Who Is A Good Candidate for All-On-Four Treatment?

There is no doubt that all-on-4 is an excellent treatment option for people who are either missing all of their teeth or so many neighboring teeth where a denture might not be a stable replacement option. There is an ideal candidate for the all-on-four treatment that needs to meet the criteria. The patients can easily chew whatever foods they want and smile without fear of being judged. However, it is equally important to know the ideal candidates for the all-on-4 treatment as it is not safe for everyone.

Ideal Candidates For All-On-Four Procedure

The ideal candidate for all-on-four treatment is usually recommended for those who have:

• Lost several teeth because of injury.
• Lost multiple teeth because of tooth decay.
• Advanced gum disease.
• Who have lost all their teeth and want a permanent restoration.

However, the following parameters must also be considered to know whether you are a good fit for this treatment or not. These are discussed below.

Good Health

When patients have perfect oral health, it significantly reduces the failure of implant surgery. Good health, in general, is the ideal candidate for all-on-four treatment as it involves the use of anesthesia. Patients who frequently require antidepressants or those undertaking radiation therapy are generally not suitable candidates for all-on-4 treatment.

Non-Smoker Patients.

The implants surgery for non-smoking patients has a great success rate. Studies show that dental implant failure for smokers is between 6.5-20% which is a big number. The reason lies in the fact that nicotine and tobacco cause the blood vessels in the mouth to either narrow or constrict; thereby, increasing the chance of failure.

Enough Bone Structure

Good bone structure is a prerequisite for the all-on-4 treatment. If you do not possess enough bone structure, the dental implants cannot be positioned properly, and they cannot be securely embedded.

Individuals Who Are Not a Good Fit for This Procedure

You might not be a good fit for the all-on-4 treatment if you suffer from general health issues or have a poor history of oral health. Inadequate oral health makes implant surgery quite difficult. Moreover, the healing process of such patients becomes unusually slow. Individuals who have a history of uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmune disorders are generally not suitable candidates for the all-on-4 treatment.

If you have missing teeth for a long period, the bone density might not be sufficient to undergo an implants treatment. Moreover, patients with periodontal disease, which causes excessive gum recession have insufficient gum tissue to support the implants. So, they are also not good candidates for implant treatment.

Additionally, patients with only a few tooth extractions are not suitable for this treatment as it is meant to replace entire arches and not just a few teeth.

Final Thoughts

If you plan to get all-on-4 treatment, make sure that you are an ideal candidate for it and make an appointment with your dentist. Also, choose an experienced dental surgeon for the procedure. Visit the dentist near you and smile big with confidence.

Contact your Walnut Creek dentist, Massood Darvishzadeh, DDS at Dental Implant Solutions for more information on all-on-four dental implants.

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