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For most cases, this phase involves the extractions, bone grafts (if necessary), bone re-contouring (if necessary) and the surgical placement of the 4 dental implants per upper and / or lower arch. The "All On 4" patient receives implant-secured teeth immediately following surgery — ONE-visit!
RECOVERY & FOLLOW-UP VISITS
Patients typically resume a full schedule of activities within 24 to 72 hours. Generally speaking, follow-up visits are 1, 4 and 12 weeks after surgery. Specific post operative instructions will vary on a case by case basis. A modified diet is required until patients receive the final teeth, which incorporate concealed titanium reinforced framework. In the mean time, patients can eat anything that can be cut with a fork, and does not involve biting or tearing with your front teeth (e.g. hamburgers, salmon, pasta, cooked vegetables, etc). Hard foods and foods that require tearing such as hard breads, pizza, carrots, corn on the cob, steak, and crunchy and sticky snacks treats such as nuts, hard candy and gum should be avoided until otherwise instructed by the principal dentist.
Following surgery, the first 3 follow-up visits are simple thirty minute post-op / follow-up visits to ensure that everything looks, feels and heals as indicated.
THE "ALL ON 4" TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Generally speaking, our office implores a three-stage "All On 4" treatment protocol categorized by the following phases:
1. The Diagnostic Phase
2. The Surgical Phase
3. The Restorative Phase
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Many patients who have compromised teeth or that wear dentures want to know if they are indeed a candidate for the All-on-4 procedure. The good news is that most people do meet the requirements to efficiently, effectively and safely perform the All On 4 procedure — in fact, 96% of our patients are candidates. In order to definitively determine who is an appropriate candidate for this procedure, (or a treatment alternative) we utilize various diagnostic technologies including 3D imaging and pressure mapping.
At the first visit, hi-resolution photos, digital x-rays, a 3D CAT scan, pressure mapping and a thorough clinical evaluation will take place followed by expert explanation of the case diagnosis and treatment options inclusive of the "All On 4" and alternative treatments which can range from single-site implants to replace each missing tooth space, implant retained and implant supported dentures, mini implant solutions and non-implant options.
During this visit, impressions are taken for diagnostic modeling and diagnostic design (which will also be used to make the replacement teeth), and a clear financial overview is presented. The All On 4 procedure ranges from $17,500 to $28,500 per arch (or) $35,000 to $57,000 for both the upper and lower arches (see All On 4 Cost Quotes to know more...).
THE "ALL ON 4" TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Generally speaking, our office implores a three-stage "All On 4" treatment protocol categorized by the following phases:
1. The Diagnostic Phase
2. The Surgical Phase
3. The Restorative Phase
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Final teeth for the "All On 4" procedure include both fixed prostheses, such as a fixed, non-removable implant bridge with a concealed titanium framework supporting acrylic veneers, or individual crowns cemented to the bridge framework, and removable solutions, such as acrylic over-dentures on a implant bar over-denture.
Non-Removable Teeth
- Implant bridge w/ concealed titanium framework supporting acrylic or porcelain
- Individual crowns cemented to the bridge framework
Removable Teeth
- Acrylic over-dentures
- Implant bar over-denture
How strong will my new teeth be, and will I be able to eat more easily than I can with dentures?" You will be able to eat just about anything without worrying about slippage or your teeth falling out. The bite force with implants is far greater than with dentures. Your bite force with dental implants is about 250 pounds per square inch, where as with dentures, it's about 6. Your new implant-supported bridge can be cleaned like natural teeth while in your mouth by brushing and flossing. Only your clinician can remove the prosthesis for periodical maintenance, if necessary. You now have a permanent solution to dentures and/or partials and a lifelong guarantee of worry free success.
1. The Diagnostic Phase
2. The Surgical Phase
3. The Restorative Phase
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A full upper and/or lower arch reconstruction can be comfortably performed under IV sedation in ONE surgical visit with the All-On-4 Dental Implant Procedure developed by the Swiss dental implant company Nobel Biocare. This procedure uses four implants with the back implants tilted to increase the bone-to-implant contact, which enables the "immediate load" and "immediate function" of the replacement teeth.
For qualified patients, our office honors this treatment type for the life of the patient. At our office, only an Implant Specialist (Oral Surgeon or Periodontist), Prosthodontist and/or Restorative Dentist and a board certified Anesthesiologist performs this type of procedure. Our office performs the All On 4, or a comparable full mouth reconstruction procedure, at a frequency of four to five procedures per week.
THE "ALL ON 4" TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Generally speaking, our office implores a three-stage "All On 4" treatment protocol categorized by the following phases:
1. The Diagnostic Phase
2. The Surgical Phase
3. The Restorative Phase
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