All-on-4 Dental Implants - Dental Implants

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All-on-4 dental implants can replace a whole set of teeth on both the top and bottom jaw. Restoring missing teeth is vital as it can affect chewing and speech and could even change the shape of the face. All-on-4 implants are attached to the jawbone using threaded components that mimic the tooth root. This procedure is slightly different from traditional implant treatment.

In a conventional approach, missing teeth require individual implants to attach each tooth. The All-on-4 implant secures a whole set of teeth using just four implants. Once the restoration is complete, the bridge cannot be removed. Still, professional dentists can take them out for regular cleaning.

Each All-on-4 arch contains 10-14 teeth which can fit a whole row on the bottom or top of the mouth. They are made of titanium, zirconia and porcelain, looking just like natural teeth. Suitable candidates for an all-on-4 implant are those with adequate bone tissue in the four areas where the implants will be installed. In some cases, dentists may use a longer implant for those with lesser bone mass.

If a patient only has a couple of missing teeth while the rest of the set looks healthy, an All-on-4 implant design may not be the best option. They can consider the traditional dental implant procedure instead.

Before the procedure, patients must undergo X-rays and CT scans to ensure they have enough bone structure for the process. The restoration will require a local or general anaesthetic. The dentist will first remove any remaining teeth and treat infected gums if needed. They position the implants to the front and back of the mouth before anchoring the set of teeth securely with the screws. The dentist will install a temporary arch while the jaw heals over the next couple of months. After 4-6 months, dentists will replace the
temporary arch with a permanent one.

All-on-4 implants require care and maintenance through regular brushing and flossing of the teeth. Patients will also have to visit their dentists for routine check-ups and cleaning.

Anesthesia

local/general

Operation Time

3-4

Inpatient Period

n/a

Number of Appointments

3-4

Recovery Period

6 months

Invasiveness

yes

10 Facts About All On 4 Dental Implants

Dr. Alex Fibishenko, from Australia, discusses ten facts about All-On-4 Dental Implants. The video shows excerpts of patients reviewing their experiences. It covers the advantages of the process and the results.

10 Questions with an All On 4 Surgeon

Drs. Fibishenko and Yassmin, from Australia, take a moment to answer questions about All-On-4 Plus. The video covers a range of concerns raised by patients considering this treatment.

All on 4 Dental Implants Explained

Dr. Amar Katranji, a Periodontist in Michigan, discusses All-On-4 dental implants. He shows his viewers what they look like and explains how they are affixed. He compares the implants to dentures and explains the differences between the two.

All-On-4 Dental Implants Coventry Best Same Day Full Whole Mouth Teeth Implants At Verum Dentists

This video, from Verum Dentists in Coventry, U.K., shows the step-by-step procedure of affixing the All-On-4 dental implants. The video shows an animation of the procedure. The narrator explains what happens and talks through the process.