What Should I Expect During the All-on-4® Procedure?
All-on-4® dental implants are designed to replace an entire row of teeth. Oftentimes, candidates for All-on-4® will not have any teeth on the row receiving the restoration, though any remaining teeth can be extracted before the procedure begins. Four titanium posts are then surgically implanted in the gums where they should fuse to the bone underneath, allowing the innovative denture appliance to be fastened and secured in place. Each full-arch restoration is custom-designed for a comfortable fit and natural-looking results, restoring lost function with an aesthetically pleasing look.
- Upper Arch Replacement: used to replace the upper row of teeth and secured with four dental implants.
- Lower Arch Replacement: used to replace the bottom row of teeth and secured with four dental implants.
- Full Mouth Restoration: used to replace both the upper and bottom rows of teeth and secured with a total of eight dental implants.
The All-on-4® method is occasionally customized further when needed, using six dental implants per row rather than four. A “one-size-fits-all” mentality is never used at Spring Lake Dental Care, and our cosmetic dentists will determine whether a patient might better benefit from this All-on-6® method after a thorough oral examination. In some cases, patients may also opt to wear temporary fixed dentures immediately after their implant surgery while the dental implants fully heal. Once the healing process is complete, the permanent restorations can be attached.