ALL-ON-4 FAQ

Most of the time, four dental implants are used. If we find it necessary after accessing the specific situation, we will use six or eight dental implants to ensure your new teeth’ strength and longevity. We will perform the best for your specific needs to provide you with the longest-lasting, premium teeth.

The All-On-4 surgery is virtually painless. After the numbness wears off, the patient will experience slight swelling and soreness that will last a few days. Many patients return to their normal routine (work, etc.) one to two days after their surgery. This time is needed not because of pain but because they need to adjust to the presence of their new teeth, as it may slightly affect their speech.

As opposed to dentures, All-On-Four Dental Implants are a permanent set of teeth that look and feel natural, which means:

• – They are permanent teeth that look and feel like natural teeth
• – They are stable, allowing you to bite with increased force – enabling you to eat all of your favorite foods once again
• – No more discomfort, as they don’t press down on your gums as dentures do
• – They allow you to taste and experience your food, as you no longer have to worry about slipping
• – The presence of the implants in the jaw stimulates the bone, thus preventing further bone deterioration – No more gagging
• – No more nightly removal and cleaning
• – No more messy, sticky adhesives!

The All-On-4 procedure utilizes only four dental implants to replace all teeth on an upper arch, whereas traditional implants use anywhere from five to eight dental implants in one arch. The angled placement of the posterior implants of the All-On-4 procedure allows for increased support by using the natural support of your bone. Also, traditional dental implants often require bone grafting, a process that can take six months or more. The All-On-4 Dental protocol requires no bone grafting for most patients, with a success rate equal to or better than traditional implants. The All-On-4 procedure can save you from unnecessary surgery and discomfort, as well as time and money!

We utilize cutting-edge 3D imaging techniques to expertly assess which treatment option(s) will be right for you. Using the 3D image of your jaw, we evaluate bone quality, volume & quantity. Virtually 95% of patients, with or without teeth, are candidates for the All-On-4 procedure. We also perform virtual surgery before you are in the chair – meaning you will be able to see your results before the surgery, and each pre-planned step will be executed with the utmost precision.

We use computer-guided planning & we perform computer-guided surgery, all before your procedure. This allows the highest level of precision, saves you time in the chair, and allows your teeth to be pre-manufactured. In other words, there will be no need for a lab & no wait after your procedure; you will leave with your new teeth on that very same visit. This technique can be used for patients with a few teeth remaining or patients with all teeth missing. What’s more, with our prefabrication method, we can include a hidden metal framework in your bridge, making your new teeth much more stable and longer-lasting. If we find it necessary (due to lack of bone quality or quantity), we will use six or eight dental implants instead of four to ensure your new teeth’ strength and longevity.

After your initial consultation and diagnostic procedures (CT scan, etc.), your dental implants and new teeth will be placed all in one appointment, even if you need extractions. With All-On-4, you arrive at our office with decayed (or no) teeth and leave the very same day with a beautiful set of fixed, functional teeth.

In most cases, we can place four dental implants and restore a full arch of teeth without bone grafting. We use computer-guided techniques, which allow us to plan each dental implant’s exact placement at an angle to make maximum use of the existing bone, avoiding bone grafting.

Because of the hidden metal framework that we can include in our prefabrication process, your new teeth will be strong and stable. You will be able to eat most foods right away except for hard, brittle, or chewy foods. You will be able to return to a regular diet within six to ten weeks.

The cost of an All-On-4 procedure varies from patient to patient. We offer a complimentary consultation to evaluate the patient to better understand the total cost. Payment plans can be set up interest-free. All-On-4 is an investment that will leave you with a beautiful, new smile for the rest of your life!

Published studies show a 98.2% success rate when using the All-On-4 technique in the lower jaw. Other studies show a 97- 98% success in the upper jaw for the same procedure. Occasionally, an implant will fail. Knowing this, we carefully evaluate the bone quality and quantity before your procedure. We will place six dental implants if we feel it is necessary, making our success rate even higher.

The All-On-4 technique is relatively new, and not all dentists are comfortable performing this procedure. The Advanced Periodontics team are All-On-4 specialists and have been performing the procedure since it became available. Other more traditional treatments can sometimes be a viable option as well. In some cases, All-On-4 is a better treatment option. When you come in for a consultation, we evaluate your condition and make a custom diagnosis to see what option/method is the best treatment for you.

Our method eliminates this line in most patients. As part of your initial examination, we evaluate your smile to determine where the fixed bridge’s junction and the jaw bone will be. During the All-On-4 procedure, we make adjustments to ensure that your new smile is not too “gummy” and that the edge of your bridge is completely hidden.