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Explore All-on-4 Alternatives for a More Affordable Denture [Video Breakdown]

All-on-4 Alternatives in Sonora, CA [Video Breakdown] Free Consult

There are a variety of denture options to choose from when restoring your smile. In most cases, implant dentures are the better option for tooth replacement, offering greater longevity and stability. And at Sonora Dentist, we offer various implant denture options that keep your smile secure! However, we only offer mini implant-supported dentures. For patients considering an All-on-4 denture with conventional implants, we recommend exploring alternatives first!

Book a free implant consultation with us in Sonora, CA, to learn about the mini implant dentures we provide, and what these restorations can do for your smile.

What is the All-on-4 Denture System?

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The All-on-4 denture system involves placing 4 conventional implants in your jawbone to support your denture. While effective, it isn’t the best solution for every patient.

Conventional dental implants are large in diameter, requiring ample jawbone, which most patients don’t have. Additionally, these implants have multiple pieces and an invasive placement process that involves months of recovery.

For those looking to avoid long wait times, invasive procedures, and high costs, we recommend exploring the All-on-4 alternatives that we offer.

Rather than using the All-on-4 method, we use mini dental implants to support your denture. Because these implants are smaller than conventional implants, we need to use more than 4.

But thanks to their minimally invasive placement process and quick healing period, most patients find this preferable to conventional implant placement. For a better look into the alternatives we offer, book a free implant consultation.

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Our All-on-4 Alternatives in Sonora, CA

At Sonora Dentist, we provide mini implant denture options that range in removability and design.

  • Snap-on dentures: For patients who want a removable denture that stays secure, we recommend a snap-on denture. This prosthetic is stabilized by 4 to 8 mini implants that we place strategically around your jaw. And thanks to the durable rubber O-rings inside your denture base, you can remove your prosthetic by “snapping” it on and off your implants.
  • Semi-removable roundhouse bridges: For an even more stable solution to tooth loss, we use a semi-removable roundhouse bridge. This bridge is similar to a denture in that it replaces a full arch of teeth. However, unlike traditional dentures, this restoration features a sleek, horseshoe-shaped design that follows the natural curve of your jaw. Despite its name, the semi-removable roundhouse bridge is never removed by you. Instead, only we can remove it during routine dental cleanings for maintenance.
  • Non-removable roundhouse bridges: When a patient wants to mimic the strength and appearance of their natural smile with a denture, we recommend a non-removable roundhouse bridge. This denture is sleek like a semi-removable roundhouse bridge, but with more implants for greater support. A non-removable roundhouse bridge is never removed, not even by us. Instead, it is cemented in place on 10 to 12 mini implants that evenly distribute the pressure of your bite. With the added stability of these implants, a non-removable roundhouse bridge is as close as possible to your natural smile.

Making Your Implant Dentures Affordable

The cost of your implant denture depends on several factors.

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The denture you want has a major impact on price: the more implants necessary, the more expensive the denture. Snap-on dentures are the most affordable implant denture we offer, while non-removable roundhouse bridges are the most expensive. But depending on what you’re looking for, you may find the roundhouse bridges are worth the investment.

In most cases, dental insurance will cover some of your denture treatment. But some coverage may not extend to your implants, leaving you with out-of-pocket costs. While we will work with your insurance to maximize your benefits, we do offer alternative financing.

Sonora Dentist partners with third-party financing companies to help split your costs into manageable monthly payments. Rather than paying up front for your treatment, you can receive your care now and pay later. During your free consultation, we will review the flexible financing options we offer and find a solution that fits your budget.

Book a Free Consultation To Explore All-on-4 Alternatives

There are a lot of denture options to choose from, but not all will be right for you. All-on-4 dentures that use conventional implants aren’t the best choice for those looking to avoid invasive procedures, long healing periods, and high costs. Instead, explore our All-on-4 denture alternatives that use mini dental implants!

Book a free consultation today to learn which denture option is right for you.

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Dr. Paul Berger

Dr. Paul Berger is the owner and founder of Sonora Dentist located in the beautiful foothill town of Sonora, California. Dr. Berger brings 36 years of experience and a passion for delivering the best quality of dental care for his patients and their families. Dr. Berger has maintained his dental practice in Sonora since 1989. A graduate of Loma Linda School of Dentistry, this Sonora dentist is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Joaquin Dental Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Academy of Computerized Dentistry. Dr. Berger has completed hundreds of hours of training at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Berger is an avid outdoorsman and pursues the healthy lifestyle he stresses to his patients. Whether hunting, fishing, hiking, flying, skiing or golfing, he sets a high standard for himself by being outdoors and active physically and mentally. A father of six children, grandfather of five grandchildren, and married to his best friend and wife, Kathy, for 39 years, Dr. Berger will give you and your family the quality and service he would give his own loved ones-quite simply, the best he can deliver. Dr. Paul Berger is a well-educated, experienced dentist whose favorite part of dentistry is patient interaction. He has come to regard his patients like family and watched some of his youngest patients grow up with great smiles. If you need a Sonora California dentist, look no further than Dr. Paul Berger and his exceptional team.