"This article describes the procedure behind the sophisticated All-on-4 dental implant protocol for the treatment of edentulous and near-edentulous patients."
All on 4 dental implants in Scottsdale are a revolutionary concept in fixed oral rehabilitation that enables a qualified and skilled implant dentist, such as Dr Kevin Gasser in Arizona, to give you, the patient, an entire set of beautiful, non-removable (fixed) and immediately functional teeth. The best part is that All on 4 dental implants in Scottsdale almost always makes this incredible feat possible in as little as a single day! Periodontal (gum) disease is a pervasive problem that affects, in some form or stage, a staggering 80% of all Americans.
According to the Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, by the age of 65 a massive 30% of us will not have a single original adult tooth left due to the ravages of this disease. So, with these statistics in mind, there are literally millions of people desperately in need of complete oral rehabilitation, but who have thus far been making do with older technologies, such as removable dentures or false teeth. All on 4 dental implants in Scottsdale make it possible for Dr Kevin Gasser in Arizona to use only four dental implants to offer patients a comprehensive solution to rampant tooth loss and toothlessness. And this solution is one that far surpasses any benefits previously afforded by traditional tooth replacement techniques. Here’s how All on 4 dental implants in Scottsdale work…
The Procedure behind All on 4 Dental Implants in Scottsdale
All on 4 dental implants in Scottsdale, as the name suggests, involves the surgical placement of only four dental implants in regions of the jaw where there naturally exists a greater volume of bone tissue. The anterior (front) portion of the jaw will usually contain enough bone volume to support dental implants in Scottsdale because it is more resistant to atrophy, explains Dr Kevin Gasser in Arizona. And this is a problem that arises in cases of acute and chronic periodontal disease. The more posterior dental implants (see picture above) are strategically inserted at an angle so as to allow for ample support for a fixed bridge while avoiding damage to the nerve canal in the lower jaw and the sinus cavity in the upper jaw. Once the surgical phase of All on 4 dental implants in Scottsdale has been drawn to a close, Dr Kevin Gasser in Arizona will affix a fully customized prosthetic dental bridge to the abutments or collars of the four dental implants, which can usually be accomplished that very same day. This prosthesis is expertly fabricated from molds that have been taken of a patient’s teeth and gums during a prior appointment.
A Final Note on All on 4 Dental Implants in Scottsdale
Not only does this innovative procedure give patients new teeth that function and feel just like a full set of healthy and natural teeth, but the overall results are truly age-defying! With All on 4 dental implants in Scottsdale, the challenges and repeated costs associated with removable dentures are truly over and patients are free to enjoy a much higher quality of life complete with a confident and beautiful smile!