Dentures are a tried-and-true solution for total tooth loss. For centuries, these prosthetics have replaced full arches of teeth, restoring a patient’s ability to chew and function. But over the years, patients have noticed a serious lack of stability, especially with their lower dentures. These restorations tend to slip and slide in your mouth, both irritating your gums and making it more difficult to chew certain foods. At Sonora Dentist, we found the best way to stabilize a loose denture is by adding dental implants! These titanium screws embed in your jawbone to anchor your denture restoration in place. However, there are a lot of implant denture options to choose from. Between implant systems like All-on-4 and Fix-on-Six, it can be difficult to know what’s best for you.
To learn which implant denture system suits your smile best, book a free implant consultation with us in Sonora, CA!
What Is Fix-on-Six?
To place implant-supported dentures, we typically use a particular placement system. But which system depends entirely upon your expectations, bone quality, and budget.
The All-on-4 implant denture system involves using 4 conventional dental implants to stabilize your denture. With two implants near the front of your jaw and two at either end of your smile in the back, all 4 implants are necessary to keep your smile stable. In the chance that one of your implants fails, the whole system comes crashing down, as All-on-4 dentures can’t rely on just 3 implants. You’ll need to replace your failed implant, almost starting the entire process over.
Fix-on-Six, in contrast, uses 6 to 10 mini dental implants for support. While this system does use more implants, each titanium post has a slim diameter, allowing us to fit them comfortably. By evenly distributing the pressure of your bite, the Fix-on-Six denture system keeps your smile stable. Additionally, on the rare occasion that one of your implants fails, the Fix-on-Six denture system typically remains functional! Even with one implant missing, your denture still has multiple implants to rely on.
Fix-on-Six: The Benefits of Using Mini Dental Implants
The Fix-on-Six implant denture system uses mini dental implants. These titanium posts are a smaller alternative to conventional implants and come with a wide array of benefits. These benefits include:
- Less invasive: Mini implants are smaller than conventional implants, requiring less bone structure for support. Not only does this make them accessible to those with jawbone loss, but it also allows us to use a minimally invasive placement procedure! Rather than creating incisions or using large drills, we simply make a small pilot hole through the gums to place your implant in one visit.
- More comfortable: Because mini dental implants are smaller, they’re much simpler to place. In most cases, patients experience minimal discomfort after a Fix-on-Six procedure and only use over-the-counter pain medication when necessary. After the first 24 hours, patients typically feel as good as new.
- Faster healing: Mini dental implants have a unique one-piece design that simplifies their procedure. Once in your bone, mini implants immediately begin to stabilize. Unlike conventional implants, which need months of healing and multiple placement appointments before they can support your restoration, mini implants only need a few weeks! And at our office, we have your dentures made in advance. For most patients, we can place 6 to 10 mini implants in your jaw and secure your denture in place the very next day.
- More affordable: Thanks to their simpler placement process and one-piece design, mini implants are usually more affordable than conventional implants. In many cases, mini implant treatment costs about half as much as conventional implant treatment.
The Fix-on-Six implant denture system uses innovative mini dental implants due to the various advantages they offer. To learn if you’re eligible for mini implant treatment, book a free consultation at Sonora Dentist today!
Making Your Implant Dentures More Affordable
Fix-on-Six dentures use affordable mini implants. But at Sonora Dentist, we understand that some patients may still need additional financial support.
While Sonora Dentist accepts insurance, not every plan covers dental implants. Even those with some coverage for their denture restoration may be left with out-of-pocket costs afterward.
Fortunately, with our flexible financing options, you can split your costs into monthly installments! During your free consultation, we will assess your smile, discuss pricing, and go over your insurance coverage. Then, we’ll review our third-party financing partners and help you apply for financing.
Depending on your eligibility, you may be able to split the cost of your treatment into manageable monthly payments to fit your budget.
Rely on the Fix-on-Six Denture System in Sonora, CA!
Dentures reliably replace missing teeth, but often leave patients wanting more stability. If you have loose dentures or want a more secure solution, we recommend the Fix-on-Six denture system! Using 6 to 10 mini implants, we help stabilize your smile, protect it from implant failure, and provide an affordable way to restore your smile. If you need additional financial assistance, we offer flexible financing to lessen your financial burden.
Book a free implant consultation to discover if Fix-on-Six implant dentures are right for your smile.
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