All On 6 Dental Implants in Queens, NY

Losing many teeth can hurt your quality of life. You can’t eat everything you want. You may have trouble speaking. You may feel self-conscious, and avoid new relationships or a new job because of it.

It doesn’t matter if you lost several teeth to decay or an injury.  All on six dental implants can replace those teeth for good. If you’re missing most of your upper teeth, most of your lower teeth, or both, all on 6 dental implants are often a better choice than these options, though they cost more:

1. A dental plate, which is better for one or several missing teeth
2. Full dentures,  which must be removed and cleaned every night
3. A dental bridge, which can’t work if you’re missing too many teeth
4. Single tooth implants, which would require too many posts

There are other affordable ways to replace your teeth. But none of them do everything dental implants do. Six implanted posts hold your denture implants in place. If your dentist is as skilled as the team at CitiDental of Woodhaven, you likely won’t need a bone graft. That’s true unless you’ve been without teeth for a long time.

As an all on 6 dental implants candidate, you need to replace a full upper or lower set of teeth, or both. Implants have real advantages over dental bridges and dentures. Here are other ways you benefit from these implants:

1. The surgery is fairly easy, especially compared to individual tooth implants.
2. With two sets of implants, you get a full mouth of new teeth.
3. The implants are permanent, so you never have to take them out to clean them.
4. You can eat whatever food you like.
5. You regain your confidence and self-esteem with a full set of teeth.
6. You may even smile more often.
7. Your jaw bone actually grows back to support your new teeth.

The procedure for all on 6 dental implants is similar to other implant procedures. Your restorative cosmetic dentist at CitiDental of Woodhaven in Queens uses modern technology, including digital x-rays, and quality materials for your new teeth. Here’s how the process works:

1. First, a full evaluation checks that your gums and bones are healthy, and that you’re a good candidate for the procedure. Since you need six implants, your dentist finds the best spots to place them for strength and stability.
2. During the surgery, your dentist places the six titanium posts into your jaw bone.
3. During recovery, while your bones fuse to the posts, you’ll wear temporary dentures or a bridge. Your all on 6 dental implants can’t be attached for good until you’ve fully healed from surgery.
4. You’ll return to your dentist for check-ups. Once your implanted posts are secure, we fit the implant dentures and attach them to the posts for good.

Know what you’re getting before you decide to replace your lost teeth. You have many options, from same-day replacements to long-term implants. Even if you already know you want implants, you still have choices to make.

Talk with your dentist. Everyone’s needs are different, so base your decision on what’s best for you. Here are some factors to think about:

• Make the choice that most benefits your dental health and lifestyle
• Think about how comfortable you are with how each option works and how it’s cared for
• Ask if you need single tooth implants or full mouth dental implants
• Ask your dentists if mini dental implants are an option for you
• Decide how you want your new teeth to look, since appearance matters too
• Think about how many posts you need to support the artificial teeth — you can choose all on 4, all on 8 or all on 6 dental implants
• Explore whether you want to save time and money with same day dental implants
• Make sure you understand what types of dental implant problems you may face