| Procedure | Dental Implant |
| Number of Visit | 2 (5-7 Days) |
| Number of Appointment | 6 |
| Procedur Time | 2-4 Hours |
| Anaesthetic Type | Local |
| Recovery Time | 3 Months |
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All On 4 technique is a technique that aims to support the prosthesis by fixing it on 4 strategically positioned dental implants in patients with no teeth. It is considered as a great advance and innovation in oral rehabilitation for toothless patients. The patient gets her/his teeth in a short time without the need for bone powder addition (grafting) or further surgical procedures applied in traditional treatment methods.
You can find all the details you wondered about All On 4 technique in our article.
What Is All On 4?
All-on-4 is a dental prosthesis that is supported by 4 implants and can be applied to both the lower and upper jaws. It has been developed as a solution to reduce the number of implants, simplify treatment and ensure the fixation of total prostheses. All on four technique is widely used in patients who have lost all their teeth in the jaw and suffer from prostheses. It can be applied in both the upper and lower jaws.
With the improvements in modern dentistry treatment methods, it is possible to replace lost teeth and bring the permanent teeth back. In cases of jawbone thinning and missing all the teeth both in upper and lower jaw , it is possible to make a fix prosthesis with All on 4 implant system to the patient on the same day through 4 implants placed in the jawbone.How The Treatment Is Made?
First of all, detailed clinical examination of the patient is carried out by a dentist who specialized in this area. Then, the most appropriate planning is made for the patient through CT, i.e. computerized tomography. Prostheses are prepared according to the measurement taken from patient. The surgical process phase begins after local anesthesia and if there are teeth that need to be pulled, they will be pulled out and implants are placed. The prosthesis is placed onto these implants.
Whom All On 4 Can Be Applied?
The aim of All-on-4 implant therapy is to maximize existing bone use and minimize the need for bone grafting. Therefore, it is widely used in patients who have lost all their teeth in one jaw, patients who suffer from prostheses and have difficulty adapting to the new prosthesis.
It can be used in both the upper and lower jaws and is ideal for patients who do not have the necessary conditions for placement of conventional dental implants. For each case, your physician's treatment, evaluation and advice about the best technique are very important.
Whose Are Not Suitable For All On 4?
Although All on four technique is applicable to everyone, it is recommended to place the implants after the end of body growth, that is, from the end of puberty. All on 4 implants are not suitable for children and young people who are still developing.
Systemic conditions, mouth and bone structure, behavioral habits are important in decision making.
What Are The Advantages of All-On-4?
The biggest advantages of All on four technique is being stable, offering excellent chewing efficiency, restoring oral aesthetics and relieving the patient psychologically. Additionally, the advantages of all on four implant treatment can be listed as follows:
- All-on-4 implant treatment is less traumatic as it eliminates the need for bone grafting.
- Cost of the procedure is lower as the number of implants decreases.
- The surgical procedure is very simplified and short compared to other procedures.
- Fixed prosthesis can be inserted immediately (and may be temporary or permanent depending on the patient's condition).
- Allows treatment of patients with diabetes, osteoporosis or who are usually inconvenient for bone grafting.
- Eliminates discomfort and insecurity of removable dental prosthesis.
Does All On 4 Technique Requires Any Special Care?
The patient needs to take extra care of her/his hygiene by using devices such as special brushes, mouthwashes and oral showers.
In addition, it is recommended to make periodic visits to the dentist. In this way, it is possible to guarantee the patient’s comfort and extend the life of treatment by preventing inflammation or failure of the implants.
It is important for the patient to know: without cleaning and proper brushing, any treatment with implants, no matter how well it is done, will lead to the risk of losing the implant.
MEDIC ANTALYA offers all on four treatment services to its patients through advanced technological equipment and specialist dentists. In order to have a smooth process during All On 4 treatment as one of the highly specialized treatments, it is inevitable to receive examinations and treatments from a dentist who specialized in this field.