All-on-4 Dental Implants

[spencerscoott]

I’ve been hearing about All-on-4 dental implants, but I’m not exactly sure what they are or how they work. Can I get some advice on whether All-on-4 implants might be a good option for replacing multiple missing teeth?

 

[Dr M]

It is a good option. You can google all on 4 just to get a picture, but it usually an implant supported denture or implant bridge that is supported by 4 implants placed in the relevant jaw. Sometimes you need more implants though and sometimes you might not have enough bone to support 4 implants. Keep in mind, this is mainly used where you have lost all the teeth in a specific arch, and not only for a missing tooth here and there.

 

[Kiper the lab guy]

Immediate Results: You leave the surgery with a full set of temporary teeth.
Bone Preservation: Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing the deterioration that occurs with tooth loss.
High Success Rate: Studies show success rates well over 95% over 10 years.
Improved Function: Restores chewing ability far better than removable dentures. You can eat most foods again.
Fixed Solution: The teeth are permanent and do not come out. They feel and function much more like natural teeth.
Often Avoids Bone Grafts: The tilted implant technique can often bypass the need for complex, expensive, and time-consuming bone grafts.