What is the difference between a all on four dental implants and denture? Does the all on four show the gum line when you smile?

The
major difference between All on 4 and a denture is that the All on 4 is implant
supported and the denture is tissue supported.
The denture rests on the gums and retention is passive, relying on
“suction” created by the “fit” of the denture.
Therefore, depending on a person’s anatomy and the skill of the dentist,
the denture may be more secure or loose.
A denture is fabricated using an acrylic base and teeth made of various
materials. A denture also covers more surface area of the mouth which can affect the taste of food. 

The
All on 4 is more secure and mimics natural teeth as they are generally attached
to the implants using screws. They can
be removed by the dentist but not by the patient. The materials used for All on 4 are typically stronger as well.

The
gum line depends on the amount of bone loss experienced by the patient. Even with higher levels of bone loss,
excellent aesthetics can be achieved by the dentist and a quality dental lab.

Dentures are removable teeth and made of acrylic( plastic type ). All-on-4 dental implant technique gives fixed teeth, with out any acrylic flanges, can even replace lost gums and bone to an extend. The final prosthesis (Fixed teeth) of All-on-4 can give Zirconium (metal free) crown and bridges.

If the All-on-4 case is properly planned, the gumline should NOT be showing. It is important to address this issue before the dental implants are placed. When a patient presents to my office with a "gummy" smile and asks for an All-on-4, I have to do some modification to the underlying bone during the All-on-4 procedure in order to properly prepare it so that the gumline does not show. 

There are many differencesDenture - Plastic teeth rest on your gums and move when you chewAll on 4 - The teeth rest on the implants and there is no movement when you chewDenture - You continue to lose bone and the denture will become more loose over timeAll on 4 - The implants maintain the boneDenture - Covers a lot of the mouthAll on 4 - Minimal coverageDenture - Chewing efficiency not as goodAll on 4 - Chewing efficiency very good Denture - loss of bone causes loss of facial supportAll on 4 - maintains facial supportHope that answers your questions. Wish you all the best in your journey

All on four is a minimal option for fixed non-removable tooth replacement. It's very expensive for what you get and better off getting 2-3 implants with a denture on top (removable). The Esthetics are horrible, you will spit when you talk and hiss a lot of air when you try to enunciate certain words. It's a form of under treatment in hopes of saving money and not worth it! Not a fan based on the past 12 years of seeing results from my colleagues. Good luck! 

All on 4's are an implant-supported denture that are permanently fixed whereas a denture is removable. All on 4 dental implants look very natural and behave much more like natural teeth than dentures do.

Good question.  All on 4 should look like your very own teeth.  it is a form of a denture, but stays in  place.. 4 implants are spread out and placed strategically to support a special denture that is screwed into these implants.  it is not removable except by the dentist, and tends to be smaller thsn a conventional denture.How the cosmetics appear in your case depends on the  time spent and expertise of the denstist making it.  Ideally, you should have measurements taken, looking at how high your lip rises when smiling and speaking.  That determines the placement of the teeth and HOW MUCH IF ANY GUM WILL SHOW. The teeth should be long enough to appear "natural" at your try-in. You  should be able to speak comfortably, and the dentist evaluate this, prior to making either a temporary "first" denture, or your final  4 0n 4.  This try in is usually in wax, to get an idea prior to the final.Just because you will need a full ldenture of sorts because you have no more natural teeth, doesnt mean there are no cosmetics involved.  A woman should have teeth that look as if "they belong naturally" in her mouth.  A man may have a larger size tooth, and a "set up" that gives him a strong masculine appearance.If there is no try-in appointment, or no chance for the dentist to evaluate how much teeth and gum, if any, will show, and for you to see the shade and shape of the teeth----YOU ARE IN THE WRONG OFFICE.

A conventional denture uses soft tissue of the gums for support and retention. Because of the softness of gums this will usually result in some degree of instability. With a denture both the teeth and gums are replaced so that we can provide beautiful aesthetics. All on 4 bridges use 4 or more dental implants to stabilize a structure that can be made of material similar to dentures or materials that are more aesthetically pleasing. In all of these types of bridges both the gums and teeth are replaced in order to provide beautiful aesthetics. The real difference is stability and footprint. One is easily removable the other is fixed in place. Hope this helps.

The all on 4 procedure is completely different form a regular denture, the denture has flanges (pink acrylic extensions that cover all the facial portion of your ridge and a full palate, the all on 4 does not have this, it is more like a fixed bridge.Usually on a all on 4 the type of prosthesis that goes on top of the implants is called a hybrid that has pink on it but does not cover the ridge like the denture so when the patient smiles you can usually see some "gums", how much that depends on the patients specific characteristics like low or high smile line, hyperactive lip, bone reabsorption, etc.All this is assessed on the patient prior to starting the treatment but it is extremely hard to asseverate if you will show gum or not with out a clinical examination in order to consider all this factors.

A denture is just that, a plastic cup with teeth that covers the roof of your mouth and is held by suction. Implant teeth are a horseshoe shape of teeth that are cemented or held by screws. Depending on quantity of bone, your smile line and the choice of the type of teeth chosen by your doctor will determine if the edge will have gums or not. I have several example pics of all types and during your consultation this is figured out.