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All-on-4 is said to be revolutionary method for solving the problem of several teeth and reconstructing your mouth to restore full function. Losing teeth is an unfortunate condition that may happen due to various factors. Sometimes it occurs due to accidental impact while at other times, advanced tooth decay Gum disease and other dental health concerns. Despite the underlying cause of your lost teeth, this problem should be managed properly for restoring your mouth back to function properly. Among the main methods to attain this objective is with Al-on-4. You need to talk to your dentist and know if you are the suitable candidate for undergoing this treatment.
All-on-4 dental implant is the method in which your lower or upper set of teeth will be replaced with four implants only. The four implants acts in the form of support mechanism at the time of placing your newer set of fixed teeth.
This blogpost discusses about the entire All-on-4 dental implants procedure and what to expect from it.
Though the traditional dentures are very common, there are various aspects many patients think to be shortcomings. For instance, they can be loose and need adhesive to hold them in, which sometimes lead to embarrassing situations where dentures separate from the gums unexpectedly. Besides, the strength of the bond of denture adhesive restricts what you eat and prevent from enjoying favourite foods.
There is a major drawback to the traditional dentures and the gradual loss of bone density results from the absence of teeth and jaw. When a tooth remains in place, it will put pressure on the bone with natural movements of mouth at the time of eating. The pressure strengthens the area with increase in density of the jaw bone and stimulates proper growth. When your teeth are lost due to accident or other dental health concerns, the pressure will be lessened and the bones start to gradually lose strength and density in due course.
All-on-4 dental implants provide better outcome in all these respects with secure adhesion created by embedding anchoring implants into your jawbone. This method works well to provide same stimulation like natural teeth for the prevention of bone loss of bone density and maintain jawbone strength. The stability offered by dental implants provides solid connection for your teeth replacement. This means you can enjoy eating any food without needing to worry about accidental separation or looseness of the teeth.
By considering these benefits over other teeth replacement methods, you will be able to know more about what is involved in the process and what their experience will be.
If you want to begin the journey for a full-mouth restoration, the dentist performs thorough examination and consultation session. This consists of detailed assessment of your dental health, past medical record,X-rays and digital 3D scans. These tests will enable the dentist to have clear understanding of your present oral health and detect underlying issues that should be addressed or corrected before starting with All-on-4 method.
At the time of consultation and evaluation, your dentist will have in-depth conversation about your goals and give guidance on the result you expect after the procedure is done. This is an important part of the process to ensure all the aspects are given their consideration. You should be informed clearly before undergoing any major surgical method for your overall health and well-being.
After you are informed about the procedure, the dentist confirms you are the right patient and the commitment moves ahead with the treatment. This will be followed by the next stage of the procedure.
Different measurements should be taken to plan out placing of implants precisely and design the shape of teeth prosthesis replacement during the surgery. This should be done to ensure optimum comfort, perfect fit and better stability between implants and prosthesis.
Some measurements include – height of natural gum lines, extent of any under-bite or overbite and how much ridge reduction is needed to attain the final outcome. Ridge reduction or alveolectomy refers to the removal of a certain part of bone material from the top and the bottom jaw. This can accommodate replacing tooth prosthesis and creating sufficient space for natural look and feel.
The bite impressions will be made of both the top and the bottom jaws. These impressions can be used for creating molds that test the size and fit of different components used in the All-on-4 implant method. Wax testing dentures can be made from these molds to confirm correct fit and placement, from which temporary implant-supported dentures need to be crafted. After all different components are prepared, you will have to schedule All-on-4 surgery and things will proceed ahead.
The surgeon measures and marks the exact distance between your top and bottom jaws. This ensures the distance is saved by the end of the process. This is usually done for keeping jaw and facial structure in the same position after the procedure as it had been in the past.
After you are sedated, he will start with the surgery. Your present teeth and any leftover of the lost teeth get extracted and damaged tissue is removed. There is an incision made along the ridge length on the top and bottom jaw for the exposure of your jawbone. The ridge gets lessened with predetermined measurements bone removal from the top and the bottom. The adjacent bone is prepared and smoothed for inserting dental implants.
The placing of dental implants starts with marking each insertion point on the bone surface. Pilot holes for implants should be drilled at the precise angles to attain strength and stability while avoiding contact with other parts of facial anatomy such as sinus cavities or nerves. After the insertion of implants, your surgeon replaces gum tissue around the implants for closing all the incisions.
During this point of time, the abutments act as mounting posts for the replacement and tooth prosthesis are attached at the implants end. The contact points where abutments meet temporary prosthesis gets drilled, marked and tested for secure fit. Once the temporary prosthesis is prepared, it will be secured in place with mechanical fasteners.
The holes in temporary prosthesis need to be filled, sealed and bite pattern should be checked and verified. This is when any irregular contact points or high spots will be corrected for proper occlusion of the top and bottom jaws. Finally, the healing process will begin.
Once the method is over, you may be required to abide by the guidelines for post-surgery dental care. Some pain relievers are prescribed and you will be provided with important information on how to keep your mouth clean for better healing and smooth recovery. The dentist will schedule follow-up appointments to evaluate the progress of the procedure.
You are suggested to take soft-food diet in the first few months after the treatment for enabling implants to merge completely and bond with the adjacent jawbone. Dental implants can be made from advanced composite which seem to be very strong and effective in forming secure bond with organic material that makes up jawbone. This bonding method is usually done in 3-4 months when you can start eating all kinds of foods.
After the healing process is done, you can return back at the dentist office for another set of impressions which are used for crafting the final prosthesis. For this, the dentist removes temporary prosthesis and takes molds of the implants and gums so that the fit of new prosthesis are customized for matching with the contours of implants and gums. After taking the impressions, temporary prosthesis can be put back in place till the latest version has been crafted.
Once final prosthesis are attached, the procedure will be complete you can enjoy your life with new set of permanent replacement teeth.
You need to find out the difference in this method as it can help someone who is handling the challenges of your missing and lost teeth. Your smile looks attractive and confident with an amazing food options available for you. Your self-confidence will improve and you can restore the functionality of full mouth function. This is a big change that we are proud to provide to our patients. With proper care and maintenance, we assure you that all-on-4 dental implant will last for almost 10 years.
If you or someone you know is the right candidate for this procedure, then get in touch with Dental Implants London where our dentists will arrange for initial All-on-4 consultation. We will be more than happy to give you all the information you require and determine whether All-on-4 dental implant is the right option for you. We look forward to restore your attractive smile and confidence level with the help of this amazing treatment.
