This four-part article series provided a detailed description of the All-On-4® dental implant technique and how it can typically provide patients with new, non-removable teeth in just one day.

Welcome to the final installment of this four-part article series on the revolutionary dental implant technique that has, to date, given thousands of Americans new, non-removable and beautiful teeth in a day in Rutherford. In our previous article post, we explained how the All On Four® technique is almost always able to avoid the need for bone grafting and how this enables dental implant surgeons to achieve unprecedented outcomes in terms of treatment time and cost.

In this, the final installment of the series, we will discuss the key benefits of the All-On-Four® dental implant protocol and compare them to the functionality, aesthetics and durability of traditional removable dentures.

Why Not Just Choose Removable Dentures?

When all is said and done, All-On-4® dental implants are a fantastic treatment option for NJ residents who have lost most or all of their natural teeth, or who have been diagnosed with a “terminal” or “failing dentition” as a result of gum disease. But, it is not inexpensive and for this reason alone, many patients make the mistake of opting immediately for traditional removable dentures instead of investigating whether they are candidates for dental implants.

There are some very important key differences between removable dentures and the outcomes yielded by All-On-4® dental implants for NJ residents and we will now be exploring those.

Fixed, Comfortable and Functional

First and foremost, the bridges supported by dental implants are fixed (non-removable) and therefore can’t shift around uncomfortably or, as can sometimes happen with dentures, fall out. They are fixed in the mouth and function similar to natural teeth, which is far more comfortable when eating.

Secondly, dental implants are “anchored” in the jaw and this enables the overlying bridge to support a much stronger bite. Removable dentures, on the other hand, directly exert pressure on the soft tissue or gums over the bone to receive support, which is far more sensitive. The pain, discomfort and oral sores caused by eating with dentures are a common complaint of denture-wearers, many of whom end up taking out their “false teeth” to eat!

More worrying is the long-term consequence of a diet that is severely restricted by replacement teeth that cause too much pain to eat with… malnutrition. In fact, this can shorten one’s life expectancy by a shocking 10 years! Getting new teeth in one day with the All-On-4® is almost always a much better alternative for Rutherford residents.

Smile Confidence, Aesthetics and Jawbone Health

Dentures rely on their bulk to prevent them from shifting around too much. The All-On-4® Bridge, on the other hand, is supported entirely by dental implants, which means that it can be fabricated far slimmer. This not only makes for more natural smile aesthetics, it’s also far more comfortable and doesn’t cause typical denture-wearing problems such as:

• Taste impediment and the inability to detect nuances in texture and temperature.
• The triggering of sensitive gag reflexes.
• Sore, irritated gums.
• “Denture” breath since the slimmer bridge doesn’t easily harbor bacteria and food debris.

In addition to giving Rutherford residents new, fixed teeth in one day, the All-On-4® helps to promote excellent jawbone health (through the restoration of functional stimulation of the underlying bone) and it can last several decades if cared for properly. In fact, with the right professional and at-home maintenance, your new implant-supported teeth could even last you a lifetime, seldom requiring significant repairs!

The All-On-4® truly is a marvel of modern dentistry. We hope you enjoyed this article series and have found it helpful in guiding your decision towards a better quality of life and oral health.

This article explains how the “All-On-4” dental implant protocol makes it possible for patients to go from being edentulous (toothless) to having new teeth in just one day!

There are currently tens of millions of people in the United States who are living without most or all of their original teeth. Countless more are facing an immediate future of a state referred to as “edentulism” – not having a single natural tooth left in your mouth. The most common cause of tooth loss is tooth decay and periodontitis: an advanced bacterial infection of the gums, also known as gum disease.

Removable dentures have been the preferred method of teeth replacement for millions of Americans because, for many years, the alternative approach using dental implants would take as many as 12 or even 18 months in and out of surgery. The associated costs of repeat procedures would also work out to be exorbitantly high. This was until the innovation of a new dental implant protocol designed to give patients new teeth in a day.

Where’s the catch? There isn’t one!

How the “All-On-4” Works

The picture above illustrates, in concept, how the “All-On-4” dental implant technique works. Through the precise and strategic placement of four dental implants, qualified dental healthcare specialists can provide patients with new teeth in the form of a prosthetic dental bridge. Instead of replacing tooth by tooth in a series of dental implant surgeries, which need to be spread out over the course of a year to a year-and-a-half, this entire procedure can be done in just one day, in a single appointment.

That’s right; the “All-On-4” can give candidates new teeth in a day.

How the protocol manages this is:

1. Through the use of only four dental implants in order to give patients new teeth. This can easily be achieved in just one procedure.

2. Through the use of 3-D Cone Beam CT scans and sophisticated computer software to visualize the patient’s unique case and meticulously plan treatment ahead of surgery.

3. The avoidance of bone grafting surgery through the strategic choice of implant sites in regions of the jaw that are naturally more resistant to atrophy and so contain sufficient bone volume to support implants. Bone grafting would otherwise require several months in recovery before a patient can even receive new teeth.

These key factors, coupled with the incredible advancements that have been made in the field of fixed oral rehabilitation and dental implant surgery, and the skill and experience of the oral surgeons and prosthodontists who make it happen, explain how it’s possible for patients to get new teeth in a day. Even better, owing to the fewer number of implants and surgeries and the fact that the “All-On-4” seldom requires bone grafting beforehand, the cost of new teeth is also greatly reduced!

A Final Note on the “All-On-4”

The “All-On-4” protocol is regarded as a “breakthrough” in the field of dental implantology for many reasons, but perhaps most especially because it can give patients new teeth in just one day. With only one surgery needed and as little as a few days spent in recovery, this amazing procedure is helping to rehabilitate America’s millions of edentulous and near-edentulous citizens. And at a cost that is very affordable!

