All On 4 Dental Implants - What to Expect When You Get One

The term All on 4 dental implants, also referred to as All‐on‐four and All‐four, refers to the complete alignment of teeth being supported 'on four" dental implants. This type of prosthodontic procedure is designed to help align all aspects of the teeth, including the mandible (maxilla) and the engine (nubs), and can be performed on adults and children. It has many advantages over traditional procedures, including the substitution of a removable appliance, which can take weeks or months to adjust. The other major advantage is the use of a minimal amount of metal, which means the recovery time is extremely fast. In addition, All on 4 prosthodontics can help reduce the impact of aging on teeth, as well as helping with speech disorders such as stammering.

Once a candidate has been accepted for this procedure, he/she will need to schedule an appointment, during which an x-ray will be performed to diagnose any problems before the procedure. Next, it will be determined if a removable appliance will be required. If so, a second appointment will be required to schedule the time for the removal and replacement of the appliance. If there is no need for an appliance, patients will then be able to go home to wait for the follow-up visit. After the first follow-up visit, a decision can then be made as to whether or not the prosthodontist recommends surgical implants.

During the procedure, All on 4 dental implants are securely fixed to the jawbone through the use of a surgical screw and a titanium screw. After placement, a temporary adhesive will be used to hold the prosthetic to the jawbone. Teeth will appear normal immediately after the procedure, however they may look different for a few days. This is due to the temporary nature of the procedure and the nature of the implant. Patients should not wear artificial teeth for a period of time after the procedure in order to allow the prosthesis to settle in properly.

An additional procedure will be necessary in order to replace the all-on-4 dental implants per arch once they have been replaced. This is typically done when the patient has already worn their false teeth for six months or more. The new prosthesis will be mounted and secured to the jawbone through the use of screws and plates. An oral surgeon will place the new prosthesis into each of the new teeth that need replacing. Patients should not anticipate any differences in appearance when wearing their new prosthetic teeth as they will be the same size and color.

Once the prosthesis has been installed, patients will be able to see results from All on 4 Dental Implants within two to four weeks. During this period of time, patients can expect their site to look better with more strength and comfort. If there is any additional dental implants needed to be installed, they will be able to receive them at this time as well. There are typically no special procedures required in order to have acrylic teeth reattached through a dental implant. However, patients should talk to their doctors about any expectations or concerns that they may have regarding the process. This includes any information about the materials used during installation as well as any advice on wearing artificial teeth after the procedure has been completed.

A successful all-on-4 dental procedure must involve the correct patient care and the correct procedures for the procedure. Since the jawbone must be supported throughout the entire procedure and because the prosthetic teeth need to be secured into the jawbone, there may be times when an invasive procedure is required. The use of general anesthesia is a common way to induce sedation throughout the procedure and will be required for all patients who have acrylic implants. The use of general anesthesia will only be necessary when the patient's general health is not threatened and the procedure is not likely to interfere with routine medical treatments.