Advanced All-on-X Dental Implants in Wilmington, NC

Missing teeth shouldn’t hold you back. At Hoggard Family Dentistry, All-on-X dental implants in Wilmington, NC restore full arches of teeth, top, bottom, or both – bringing back your smile, confidence, and quality of life.

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A Modern Full-Arch Solution for Replacing Multiple Missing Teeth

All-on-X is a dental implant procedure that replaces a complete arch of missing teeth using a strategic number of dental implants. Instead of using a single dental implant for one tooth, the All-on-X solution uses 4, 5, or 6 dental implants, depending on your jawbone density and stability requirements. The implants are placed in areas of the jawbone that offer the most support and serve as replacement tooth roots. They provide a strong, stable foundation for your new full set of removable overdentures or semi-permanent hybrid implant dentures.

All-on-X Dental Implants Procedure

At Hoggard Family Dentistry, Dr. John and Caroline Hoggard use the latest digital imaging technologies to determine optimal implant locations and plan your procedure accordingly. An All-on-X implant procedure typically includes the following steps:

  • Consultation: We use 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans to plan implant placement and precisely map jawbone volume. It is also when we determine the optimal number of implants to provide adequate support for your new restorations.
  • The Procedure: Our dentists will extract any remaining damaged teeth. Then, they will insert 4 to 6 titanium implants into the jawbone under local anesthesia. Sedation can be provided to help you relax during the procedure.
  • Healing Phase: During this period, which typically lasts 3 to 6 months, we will connect a temporary bridge to the implants. Through a process called osseointegration, the implants will completely fuse with the jawbone.
  • Final Fitting: We firmly affix the custom, permanent full overdentures or hybrid dentures to the dental implants.
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Example of a Maxillary Hybrid Denture

Benefits of All-on-X Implants

The All-on-X solution has more benefits than conventional dentures and single dental implants, including:

  • Fixed and Secured: When the implants completely fuse with the jawbone, they will remain in place whether you are eating or talking.
  • Cost-efficient: This method helps limit the number of implants required for a full arch of teeth.
  • Jawbone Preservation: The implants stimulate the jaw to prevent bone loss and preserve your natural facial structure.
  • Improved Speaking and Chewing: This procedure enhances your ability to chew and speak properly after long-term teeth loss.
  • Reduced Need for Bone Grafting: All-on-X implants can utilize the strongest areas of your jawbone for support.

Long-Term Solution for Teeth Replacement

All-on-X implants also feel, function, and look like your natural teeth. They can last for up to 25 years, which can be a lifetime for many patients. If you are missing most or all of your teeth, Hoggard Family Dentistry offers All-on-X in Wilmington, NC, to help restore your smile and confidence.

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