This four-part article series provides an in-depth discussion on what the “All-on-4” technique is, how it works and its benefits over other traditional tooth replacement technologies.

Introduction

We’ve come very far as a society. The illnesses that might once have killed us can now be treated with a single pill or prevented entirely with a single injection. The injuries that might once have left us stricken and immobile can now be repaired in surgery with the use of titanium metal pins and joints. A failed organ would mark the end of your life – nowadays we can replace them with new ones. Modern medicine and surgery work wonders and our understanding of the importance of good hygiene, good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle prevent us from falling ill more frequently. Yet in spite of all of this, tooth loss is still one of the most prevalent health issues in the United States.

According to the Surgeon General Report, about 33 million Americans have lost every single one of their original adult teeth. A further 100 million have lost between 11 and 15 of their teeth. The cause of rampant tooth loss and edentulism (the state of being toothless) is most commonly tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But, just as we are able to prevent and treat a whole host of illnesses and conditions, so too can modern dental healthcare experts prevent and treat the nasty ailments that cause tooth loss.

And if it is too late for treatment, you can get new teeth in a day.

In this Four-Part Article Series…

Welcome to our four-part article series on tooth loss and the modern sophisticated dental implant protocol – the “All-on-4” – that can be used to give patients beautiful new teeth in one day. In Part 1, we shall be discussing the development of the “All-on-4” technique. In Part 2, we shall examine exactly how this protocol works and the procedure required to place it. In Part 3, we shall move on to discuss the benefits of “All-on-4” implants over traditional approaches to tooth loss treatment and in Part 4, we shall take a look at the costs involved.

So, without further ado, let’s begin!

The Conception of “All-on-4” Implants

Removable dentures have been the preferred teeth replacement method for many hundreds of years. Even when dental implants were introduced in 1950 and became popular in the subsequent decades, patients still opted for dentures to replace arches of missing teeth. This had much to do with the cost of replacing so many missing teeth with implants, but also the trauma of such procedures, which would often take several months and even up to a year and a half to give patients new teeth.

European implantologist, Dr. Paulo Malo recognized the desperate need of patients for a new and more sophisticated solution to rampant tooth loss and edentulism. Removable dentures simply came with too many challenges and repeat expenses for them to remain a viable treatment solution in an age where comfort, functionality and aesthetics are a key concern of any rehabilitative endeavor. So, after many years of research, development and clinical trials, Dr. Malo introduced the world to “All-on-4” dental implants: a cost-effective and efficient system for the replacement of entire dental arches.

Stay Tuned for Part 2

What is the “All-on-4” and how does it work? Stay tuned for Part 2 of this four-part article series to find out more about this breakthrough protocol in the treatment of patients in need of new teeth.

This four-part article series provides an in-depth discussion on what the “All-on-4” technique is, how it works and its benefits over other traditional tooth replacement technologies.

Welcome back to our four-part article series on “All-on-4” dental implants and how this breakthrough technique enables patients to get a full set of new teeth in as little as a single day. In our previous article post, the first installment of the series, we provided a brief introduction by looking at tooth loss statistics in the United States. We saw that a staggering number of people – 33 million to be precise – are currently living without a single original adult tooth left in their mouths and that a further 100 million people have lost between 11 and 15 of their teeth. We then introduced Dr. Paulo Malo – the European implantologist who innovated a far more sophisticated solution to rampant tooth loss and edentulism (the state of being toothless)… “All-on-4” implants.

In this article, Part 2, we shall examine exactly how the “All-on-4” protocol works and the procedure required to place it.

What is the “All-on-4”?

The “All-on-4” is a technique for the replacement of entire arches of missing teeth using dental implants. Take a look at the picture below…

This picture explains the concept behind the “All-on-4” and how the technique works. During a single surgery, an implant dentist inserts four dental implants in the mouth: two near the front of the mouth and two near the back, in the region of the third molars. These implants are then used to support a dental prosthesis, which is customized to fit the patient’s mouth snugly and comfortably. The prosthesis is also expertly fabricated to precisely resemble a complete set of natural teeth and because it is anchored to dental implants, it is fixed, non-removable and cannot slip around or fall out!

Bone Loss and Over-Coming the Need for Bone Grafting

The placement of the four implants is carefully and precisely planned beforehand with the use of sophisticated 3D Cone Beam CT and imaging software. This planning ensures that the dentist can reap maximum support from what remaining bone volume a patient has, while avoiding damage to vital structures, arteries and nerves in the patient’s mouth.

What causes bone loss in the jaw?

Being toothless and wearing dentures has several consequences for a patient’s health and comfort. One of these consequences is the loss of bone volume in the jaw. Without the tooth roots to keep the jawbone stimulated and alive, this hard tissue atrophies and wastes away from disuse. This remodeling process is what necessitates the refitting of dentures every few years or so and it’s also what causes a patient’s face to look increasingly sunken, aged and collapsed around the mouth.

In most cases, when patients do finally come to the implant dentist to have “All-on-4” dental implants placed, they’ve spent several years being toothless and have, as a result, lost supporting bone volume. Through the careful orientation and angulation of “All-on-4” dental implants, dentists can provide enough support for a new set of teeth, typically without having to perform bone grafting surgery beforehand. This saves tens of thousands of dollars on the cost of such a procedure and the many, many months that patients would otherwise have to spend in recovery.

Avoiding the need for bone grafting in most cases is what makes it possible for “All-on-4” dental implants to give patients new teeth in a day.

Stay Tuned for Part 2

Want to find out more about “All-on-4” dental implants? In Part 3, we shall move on to discuss the benefits of this procedure over traditional approaches to tooth loss treatment.