The All-on-Four implant 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.
Understand better, with the support of this article, how the All-on-Four implant 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?
Considered a minimally invasive method, this type of implant uses just four implants to support a full-arch fixed non-removable replacement tooth (upper or lower).
O All-on-Four implant allows the patient to regain a full set of teeth without having to go through several surgeries and replacements to place a full set of implants in the oral region.
For this, it is important to have a specialized professional to conduct the entire process. 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 bone density of the patient’s jaw.
The professional then uses computer-aided design and manufacturing processes (known as CAD / CAM) to plan the entire procedure for the All-On-Four implant, guaranteeing maximum precision and a natural appearance. 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 the bone in their jaw;
- People looking for an alternative alternative 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 and more aged. The use of traditional removable prostheses can accelerate bone resorption, causing premature ageing of the face.
The placement of an All-on-Four implant prevents this process, maintaining a natural and healthy appearance in line with the patient’s age. It also 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
A noteworthy advantage of this type of implant is the ability to resume normal chewing functions the night after the procedure.
The All-on-Four implant procedure can be carried out in one day (although some cases require more than one visit to the clinic): the teeth are removed, four implants are placed and (most likely) a fixed temporary bridge is fitted. The average duration of this procedure is around 3 hours.
The end result is a natural-looking prosthesis, which is attached to the implants at the time of surgery. This will be worn for around four to six months and then the final prosthesis is made.
The final version has titanium reinforcement and should last a long time. It looks, feels and works just like natural teeth.
Natural look
This is another important issue: when it comes to weighing up their options with tooth replacement, people are looking for options 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.
You deserve a natural-looking smile
The All-on-Four implant is the procedure indicated to bring back the smile and self-esteem of many patients around the world.
Replacing an entire arch of teeth allows the specialist to uniformly create a beautiful, bright smile in one day.
With this, you can feel free to smile, eat, drink and talk with more confidence, security, self-esteem and quality of life.
