All On 4 Dental Implants
The All-On-4 dental Implants Protocol is a technique designed in 1990’s by Portuguese dentist Paulo Maló. This innovative procedure is an aesthetic dental solution for many patients seeking for a bridge that could be fixed or screwed at any arches of the mouth. The system was designed to help rehabilitate edentulous maxilla with a fixed hybrid porcelain titanium bridge that could provide a better support through its own anchor system.
All On Four dental Implants or All On 6, is about placing in certain angles 4 or 6 dental implants in the front area of the maxilla, as this part of the jaw has a better bone density bringing about the highest success rate for regular dental implants. Then a fixed prosthesis, screwed to your jaw, can be fitted through this special system abutments or ‘housings’ with 12-14 teeth by performing only a minor surgery.
All On Four dental implants, When should I consider getting them?
What happens if I only need this system on one arch. Do I need to have the All-On-4 procedure in both arches? | No, you do not need to do both. You can have it done only in one arch. However, if you are planning in the future to get dental implants in the opposite arch, maybe you need to consider a good idea in having both arches done (Upper or lower maxilla). Even though it is not necessary it might save you time and money. |
How do you clean this Titanium Porcelain Hybrid fixed denture? | If you choose to ditch your old dentures and have this system you will never have to remove again your denture for cleaning. You will be required to brush, use mouthwash and Waterpick on a daily basis. This teeth are cleaned just like your natural teeth. There will never be again messy glue or loose dentures, avoiding foods you enjoy, or even the need to remove your teeth at night. You will be able to eat again all the foods you want and eat and speak freely as well. |
What is the ideal recovery time for this type of surgery? | Recovery times will vary from patient to patient, depending in many factors such as genetics, trauma, diseases, bone condition, gum condition, and in general previous oral health. usually you will be sore for 3 days and the complete recovery time will be after 3 weeks. However we need to wait 6 months until the osseointegration in your bone takes place. |
Who is the ideal candidate for the All-on-4 or All-On-Six dental Implant Procedure? | If you are currently thinking about ditching your dentures, of if you are someone that will be needing dentures in the near future, and if you have your bone in good conditions,then you are an ideal candidate for this procedure. In our dental clinic, it is common to receive cases from patients coming from the United States or Canada that have been turned down by dentists in their home countries because of the complexity of the case. In this cases, it could be necessary to think in including more dental implants to your maxilla or even bone grafting could be necessary. All details will be discussed after your oral examination. |
What are the risks of this type of Surgery? | As with any dental surgery, the patient needs to follow all the post-operative instructions and take the antibiotics prescribed. Oral health is your sole responsibility and after we place your dental implants we need to watch your dental implant surgery development. |
What is the difference between a all on four dental implants and denture? Does the all on four show the gum line when you smile? | The all on 4 procedure is completely different form a regular denture, the denture has flanges (pink acrylic extensions that cover all the facial portion of your ridge and a full palate, the all on 4 does not have this, it is more like a fixed bridge. Usually on a all on 4 the type of prosthesis that goes on top of the implants is called a hybrid that has pink on it but does not cover the ridge like the denture so when the patient smiles you can usually see some “gums”, how much that depends on the patients specific characteristics like low or high smile line, hyperactive lip, bone re absorption, etc. All this is assessed on the patient prior to starting the treatment but it is extremely hard to asseverate if you will show gum or not with out a clinical examination in order to consider all this factors. |
All On 4 Cost
This All on four dental implants protocol is divided in 2 stages or trips to our dental clinic in Cancun, Mexico. packages. The All on 4 prices are for both maxilla, if you only need one maxilla (upper or lower) then the cost is by half. Please call us for any questions, get info today 1800-565-1424.