Benefits of All On 4 Dental Implants
Some compelling reasons that makes All-On-4 dental implants such a wise investment are:
- The procedure replaces your missing or damaged teeth with four implants that support a full arch of fixed teeth. This means a natural-looking smile and enjoying chewing food again.
- Save money and time with fewer surgeries and fewer visits to the dentist. Less invasive and more cost-effective than traditional implant methods that require six to eight implants per arch.
- High success rate procedure with low risk of complications. The titanium implants fuse with your jawbone and prevent bone loss.
- The fixed teeth are made from durable materials that resist staining and decay. You’ll also save yourself the discomfort and inconvenience of denture cleaning and maintenance.
- Confidence and self-esteem will be boosted. You’ll smile, speak, and eat, without fear your dentures will slip or fall out.
What are All On 4 dental implants and how do they work?
An All On 4 dental implants procedure involves placing at least 4 (but sometimes up to 6) implants into the jaw to secure a tooth bridge. Made from titanium, a bio-compatible metal that fuses with your jawbone, the implants can support a fixed dental prosthesis with 10 to 14 teeth, which would usually be placed in a week’s time. This means your missing teeth can be replaced in amazingly quick time.
Innovative angled placement
The rear implants in this procedure tilt toward the back of the mouth and are placed into the anterior maxilla, a part of the jaw with higher bone density. This angled placement reduces the potential need for bone grafts, thereby saving time, money and discomfort.
Furthermore, All On 4 dental implants reduces the number of surgeries and expedites the overall treatment time.
The All On 4 dental implants technique was developed by Portuguese dentist, Dr. Paulo Malo, in 1998. The name All On 4 refers to only four implants being needed to support a full set of teeth (conventional techniques involve six to eight implants). All-On-4 has proved since 1998, to be a safe and effective solution for severe tooth loss.
How All On 4 dental implants are done at Trusted Dental’s Gold Coast clinic?
1. Initial Consultation, assessment and pre-planning
Book a no-obligation free dental implants consultation for our dentist to examine your mouth and take 3D scans of your jawbone and mouth using state of the art technology.
All details of the procedure, including the risks, benefits and alternatives, will be discussed.
Your expectations and medical history will be considered prior to a personalised treatment plan being created for you.
2. Surgery and dental implants placement
Your surgery date will be scheduled. It can generally be done within two to four weeks of your consultation.
On the day of your surgery, local anaesthesia will ensure your comfort. The implants will then be placed in your jaw, using technically advanced and accurate surgical guides to ensure efficient and comfortable placement.
Surgery usually takes about two hours per arch. If suitable and possible, you will be fitted with a set of fixed new teeth or a temporary denture.
You’ll most likely have your new smile on the same day or within the week.
3. Finalisation and All on 4 Delivery
Your implants usually take about 3–4 months to heal and integrate (fuse) with your jawbone.
During this time, you’ll follow a soft diet, maintain good oral hygiene, and visit our clinic regularly for check-ups and adjustments.
When your implants are fully healed, you’ll come in for your final set of teeth, custom-made from acrylic or porcelain.
Our dentist will make sure your new teeth fit perfectly and explain how to care for them. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled as needed.