Despite several innovations in dentistry, tooth loss is a reality for many Americans. In fact, at least 35 million adults are missing all their natural teeth. Traditionally, they are replaced with a denture, which is held to your gum tissue using suction or an adhesive. As an alternative, many people are choosing to secure their denture to their jawbone using 4 dental implant posts. This gives you the next best thing to your natural teeth, but how long do All-on-4 implants last? Here’s what you need to know to protect your investment.

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