What is All on 4?
All on 4 is a dental implant procedure that uses a special technique to replace all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw (or both sides) using only 4 dental implants. It is a convenient and highly effective option for people who have lost all of their teeth in one or both jaws.
The principle of All on 4
In the All on 4 method, four dental implants are placed in the jawbone. The four implants are positioned in the appropriate positions to support a specially designed denture designed to replace all the missing teeth in the jaw. The principle is as follows:
Dental implant placement
• Dental implants are placed in strong areas of the jawbone. Typically, two implants are used, one in the front and two in the back of the jaw.
• The posterior implants are placed at an angle (approximately 30 - 45 degrees) to provide better chewing force.
Using only 4 dental implants
• This method allows for the replacement of all the teeth in the jaw without the need for numerous dental implants, which reduces the number of procedures, costs and speeds recovery.
Dental bridge (Bridge)
• After the implants are placed, the four implants are bonded together to support a dental bridge that replaces missing teeth.
• The installed dentures look like natural teeth and allow the patient to chew and speak normally.
Advantages of All on 4
Fast recovery
Because only four implants are used, the surgery and recovery are faster than traditional tooth transplants that require multiple implants.
No need to wait several months
In cases where a patient has extensive tooth loss and thin jawbone, the All on 4 method can use a slanted implant (if necessary), allowing temporary dentures to be placed on the same day as the implant (in some cases).
Don't be sorry for the adjacent teeth.
In the case of general dental bridges, adjacent teeth must be cut or ground down. However, in the case of All on 4, adjacent teeth do not need to be lost because only 4 dental implants are used to support the dentures.
Simplified process
Patients who want to wear dentures for the entire jaw can use the All on 4 method in one go without having to undergo multiple surgeries.
Jawbone Treatment
Dental implants help stimulate the process of restoring and maintaining the jawbone that may have been lost due to toothlessness.
Help reduce costs
Since only 4-6 dental implants are required (in one jaw), the cost is reduced compared to using multiple dental implants.
All on 4 limitations
Not suitable for everyone
• The All on 4 method may not be suitable for people with very thin jawbones or serious health problems, such as conditions related to slow healing, such as uncontrolled diabetes.
• Those who require bone grafting or additional surgery prior to dental implant placement may need longer preparation time.
expenses
• Although this method is less expensive than multiple dental implants, it is still a more expensive treatment than traditional removable dentures.
Surgical process
• Although the process is faster than other dentures, it still requires surgery that carries some risks, such as infection or a long recovery time.
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