| Category | All on 4 Dental Implants |
The term All-on-4, also known as All‐on‐Four and All‐in‐Four, refers to 'all' teeth being supported 'on four' dental implants, a prosthodontics procedure for total rehabilitation of the edentulous patient, or for patients with badly broken down teeth, decayed teeth, or compromised teeth due to gum disease.
Most candidates for All-on-4 have no natural teeth on the arch receiving the implant-supported denture. Since All-on-4 dental implants are made to replace an entire row of teeth, any remaining teeth on the arch can be extracted prior to the procedure. Four or more dental implants are strategically placed in the gums of the arch, depending upon the unique needs of the patient, Typically, a minimum of two dental implants are placed on either side of the front of the arch, and two additional implants are placed toward the rear of the arch and angled posteriorly. This alignment is designed to maximize the stability of several months, these dental implants are stable for the new denture. Over the course of several months, these dental implants are designed to fuse with the jawbone. During the healing process, a temporary restoration may be worn, Once the fusion process is complete, the final restoration can be attached to the dental implants to restore dental function and produce a beautiful smile completely.
All-on-4 dental implants can provide a number of unique advantages over traditional dentures, including:
The All-on-4 system can also serve as the solution for patients who seek the stability of dental implants but are not ideal candidates for a full set of single-tooth implants due to low jawbone density. In addition, implant-secured dentures, such as All-on-4, are typically more economical for patients seeking to upgrade their traditional dentures.
