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How are All-On-4 Dental Implants different from dentures?

• As opposed to dentures, All-On-4 dental implants are a permanent set of teeth that look and feel natural, which means they:

• Are permanent teeth that are brushed and cleaned like natural teeth

• Do not have to be taken out and cleaned each night

• Do not need messy, sticky adhesives

• Do not press down on your gums, preventing discomfort

• Allow for you to taste and experience the hot/cold of your food

• Do not cause you to gag

• Allow you to bite with increased force, which means you can eat all of your favorite foods

• Prevent bone deterioration

 

How the All-On-4 technique
works for you.

‘All-On-4’ is an advanced technique whereby a whole arch of teeth is supported by only 4 implants. Its success rates are similar to those of traditional implant techniques. For the vast majority of patients all-on-4 overcomes several of the problems associated with previous techniques.

Tooth distribution is maximized. A functional arch of teeth can be supported by a reduced number of implants.

Bone deficiencies at the back of the jaw are avoided. Complex grafting procedures and extended healing times are no longer necessary.

The replacement teeth can be placed immediately (in most cases within one to three days of implant placement). Immediate oral rehabilitation is now possible without patients having to go through an intermediate removable denture phase.

Using only 4 implants means reduced initial cost, reduced surgical complexity and long term, easier cleaning and maintenance.

Patients who are not suitable for all-on-4 are generally those with a very heavy bite or with insufficient bone. These patients can still often be treated in the conventional manner using 6 or more implants, generally with grafting.

 

Who is suitable for All-On-4?

All-on-4 can be used for patients who have already lost or are about to lose all their upper or lower teeth. In most cases, any tooth extractions are done on the same day as the implants are placed.