The All-on-Four concept has emerged as an answer for thousands of people who suffer from severe or total tooth loss or whose remaining teeth cannot be saved.
It works as an affordable alternative to traditional dentures and dental implant treatment for edentulous people that does not require bone grafting.
Understand better, with the support of this article, how the All-on-Four concept works and its indication, to ensure that you can make the best and safest decisions regarding the treatment of your case
What is the All-on-Four implant treatment concept?
Considered a minimally invasive method, this type of treatment uses just four implants to support a fixed prosthesis to replace full arch teeth (upper or lower).
This type of treatment allows patients to regain a complete set of teeth without the need to undergo several invasive surgical procedures and interventions. The implants are placed without the need for bone grafting
For this, it is important to have a specialized professional to carry out the entire treatment. He or she will carry out or order a series of diagnostic tests (such as panoramic X-rays and a CT scan) to assess the amount and density of bone in the patient’s jaw and maxilla.
From then on, the professional uses 3D computer software-assisted design and manufacturing processes (known as CAD / CAM) to plan the entire procedure for placing the implants with maximum precision in All-on-Four, guaranteeing predictability and a natural appearance in the aesthetic planning. It is possible to carry out the procedure in your own office, using only local anesthesia.
Indication
- People who need a full arch of new teeth;
- People who want to preserve their jawbone;
- People looking for an alternative, long-term solution to dentures and mobile prostheses.
Main advantages of the All-on-Four implant
With the loss of teeth, the jawbone region undergoes resorption which affects facial aesthetics, making the person look older. The use of traditional removable prostheses can accelerate bone resorption, causing premature ageing of the face.
The placement of dental implants halts this process, maintaining a natural and healthy appearance in line with the patient’s age. In addition, it offers benefits such as
- Effective alternative to traditional dentures;
- No more spending and worrying about adhesives and denture pastes;
- Enjoy your favorite foods properly and safely;
- A younger look;
- Increased confidence and self-esteem;
- Normal routine.
Immediate function
One advantage of this technique that deserves to be highlighted is the ability to resume normal chewing functions 24 hours after the procedure.
The All-on-Four procedure can be carried out in one day (although some cases require more than one visit): the teeth are removed, four implants are placed and (in the vast majority of cases) a fixed temporary prosthesis is fitted. The average duration of this procedure is around 1.5 to 3 hours per arch.
The end result is a natural-looking prosthesis, which is attached to the implants 24 hours after surgery. This prosthesis will be worn for around four to six months and then replaced with a permanent prosthesis.
The final version has titanium reinforcement and should last a long time. It looks, feels and functions just like natural teeth.
Natural look
This is another important issue: when it comes to evaluating their options regarding tooth replacement, people are looking for alternatives to rebuild what has been lost and to regain the ability to speak and chew with the same skill as they had with their natural teeth.
In addition, they are looking for definitive, safer and uncomplicated solutions that will help restore the confidence and self-esteem that was lost along with the teeth – even for those who have already received a negative diagnosis regarding the placement of fixed prostheses due to bone loss, it is worth seeking a Second Opinion!
Dentures, with their adhesives, special pastes and the risk of them coming loose during a special occasion – a love match, family party or work meeting, bring both functional and psychological discomfort.
You deserve a natural-looking smile.
The procedure to restore function and aesthetics using the All-on-Four technique is the procedure of choice indicated to bring back the smile and self-esteem of many patients used in 1st world countries (United States, Canada and Europe).
Replacing an entire arch of teeth with a fixed full denture allows the specialist to uniformly create a beautiful, bright smile in one day.
With this, you can feel free to smile, eat, drink and speak with more confidence, security, self-esteem and quality of life.
Talk to a Maxila Center specialist today and start restoring your smile now!
