Researchers and dentists continually improve methods for replacing lost teeth. Due to the increased rate of tooth loss globally, there is a need for more effective and natural treatment options. The creation of All-on-4 dental implants is the result of this.
This is a well-liked and adaptable substitute for patients whose bone quality and quantity are not optimal. The treatment involves implanting four strategically placed dental implants in the jaw to support a fixed denture.
Whether your tooth loss was caused by an illness or an accident, getting dental implants for the entire mouth could be a very welcome answer. Your mouth will be restored to its most nearly original state possible thanks to the Fort Lauderdale Dental Aesthetic solution for replacing entire sets of teeth with either all-on-4 or even all-on-6 implants placed in a single day.
When teeth are lost, many things are impacted. Not only do you lose the capacity to properly chew and swallow food, but due to a change in facial structure, your face may seem much older than it actually is. Your speech will also be impacted. However, instead of making you suffer for months, our dentists can restore your smile using advanced dental implant therapy.
Dental Implants: ALL ON 4
The available choice for treatment that is sometimes referred to as “teeth in a day” is now all-on-four dental implant procedures. Anybody with numerous missing teeth can benefit from this surgery, which replaces both upper and lower arch teeth in a single day. Your dental implants support a fixed bridge that replaces the missing teeth. Because the entire procedure may be completed in a single day, patients receiving this treatment won’t have to go without teeth for very long. It might be the ideal answer for people who value having the least possible impact on their speech, food, and quality of life.
What is the All-on 4 treatment?
A full row of teeth at the top or bottom of the jaw can be permanently replaced with an All-On 4 dental prosthesis. It comprises four surgically placed implants in the patient’s upper and/ or lower jaw that support a bridge and a full prosthetic arch. Two implants are positioned in the front portion of the jawbone at the top, and two more are positioned at the back while avoiding the sinus cavities. The two posterior implants in the mandible are also positioned to avoid the inferior alveolar nerve canal. The system is completed with the permanent or hybrid denture, which consists of ceramic or porcelain teeth and resin artificial gums.
Benefits of All-on-four
- The first step is to work closely with your dentist to precisely schedule the procedure so your new smile may be created in hours and your replacement teeth or temporary denture can be fitted the same day.
- Just six or four implants support the arch, or the full set of teeth, and offer an economic benefit over the alternative of eight to ten implants.
- The closest you will ever get to having your teeth back is with this tooth replacement method.
- For patients with less bone, shorter implants are frequently used to eliminate the need for bone grafting.
- Of course, dental implants need to be maintained and cared for properly, but unlike dentures, problems with wear and tear, slippage, or rubbing against the gums won’t need to be resolved.
- The procedure is incredibly quick, with results appearing the same day as we deliver the temporary denture.
- These solutions may work well in more complicated circumstances where none would have been able to be solved in the past.
Who is the All-on 4 System Suitable For?
This fixed denture can benefit patients who are fully or partially edentulous, have extensive tooth degeneration, or have insufficient bone mass to support traditional vertically directed implants. By correcting occlusal abnormalities or improper tooth alignment it can restore more harmonious proportions to the lower face.
How Do All-on-four Dentures Work?
- Consultation. Your initial visit will involve the doctor checking your gums, taking X-rays, and taking a 3D scan. After that, the dentist will go over everything in detail with you and address any questions you may have. Your dentist might also take an impression of your teeth/ gums for your temporary dentures that same day.
- Day of surgery. The process will be completed on the same day whether you select all four or all six implants. The procedure for dental implants is typically conducted under local anesthesia where you are completely numb and won’t feel any pain during the procedure.. Here at Fort Lauderdale Dental Aesthetic Center, we have years of experience providing dental implant services, and we can promise a pain-free dental treatment under local anesthetic. The dentist might suggest a bone graft procedure if the bone level is insufficient. After inserting the dental implant, your dentist will give you the necessary prescriptions and post-operative instructions. The dentist will also give you your temporary teeth, which you will use over the following several months as you heal.
- You should schedule a follow-up appointment with your dentist one week following the implant procedure. X-rays may be taken during this period.
- Once your gums and bone have completely healed, the dentist will make an impression for your permanent teeth two to four months after the implants were placed.
- Installing your permanent teeth is the final stage. After obtaining an impression, creating your permanent teeth takes around two weeks. When they are prepared, the dentist will make a few more tweaks before screwing in your permanent teeth over the implants.
Phases of Treatment for All-on-4 Implants
To enable the best possible bone integration for the implants and gum healing, the All-On 4 fixed dental prosthesis can be placed in two sessions separated by two to six months. During this period, the patient will wear a suitable temporary prosthesis.
The artificial teeth, the shade of which will have been decided upon beforehand in conjunction with the patient, will be placed atop the prosthetic arch by the dentist during the second session. Less than an hour passes during this second session.
1. Placing the four implants
To facilitate osseointegration, the six dental implants must be placed first. After assessing the bone’s condition with an X-ray, the implantologist uses computerized surgical guidance to choose six anchorage sites that are carefully placed to avoid vital structures in the jaw and maximize the prosthetic arch’s strength and stability. Theywill then insert the titanium implants after they cut the gums and widen the bone sufficiently to place the implants. A cover screw will be placed over the implants to maintain the integrity of the implant and help soft tissue or gum to grow over the implant completely submerging into the bone.
Each implant requires 15 to 30 minutes of surgery, so the first session, dedicated to implant placement, can last one to two hours. A local anesthetic is used for the procedure.
Most patients can resume their regular activities the day following the initial procedure.
2. Creating a provisional prosthesis
To give the implants enough time to integrate with the bone and heal properly, the dental surgeon can create a prosthesis with temporary teeth during the first appointment using a 3D scan of the treated jaw. The prosthesis will be worn for a minimum of two months, so the patient won’t be edentulous for this duration.
3. Definitive implant placement
The third appointment will integrate the final prosthesis, which the dental technician will custom-make based on the 3-D images after the implants have healed and integrated perfectly and the patient has selected the type and shade of teeth.
With an all-on-four surgery, an implant supported fixed hybrid denture is constructed with dental implants to restore the entire upper and/ or lower arch. The all-on-four procedure results in a full set of permanent teeth or a permanent solution that looks and feels just like real teeth. All-on-6 is a similar technique to replace lost teeth, because in certain circumstances, your dentist might advise adding two more implants for increased support for the hybrid denture. For those who are lacking teeth, All-on-4 and All-on-6 are permanent options.
All-on-4 dental implants are a popular and effective solution for individuals seeking to replace multiple missing teeth with a permanent, fixed dental prosthesis. Fort Lauderdale Dental Aesthetic Center near me offers comprehensive All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant services at affordable costs, each with unique benefits, patient care approaches, and experienced professionals to help you achieve a healthy and lasting smile.
