The "All-on-4" technique is a cost effective and
immediate solution for people who want to replace loose, annoying and unnatural
dentures with a fixed set of teeth, or for those with advanced dental disease
who want to return to full function and a great smile whilst avoid denture wear.
Even patients who previously were told they could not have
dental implants are often surprised to find that despite advanced dental
disease or advanced loss of jaw bone, All-on-4 Dental Implant reconstructions
by a qualified and experienced implant dentist can provide the solution you have
always wanted.
The All-on-4 dental implant solution also allows bone grafting
and sinus elevation procedures and lengthy treatment schedules to be avoided in
most cases, unlike conventional full mouth or full jaw implant reconstructions.
Less surgery, less implants and more immediate results means
a more cost-effective solution compared to conventional full mouth implant
reconstructions. And best of all, the entire procedure can be done in few days:
All-on-4 Dental Implant Procedure
Examination: The first step is
an oral examination to discuss treatment options and to determine the best
solution that suits your individual needs. Following an X-ray and some
photographs and examination, the details of what would be required and what is
expected to be achieved are discussed with you.
Diagnostics: Radiographs
and 3D scans are taken to determine final position of the implants. Pre-treatment
photographs and cast models are also prepared.
Work-up: Diagnostic
data is used to plan the optimal position of the final teeth for aesthetics,
function and speech. A special guide is also produced at this stage.
Your New Smile in 3
days
Day 1 Tooth Implants: the jaw is prepared to receive the implants
and the implants are strategically placed according to the surgical guide.
Impressions are taken of the implants.
Day 2 Try in Stage: Teeth are set in wax and are tried in your
mouth within 24-48 hours following surgery. Adjustments of tooth position and
colour can be made at this stage. Your new teeth, which were
designed in the planning stage, are set in wax and tried in the mouth, attached
to the dental implants. You can see how the smile looks and test your speech
and bite.
Day 3 New Teeth: Your
permanent new fully fixed replacement teeth are inserted on day 3 in most
cases. Your instant set of teeth is inserted and attached to the dental
implants. These teeth are designed to immediately restore excellent function
and aesthetics by correcting any problems that existed in your previous smile.
Dental implants are an important investment in your health,
smile, confidence and comfort, providing a permanent solution for missing teeth.
