All-on-4
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For people who have lost several teeth, traditional dental implants can be very costly.
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What are
All-on-4 Implants?
Dental implants are an excellent way to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. However, even if you have excellent dental insurance or a generous budget for dental treatments, the cost of replacing all your teeth with traditional implant-supported dentures can be prohibitively high.
The all-on-4 treatment is an affordable alternative to conventional dental implant treatment options. It allows patients to get back their natural smiles at an affordable price point. All-on-4 implants are less expensive than a complete set of dental implants because they require fewer implants in the jaw than traditional dental implant procedures. It’s an advanced treatment using a revolutionary technique of replacing teeth that calls for fewer implants than conventional procedures. An all-on-4 dental implant is a complete set of replacement teeth that is supported by four dental implants. Four titanium implants support a fixed dental prosthesis with 10 to 14 teeth. All-on-4 implants can be used to replace teeth that are deteriorating or missing in either the upper or lower jaw, or both. They are often used to restore teeth that have been lost due to large cavities or periodontal disease.
Benefits of
All-on-4 Dental Implants
In comparison to conventional implants and temporary dentures, all-on-4 implants offer numerous advantages. Some of these include:
- Reduced treatment time.
- Faster recovery time.
- Prostheses are placed on the same day as the extraction so that you can replace missing teeth right away.
- It provides a stable and comfortable framework for the support of crowns and bridges.
- It stays in place at all times; it will not fall out.
- The rear implants are inserted at a 30-45 degree angle rather than vertically. This angle eliminates the requirement for bone augmentation, allowing patients with bone loss to benefit from all-on-4 treatment without having to undergo the costly and time-consuming process of bone grafting.
- It is cost-effective compared to traditional dental techniques that require 8–10 implants.
Why Choose
Ellen Stirling Dental
for All-on-4 Implants in Western Australia
Do you need full-mouth dental implants?
At Ellen Stirling Dental, we offer all-on-4 implants, which are an affordable and convenient solution to replace missing teeth. You can trust our experienced team to have your best interests at heart when it comes to all-on-4 implants. With our track record in this field, we know how to provide you with the most effective results possible so that you can enjoy a beautiful smile for years to come.
Dr Rachit Shah, Ellen Stirling Dental’s principal dentist, is a caring and highly experienced dental professional who has completed extensive comprehensive surgical and restorative implant treatment training at the esteemed Brener Implant Institute in Sydney. You can trust that he will provide you with excellent dental care, advice, guidance, support, and follow-up services to ensure your complete satisfaction. He will stand by your side every step of the way and provide you with friendly care that makes you feel comfortable and confident about your personalised treatment plan.
Call us today at (08) 6192 1036 to schedule an appointment with our friendly team!
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FAQs
Are all-on-4 dental implants safe?
Even though all-on-4 dental implants are successful in most cases and the treatment itself is extremely safe, risks still exist. The hazards of all-on-four dental implants are extremely low, yet they do exist. On average, 5% of implants do not fuse to the bone; this is referred to as “implant failure.” It’s a low-risk situation, but it’s not impossible. It’s not always easy to figure out why an implant fails. The good news is that a new implant can usually be placed again, and there is still a strong chance that it will integrate into the bone the second time around. Following your dentist’s post-all-on-4 recommendations carefully will assist in reducing danger.
How are all-on-4 dental implants installed?
- Initial Consultation: The first stage of this dental procedure will be an initial consultation with your dentist. We will examine your mouth and do a CT scan during this appointment. This scan allows us to determine whether you are a good candidate for implants. We’ll also assess the density of your jaw bone to determine where the implants should be placed. Before you agree to anything, we will also discuss alternative therapy alternatives with you.
- Dental Impressions: We will take dental impressions if you are a good candidate for all-on-4 treatment and want to proceed with the treatment. These are delivered to a dental lab, where your new dental bridge is custom-made to fit and appear like real teeth. We may also take panoramic dental x-rays to aid in treatment planning.
- Tooth Removal: If infected teeth or decayed teeth need to be extracted before implants are inserted, it is usually possible to do this on the same day as the operation.
- Dental Implant Surgery: Your mouth will be carefully cleansed after pulling any remaining teeth to remove any damaged tissue and bacteria. Your dentist or oral surgeon will offer a sedative to help you relax throughout the treatment. We will then anaesthetise you so that you will not feel any discomfort. Talk to your dentist during your initial consultation if you want general anaesthesia for your all-on-4 procedure.
To hold the front implants in place, the dentist drills two or more holes at the front of your jaw. Two rear holes, one on each side, are angled to provide more support to the bridge’s back. Your mouth is cleansed again after the implants are implanted, and any incisions are sewn up. Usually, you’ll be fitted with your new teeth on the day of surgery or the next day.
How to clean all-on-4 dental implants?
As with natural teeth, dental implants are susceptible to bacterial deterioration and infections. Cleaning all-on-4 dental implants after each meal ensures that food debris is dislodged before it sticks to your replacement teeth and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. We want to remove any food that remains, remove bacteria that remains over and under the bridge, and prevent the bacteria from hardening onto the bridge and eventually causing mouth odours and implant-related gum disease. Here are a few oral hygiene routine tips for cleaning dental implants:
- Floss your bridge after every meal to remove the food debris that might be stuck under the bridge.
