What are All-on-4 dental implants?

All-on-4 is a general dental procedure that uses only four implants to replace missing teeth in the lower or upper set of teeth. These implants act as a support mechanism to position the set of fixed teeth. All-on-4 implants benefit patients who cannot use the prosthesis due to excessive bone loss.

All-on-4 implants are appropriate for a wide range of individuals. If you have lost a few or all of your teeth, All-on-4 may be a decent option. Patients who have suffered from the bone loss may also be suitable candidates for All-on-4.

Before the procedure

During your appointment, your orthodontist will examine and verify if implants can offer you the desired results. Your orthodontist will use a CT scan to assess your gums, teeth, and jawbone bone density.

Some patients may not have enough bone to do the All-on-4 treatment. In such circumstances, your orthodontist will normally do bone grafting first, followed by dental implants.

Procedure

Your orthodontist will thoroughly examine your mouth before inserting the implants. The dental implant is a small titanium screw, and your orthodontist inserts it into the jawbone. The purpose of the screw is to support a single tooth or a dental bridge. The next step is to link the replacement teeth to the titanium implant, which serves as a basis. The titanium implant is a foundation to which the replacement teeth are attached.

Recovery

You can expect some pain and swelling after the procedure. Immediately contact your orthodontist. You can begin your everyday activities within three to four days. f you experience severe pain and suffering.

Orthodontists advise their patients to drink liquid food after the treatment, such as eggs, fish, and pasta. Your orthodontists may advise you to refrain from eating hard foods for three months.

Benefits of All-on-4 dental implants

• Fewer implant fixtures are used in this procedure which makes this process less painful.
• The healing process is quicker as compared to other dental implant procedures.
• These implants are biomechanically firm and easier to care for
• All-on-four dental implants are more cost-effective due to the technique's effectiveness and stability
• There's no need for removable dentures.
• People who get the implants can bite and chew food just like their natural teeth.
• These implants are solutions that will last a lifetime.
• All-on-4 dental implants are a long-term solution for lost teeth.

Conclusion

If you have missing teeth, you should talk to your dentist about whether All-on-4 is the best option for your dental health. The adjustment time is short, and the success rate is very high for these dental implant treatments compared to other dental implant procedures.

Contact your Walnut Creek Implant dentist, Massood Darvishzadeh, DDS, at Dental Implant Solutions to know more about All-on-4 dental implants.

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