All-on-Four (also known as All-on-4 and full arch implants) is a dental implant technique that replaces the entire upper or lower set of teeth with only four implants. These four dental implants are placed at a specific angle (2 front ones placed at 90 degree angle and 2 back ones placed at 45 degree angles in the jawbone) in patients with no set of teeth. All-on-Four technique is performed on the area of the jaw with high bone density. Unlike the traditional method, which requires adjacent natural teeth to support the dentures and bridges. With this technique, permanent denture or bridge is attached to All-on-Four implants in same session. Therefore, there is no need for natural teeth to support the bridges or dentures as this is taken care of by the four dental implants. As a result, All-on-Four concept provides the opportunity of not replacing each lost teeth individually subsequently saving time and money for patients. Overall All-on-Four dental implants are an excellent solution for patients with no teeth.
The All-on-Four technique does not require the patient to have a whole set of teeth missing. They do, however, need to replace a significant number of teeth. Candidates who would benefit from All on 4 dental implants include:
Patients should have sufficient jawbone structure and gum tissue to support implants. Patients with insufficient bone density may require bone grafts before the procedure.
Furthermore, the ideal implant candidates should be in good physical condition to recover from minor oral surgery. People with cardiovascular diseases should inform their cardiologists of any procedure that will be performed. A letter from the patient’s doctor should also be obtained before the procedure.
The following are only a few numerous compelling benefits of All-on-Four:
Overall, this technique significantly improves the lives of people who have been struggling to deal with the challenges of missing or lost teeth. With their new smile, the patient will restore full oral function and self-confidence.
The dentist will assess the patient’s bone density to identify the suitability for All-on-Four treatment. All-on-Four implants often require less bone density than standard implants, nevertheless, bone still needs to be able to support the incoming implants. In the event of insufficient bone volume the bone grafting procedure will be performed before dental implant surgery.