The Diagnostic Phase: All On 4 Dental Implants

THE DIAGNOSTIC PHASE: ALL ON 4™ (FOUR) DENTAL IMPLANTS

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