All About The Effective All-on-4® Dental Implant Procedures

The cutting-edge All-on-4® dental implant system is a popular and highly-recommended option to dentures for patients who need to get their missing or infected teeth replaced in minimum time. The All-on-4® is an affordable dental reconstructive method to replace all the teeth on the upper or lower jaws with just four implants.

The technical advances of the All-on-4® enable your dentist to replace both your teeth and smile in a single day. This procedure is considered the fastest way to get your confidence and appearance back. However, the All-on-4® is recommended by a dentist only when significant aspects of your oral and dental health are in the right condition to receive the implants that can potentially last a lifetime.

All-on-4® Dental Implants And How They Work

While the All-on-4® dental implant procedure can be completed within a day, it’s not the ideal time needed for long-term results. Sufficient time should be kept aside for the final teeth to be designed and constructed and also evaluate them for their bite, look, and feel. If this is done, it often takes more than a day for dental restoration through All-on-4®.

It is also crucial that the All-on-4® is chosen for the right candidate, and enough time is allotted for the satisfactory completion of the procedure to ensure lasting results.

There’s no doubt that the innovative All-on-4® dental implant system is a highly popular procedure for replacing teeth. However, you still need to be aware of the major advantages and disadvantages of the procedure.

The advantages of All-on-4® include possibility of no bone grafts, same day extractions and implants, purposeful angulation to spread fewer dental implants at the back, and also lower costs compared with similar dental restoration procedures.

When it comes to disadvantages, candidates for this procedure should be aware that the All-on-4® dental implants are only replacements of natural teeth though they come close to offering the support that natural teeth offer in normal circumstances.

Patients can never have their molars replaced with these implants: leaving the mouth exposed in an area where the mouth has the most powerful bite force. Sometimes, your dentist may recommend a fixed hybrid implant. While such an implant is less costly, it uses fixed dentures, which are more vulnerable to damage and require more maintenance.

Dental experts suggest that most successful dental reconstruction procedures involve six implants for the upper jaw and five implants for the lower jaw. Your ideal dental reconstruction typically involves the use of ceramic or zirconia bridge and not a hybrid. In the hybrid bridge, the plastic teeth are fused to a metal base.

And for dental patients who have a larger jaw and heavier bite, between six and eight implants may be required for the lower jaw and eight implants for the upper.

Lastly, don’t fall for the false promise of “no bone grafting” of some dental practices. A highly successful All-on-4® dental implant procedure often involves bone grafting. Furthermore, patients who have sinuses going deeper into their mouth, a sinus bone graft may be needed.

Alternatives to All-on-4®

Porcelain teeth are considered the best alternative to All-on-4® by most dental professionals. Usually, patients who have sufficient space in their mouths prefer this procedure.

When teeth are restored or reconstructed using porcelain teeth, patients do not experience breaking, staining, and chipping as one might experience with plastic hybrid dentures. Moreover, when the All-on-4® is considered an alternative, dentists recommend the use of screws and not cement.

As the All-on-4® option is a “one size fits all” approach to dental restoration, the procedure is only used when it suits the patient’s requirements. Patients are free to explore dental reconstruction options that are a more customized dental solution for their teeth. However, with the latest advances in the All-on-4® implants system, it’s considered highly adaptable once all conditions are met.

How Is The All-on-4® Implant Procedure Initiated?

The process begins with an initial consultation between the patient and the dentist. Usually, the steps involve an oral evaluation, CT scan, and an interaction discussing treatment options. The scan provides a report about the health of your jawbone and also identifies bone loss, if any. It also presents a comprehensive picture of the anatomic structure of the mouth.

If a patient meets the criteria of receiving the All-on-4® dental implants, the dentist takes the next important step: molds or impressions of the upper and lower jaws. A dental technician utilizes the molds to fabricate the dental bridge for the implants. Your dentist will now prepare for the surgery to place the implants.

What Happens During The Procedure?

On the scheduled day of the All-on-4® procedure, you will be prepped for the surgery. Relevant and detailed instructions will be given and also an appropriate sedative. As the procedure begins, your oral surgeon will take out the remaining damaged teeth and also remove any infected tissue from the jaw and gums. Then the dentist will install the All-on-4® dental implants.

Two of the implants will be fixed at the front of your lower jaw, and the remaining two will be placed at a 45-degree angle at the back of your jaw. This positional placement of the implants is vital to the success of the implant surgery.

After the completion of the surgery and recovery period, the patient is given the final set of teeth, which will be checked for their bite, fit, and level of comfort.

Taking Care Of Teeth After Procedure

Following the All-on-4® surgery, dental patients should take proper care of their implants. It involves following proper oral hygiene routine, staying away from smoking and drinking, eating soft foods, and avoiding contact sports and high-impact exercise. A rough activity can disturb the mouth and compromise the stability of implants that are bonding to your jawbone.

When some patients report experiencing pain post-surgery, our prosthodontist can prescribe pain pills, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories to relieve the discomfort.

The last stage is of healing as implants take weeks and months to heal. During this time, the jawbone will form a sturdy bond with the implants. When your dentist finds that the bond is sufficiently strong, you can begin eating your normal diet.

Time To Choose

Now you have a basic understanding of quality dental restoration techniques and procedures. It is essential that you consider the above details and choose the best option.

To help you along in this process, please get in touch with Dr. Darian Kaar at his dental clinic – the All in 4 Dental Implant Center in Dallas Fort Worth – by calling at (214)-237-0553

Dr. Darian Kaar is a highly-experienced and trained Prosthodontist who has placed thousands of All-on-4® dental implants and helped transformed their oral health and smiles. Dr. Kaar is Board-certified and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. He has a degree in Prosthodontics, along with a Master’s of Science degree in Dentistry.

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