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 has revolutionized the fields of fixed oral rehabilitation and dental implantology. In our previous article post, the second installment of the series, we took a look at how the “All-on-4” technique works and how, through the careful and precise orientation of only four dental implants in the mouth, patients can get a complete set of new teeth in one day, typically without the need for bone grafting surgery first. What we didn’t mention in our previous article post is that the benefits afforded by the very nature of the “All-on-4” surgery and its outcomes are unprecedented in the history of tooth loss treatment.

In this article, the third installment of the series, we shall be taking a closer look at the benefits and advantages of the “All-on-4” technique.

“All-on-4” Dental Implants: What Patients Can Expect

Getting new teeth in Victoria generally requires a single surgical procedure and a single day spent in a dental center. The new teeth that patients get are fixed and non-removable, which means:

• You will never need to remove your teeth for cleaning or at nighttime,
• You will never need to use messy adhesives again,
• Your new teeth will not press on or rub against your gums, and as a result:
• They do not typically cause the gums to become painful and inflamed,
• They facilitate a strong and natural bite,
• They are looked after and maintained just like natural teeth: with daily brushing and flossing.

Removable dentures rely, in part, on their bulkiness to remain fixed in the mouth. Because the customized prosthetic dental bridge used in the “All-on-4” is attached ‘permanently’ and irremovably to dental implants, its construction can be far slimmer. This means:

• Your new teeth are not bulky and do not rub against the palate, causing terrible sores to develop,
• They do not trigger the gag reflex,
• They do not impede your ability to taste your food properly and experience its temperature and texture.

Most importantly, the benefits of getting new teeth in Victoria with “All-on-4” implants are:

• You can speak and smile with 100% confidence,
• You can eat all the foods you love,
• You can go to bed with your teeth in your mouth,
• Your teeth look natural and they FEEL natural,
• “All-on-4” implants can last several decades and even a lifetime if cared for properly!

Additionally, the dental implants used to support the “All-on-4” bridge help to promote the health of the underlying jawbone. By transmitting the forces associated with eating into this hard tissue, dental implants prevent atrophy from claiming further jawbone volume, which slows and halts the visible process of aging. In fact, “All-on-4” dental implants have a 95% success rate over a 10-year period without the significant loss of bone in the jaw.

The “All-on-4” Compared with Traditional Implant Procedures

The “All-on-4”:

• Only requires four dental implants, as opposed to six, eight or even 10 per jaw,
• Can be done in a single surgery, as opposed to multiple,
• Can give patients new teeth in one day, as opposed to patients waiting up to 18 months to get a new set of teeth placed,
• Can give patients new teeth (typically) without the need for bone grafting surgery,
• Is far less invasive and expensive than traditional dental implant techniques.

Stay Tuned for Part 4

Now that we have taken a detailed look at what “All-on-4” dental implants are and the various benefits this breakthrough procedure affords, it’s time to get down to brass tacks. In our next article installment, Part 4, we shall explain the cost involved in getting new teeth in Victoria.