What are All-On-4 Implants?
The All-On-4 procedure, also referred to as "Teeth in a Day," allows patients to have their remaining teeth extracted, implants inserted, and a fully functional smile all in a single day! This procedure not only improves the look of patients' smiles but also revitalizes their perspective on life. Many people face challenges with extensive tooth decay, deteriorating dental work, and fractured teeth. For these individuals, the All-On-4, "Teeth in a Day" procedure is the perfect solution to attain a fresh smile and resolve longstanding dental problems.
- Most natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing: Resembles natural teeth the most in appearance and texture.
- Permanent: Stays in the mouth without being removed like a denture.
- No long healing times: before you can use your dental implants.
- The roof of the mouth is not covered.
- The best chewing ability: out of all the options for replacing a full arch or full mouth of teeth.
- Perfect for individuals with limited bone: Ideal for those who have been informed of insufficient bone for implants.
- Enhances your food tasting experience!
How it Works
This procedure includes removing any remaining teeth, placing 4-6 implants per arch, and attaching a low-profile bridge to those implants. The strategic positioning of the implants avoids the sinuses, eliminating the need for costly bone grafts and lengthy healing periods.
Our doctor has enhanced the traditional All-On-4 procedure by personalizing it based on their expertise and understanding, resulting in a more favorable outcome for the patient. At Media Hometown Dental, we carefully evaluate each case and customize our treatment to the individual patient's anatomy. Your doctor will implant between four and six implants per arch, and temporary fixed bridges will be installed while your implants integrate with your jawbones and your mouth heals.
Once the healing process is complete, the doctor and lab technician will create your final teeth using zirconia, a material that is significantly stronger than the acrylic denture teeth offered at other dental practices. Zirconia also provides a more natural and lifelike appearance, is more hygienic, and is resistant to staining. Consequently, these teeth will have a longer lifespan and a superior aesthetic compared to the acrylic/titanium hybrid bridges commonly found elsewhere.
Am I a Candidate?
Even patients who were previously told they didn't have enough bone for dental implants can still undergo this procedure. To avoid the sinuses and make use of the strongest bone possible, your doctor will use a combination of straight and angled implants. This method usually eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming sinus augmentation bone grafts. Your doctor will assess whether All-On-4, also referred to as "Teeth in a Day," is appropriate for you during your free consultation.
All-On-4 Procedure Timeline
The duration of the process varies depending on whether one or both arches (upper or lower) are being treated for a full mouth restoration, taking approximately 4-6 hours. Once completed, temporary bridges will be securely attached to the new implants. These temporary bridges will be worn for a period of 4 months to allow for proper integration with the bone and healing of the jaws and gums. This healing time is crucial to ensure the closest fit for the final bridges. Once the healing process is complete, the fabrication of the final bridges will begin. This will involve a series of appointments over a span of 5-6 weeks to design the desired smile for the permanent teeth.
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Mouth Impressions
The lab uses specific materials to create your temporary implant bridge(s). If you have multiple missing teeth in the treated area, the doctor might recommend a wax try-in. This involves making a wax model of your temporary implant bridge to assess bite position, appearance, and other factors.
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Procedure
If needed, teeth can be extracted, implants can be placed, and temporary implant bridges can be positioned. On average, this process usually lasts for about 4-7 hours.
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Post Op #1
Please ensure to monitor the healing progress after the procedure and don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have.
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Post Op #2
During the appointment scheduled 3 weeks after the procedure, the sutures will be taken out and the progress of healing will be assessed. Generally, at this point, the patient will receive approval to begin using a water flosser or WaterPik.
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Impressions for Final Teeth
It has been four months since the procedure was performed.
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Try In
After taking impressions, we will present you with a mock-up of your final teeth within 5-10 days. In some situations, multiple wax try-ins may be necessary. It is important for us to guarantee your satisfaction with the wax try-ins before moving forward with the final creation. Once the try-ins are completed, making any modifications becomes impractical. Hence, if you choose to alter your bridge(s) after approving and fabricating them, a full-cost remake charge will be applied.
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Seat Final Teeth
Once you have approved the wax try-in(s), it typically takes approximately 4-6 weeks to prepare your bridge or bridges for placement.
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