- Brush your dentures with an electric toothbrush. Using an electric toothbrush ensures that the cleaning is thorough and effective.
- Rinse your mouth with water and an alcohol-free antibacterial mouthwash.
- In order to ensure that no bacteria are left in your mouth, clean the top of your tongue and the insides of your cheeks. To clean your tongue, you can either use a tongue scraper or a toothbrush. Both of these can eliminate bacteria on the tongue. Still, most studies find that tongue scrapers are more effective than toothbrushes.
Also, we recommend that you visit your dentist every 2 to 3 months for a professional cleaning. Even though you may be meticulous about removing plaque and debris around your implants, your dentist or hygienist will have better visibility and space to clean under and around the bridge.
How much do all-on-4 dental implants cost?
The cost of all-on-4 dental implants is determined by a variety of factors, including the type of dental material utilised and the number of teeth that need to be replaced. The cost of all-on-4 dental implants for a fixed arch ranges from $21,000 to $35,000. This price includes the initial consultation, x-rays, dental implant placement, acrylic denture fitting, and follow-up check-ups.
Are there any alternatives to all-on-4 dental implants for total teeth replacement?
The following are the alternatives to all-on-4 dental implants:
- 3 on 6 Implants: Three separate dental bridges are linked to six dental implants in a 3 on 6 dental implant procedure. This restoration is comparable to a dental bridge, but instead of real teeth, it uses artificial roots. Both 3 on 6 and all-on-4 implants provide you with artificial roots and crowns. All-on-4 implants, on the other hand, include synthetic gums, which is a significant distinction. When a patient doesn’t have sufficient bone to sustain an implant, an all-on-4 is the best option. It is also an excellent therapeutic option for patients who have a mix of anomalies, such as missing teeth, insufficient bone, and difficulties with the overlaying tissue. If you simply have a few missing teeth and no combination problems, 3 on 6 implants are usually the best solution.
- Fixed Implant Bridges: Fixed implant bridges use dental implants as the foundation of fixed bridges. Bridges can help retain the contour of your mouth and avoid future dental issues, in addition to maintaining the jawbone and surrounding teeth. Fixed implant bridges are the ideal dental restoration when permanent teeth are lost. Fixed implant bridges are fastened to dental implants for a permanent solution that looks and functions like normal teeth. Removable bridges are created to attach to neighbouring teeth and may be removed for cleaning. A permanent bridge enables natural biting and chewing functionality after it is fitted. Because fixed bridges are glued in place, only a dentist may remove them. Fixed bridges are less expensive than implants, but they do necessitate multiple dental check-ups.
- Implant-supported Dentures: Implant-supported dentures, also known as snap-on or snap-in dentures, are dentures that are supported by dental implants. They are more durable and adaptable than traditional dentures, as they are held in place by dental implants or screws put into your jawbone. The dentures, commonly known as dental overdentures, are then placed. The overdenture can be detachable or fixed permanently, depending on how the overdenture and implants are built. Implant-supported dentures are one of the more economical alternatives to all-on-four dental implants. In fact, they’re about half the price of all-on-four implants.
- Complete Dentures: Complete dentures, also called full dentures, are removable tooth replacements that replace the entire set of teeth in a patient. They’re fully custom-made to match the form and appearance of natural teeth. The chewing process is improved by conventional dentures, which means you can crush, grind, and eat food regularly once more. If your chewing functions were normal prior to denture insertion, they would be significantly reduced compared to natural teeth or implants. Because the bone lacks anchoring, you won’t be able to produce as much chewing force. After all previous tooth repairs have failed, complete dentures are the last resort. False teeth do not prevent bone shrinking, and ill-fitting teeth might sometimes exacerbate it. After tooth loss, only a dental implant will retain the bone and prevent it from shrinking.
What is the difference between all-on-4 and removable dentures?
All-on-4 dental implant treatment is a durable and attractive alternative to dentures. It is an advanced technique in surgical dentistry for permanently implanting a set of natural-looking teeth. It provides a more modern option to removable dentures and a more straightforward approach to traditional implant operations.
All-on-4 implants last longer and require less maintenance. Patients with dentures need to have them relined and replaced on a regular basis because they no longer fit. It is mainly due to the fact that as people become older, their bone density begins to deteriorate.
Removable dentures also have to be cleaned and soaked daily, which might disrupt one’s everyday lifestyle and social activities. All-on-4 implants allow you to eat, brush, and floss just like natural teeth.
What are the risks with all-on-4 implants?
There is a very high success rate with all-on-4 dental implants. However, as with any medical procedure, there are possible risks and complications, including:
- Slow healing process
- Infection
- Excessive bleeding
- Discomfort
- Although rare, dental implants can fail.
- The implants may fail to integrate because of factors such as bone deficiencies, nutritional deficits, smoking, and pre-existing health conditions.