbone: implants help preserve bone that is lost after missing teeth
The American Dental Association also offers a helpful overview of dental implants.
The All-on-4 Implants Process at Our South Bend Office
- Consultation and 3D imaging: first, we examine your mouth and plan implant placement
- Implant placement: next, we place the implants using local anesthesia, and IV sedation is available
- Temporary bridge: in many cases, we attach a fixed temporary bridge the same day
- Healing: over a few months, the implants fuse with your jawbone
- Final bridge: finally, we attach your permanent bridge
Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Implants in South Bend?
You may be a good candidate if you are missing all or most teeth in one jaw, have failing teeth, or wear dentures. However, smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and certain medications can affect healing, so we review your health history first. If you feel nervous, sedation dentistry can help you relax.
Cost, Insurance and Financing
The cost of All-on-4 depends on how many implants you need and your treatment plan. At your consultation, we review your insurance benefits and financing options so you know what to expect.
Full-Arch Implants Near Mishawaka, Granger and Michiana
Michiana Family Dental is located at 3575 Portage Ave, Suite A, South Bend. In addition to South Bend, we welcome patients from Mishawaka, Granger, Osceola, Lakeville and Walkerton, plus St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall and LaPorte counties and nearby Berrien and Cass counties in Michigan.
All-on-4 FAQs
How long do All-on-4 implants last? With good home care and regular checkups, implants can last for many years.
Are All-on-4 implants better than dentures? For many patients, yes. Implants stay fixed in place, while dentures can slip.
Ready for a new smile? Learn more about All-on-X dental implants or call (574) 347-3333 to schedule your consultation for All-on-4 dental implants in South Bend.