All-on-4 dental implants: 4 fixed titanium replacement tooth roots in each jaw covered by a fixed bridge.
Treatment time: 3-7 appointments (depending on how complex the case is).
Results: It replaces lost or extracted teeth.
Anaesthetic: Yes.
Suitable for: Patients looking to replace all missing teeth with implants/patients who do not want to be toothless whilst they wait for their false teeth to be made/patients with low jawbone density.
4 implants are angled in each jaw, replacing a row of missing or failing teeth. The way in which the implants are angled means we do not need to use individual implants for every single tooth that requires replacement.
In the past, patients would have had to wait for months before they could have a set of teeth placed. However, this method of treatment allows for the immediate placement of a temporary set of false teeth right after your surgery is complete. It is also a cost-effective way of having an implant-based treatment that replaces all of your teeth.
Step 1: Consultation to discuss your treatment options and outline the steps involved.
Step 2: CBCT scans, photographs and X-rays are taken to assess your teeth, jaw, and soft tissues. We will present you with a treatment plan shortly after this appointment for you to approve prior to the next treatment step.
Step 3: On your surgery day, the implants are placed under local anaesthetic. Your jaw will take 3-9 months to heal and take on the implants as new tooth roots. Right after surgery, a set of temporary teeth are fitted.
Step 4: Digital Scans and/or impressions of the jaw are taken once your jaw has healed. You and your dentist will choose a shade for your new teeth. We will closely consider each tooth’s shape and size and how they sit amongst one another. Your permanent bridge is custom-created by the dental technician based on this.
Step 5: That’s it! You are ready to smile again!
All-on-4 implants are designed to be placed in areas of the jaw where jawbone density is abundant. This means they can last for 20+ years and (in many cases a lifetime).
Your bridge may need replacing every 10-20 years, depending on how well you look after your teeth. Your dentist will show you how to use your brush and floss carefully to clean around the implant sites.
No. All-on-4 teeth are screwed in securely. They do not rely on suction or neighbouring teeth to stay in position, so they feel much more like real teeth than regular bridges and dentures. Once your permanent teeth are placed, there will no longer be any foods that are off the menu! You will also have good articulation when you speak.
Tooth replacement with implants will also stop the deterioration of the jawbone. This keeps your face looking full-bodied and youthful. Unfortunately, tooth loss and non-implant-supported restorations like conventional dentures and bridges don’t offer the same support, which can lead to jawbone loss.
There is so much more to replacing missing teeth than having a complete smile again. The confidence benefits that come with a near-identical replacement to teeth, such as dental implants, can be a phenomenal game-changer. You will feel you no longer reach to cover your mouth when you smile and speak, bringing about huge advantages for your mental well-being.
Here at Hanwell Dental Centre, we use Osstem implants, which are officially the world’s most commonly used implant system.
This top-quality implant system is the chosen brand with reputable dental practices worldwide. Using guided surgeries based on customised digital models of your mouth, our Implant Dentist can identify exactly where in the jaw to place the implant for long-term success and easy maintenance.
Our aim is to provide our patients with all of the information they need in order to make an informed decision on the type of dentistry that they would like.
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