What is All on 4 dental Implant? What are the advantages? Applicable cases of All on 4

What is All on 4 dental Implant?

All On 4 Implant is an economical and effective solution created by Nobel Biocare-Sweden for cases of multiple tooth loss (more than 8 teeth) or all teeth. This method allows 4 Implants to be placed in a favorable direction into the jawbone to act as pillars and support the restoration above.

Looking at old technology, we see that if we want to restore our teeth, we need to use the method of using removable dentures. Or if we have to implant, we will have to implant 6-8 teeth to ensure chewing function. But since the All on 4 method was born, they will only need to implant 4 implants for the patient to have a beautiful set of teeth similar to real teeth, ensuring both aesthetics and function, good chewing. Along with that is the cost is completely economical.

4 fixed pillars including 2 front pillars and 2 rear pillars tilted to better support the denture.

4 implanted Implant pillars act as real tooth roots to support the entire jaw, including 12 plastic or porcelain teeth fixed on the Titanium CAD/CAM bar.

Advantages and disadvantages of All on 4 dental Implants

All on 4 Implant is trusted and chosen by many people today. Because this method has many outstanding advantages that traditional dental implants do not have such as:

Advantage

Reasonable cost: Because this method requires implanting 4 Implants, it helps save costs but still brings similar results.
Dental Implants have a long lifespan and can last forever if you take good care of your teeth and maintain good oral hygiene.
The tooth body is identical to a real tooth, ensuring naturalness and harmony with the face. Restores the aesthetics of the teeth. Thanks to the full restoration of the missing teeth, the customer’s face is also harmonious and balanced.
The prosthetic teeth can be removed for repair and cleaning by going to the dentist to remove the screws (periodically every 1-2 years).
From there, the ability to chew is almost like real teeth, helping you comfortably feel the full flavor of your favorite dishes.
Fast treatment time, minimal pain. At the same time, it prevents jaw bone loss, helping the new teeth to bring the best results.
No bone grafting is required because when performing dental implants, 4 implant pillars will be implanted into the front teeth area. This is the position where jaw bone loss is least likely when teeth are lost.

Disadvantages

This method requires doctors to have high expertise and have applied it in practice for many years, with solid experience. Therefore, not every dental clinic is confident in performing it.
Besides the Doctor’s skills, there are strict requirements for modern equipment to meet the dental needs of the All On 4 dental implant process.
The cost of All On 4 Implant will be much higher than removable dentures.

In which cases does the All on 4 method apply?

Not all cases can perform this method. Below are some cases where the method of restoring complete tooth loss with 4 Implant pillars can be performed:

People who have lost the entire upper/lower jaw and have bone loss.
Severe periodontitis, forced to extract all teeth.
People who want to find a fixed denture restoration method that is highly effective but saves time and treatment costs.
People who have lost all their teeth due to external impact, age or congenital causes.
People who have lost all their teeth but are not healthy enough to have multiple implants

All on 4 dental Implant procedure at Domin Dental

Step 1: General examination and treatment planning

Domin Dental experts conduct a general examination of the customer’s teeth and jawbone. Check and ask the patient if they have any diseases such as: high blood pressure, fainting, or any chronic diseases.

Next, the customer will have a Conebeam CT scan to check the jawbone condition more accurately. Based on the results of the direct examination, the doctor will give a reasonable treatment plan.

Step 2: Perform All on 4 Implant

First, the important thing for a successful implant is oral hygiene, then anesthesia and checking when the anesthesia takes effect, the doctor will proceed to place the implant into the jaw bone.

After All On 4 Implant, you should rest for 1 day to help the wound heal faster. You should not do strenuous activities such as playing sports or exercising for the first 2-3 days.

Step 3: Temporary tooth restoration

After implant placement, the patient will be restored with temporary teeth to ensure aesthetics for the customer. Temporary teeth are made of composite plastic and do not ensure chewing function, so during this process you should chew gently, soft foods. Reducing chewing force will help not put pressure on the jaw bone, the wound heals faster.

Step 4: Re-examination to check the results of dental Implants

You will have a follow-up appointment after 7-10 days to check the Implant and surrounding soft tissue. This helps the doctor monitor the healing process after dental implantation and control this process better.

If there is any problem, the doctor will fix it and provide the earliest and most accurate treatment.

Step 5: Attach permanent porcelain crown on Implant to complete the process

Finally, the artificial crown is made according to the size and shape suitable for the patient’s real teeth and will be installed on the abutment. Today’s digital impression porcelain bonding is fast, only 24h – 72h

Step 6: Schedule a follow-up appointment

It is important that you will be guided and cared for by your dentist in the most effective way to maintain healthy teeth. In addition, you will be scheduled for a check-up 1-2 times a year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Summary of questions and concerns of customers when performing All on 4 Implant:

Is All on 4 dental implant painful?

After the Implant is completed, you will definitely feel a little pain and swelling, but you do not need to worry. Because at this time the doctor will prescribe painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs for you, you will no longer worry about pain after dental Implant.

Can I eat comfortably after All on 4 dental Implant?

This is an interesting question about dental implants, because many people immediately want to feel the results after the dental implant process is finished.
Successfully restored dental implants will have the same strength as real teeth and will have a sharp sense of touch, helping you to chew more deliciously.
Only when you have temporary teeth while waiting for the crown, you should eat foods that do not require much chewing such as milk, porridge, soft rice, soup… If you want to eat other foods, you need to cut the food into small pieces to avoid having to chew a lot.

Is all on 4 full mouth dental Implant dangerous?

All on 4 dental Implants are not dangerous to your health if you do it at a reputable dental clinic. Because a good dental clinic will have a modern equipment system, a team of highly skilled doctors and genuine implants. Dangerous complications will be very unlikely to occur.
But if you get dental implants at a dental facility with poor expertise and technology, you may encounter dangerous problems such as the Implant not integrating with the jawbone, anaphylactic shock to anesthesia, nerve damage, maxillary sinus, prolonged bleeding, etc.
You can learn more in the article: Is dental Implant dangerous?