ALL-ON-4® IMPLANTS
If you miss all your upper or lower teeth, get that beaming smile you have always longed for.
The All-on-4® treatment concept is a cost-effective, advanced technique whereby only four implants support a whole arch of teeth. Keeping the natural look, feel, and even function of your teeth.
WHAT ARE ALL-ON-4® IMPLANTS?
All-on-4® dental implant solution helps you to achieve a full, healthy smile with faster treatment time and more cost-effectively than other alternatives. This advanced technology is used for full arch rehabilitation if you have lost all your teeth or are about to lose them.
The term All-on-4® refers to the technique that avoids the need to put an implant under every tooth, being able to support an entire arch with as little as four implant foundations. This solution includes the back two implants being fixed at an intentional angle to provide the required support for total reconstruction. It is suitable for almost all lower cases and most upper cases.
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NEED TO KNOW
APPOINTMENTS
- At least four appointments
- At the consultation visit, your dentist will examine your mouth to check that the treatment is suitable for you. You will need 3D imaging and impressions to plan the position of the implants. The procedure will be discussed with you in detail, and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
- At the next visit, you will have any remaining teeth removed and the implants placed. Another impression will be taken.
- Teeth set in wax will be tried in and adjusted before being sent to the laboratory
- The permanent teeth will be fitted
- Further appointments may be needed to complete the dental implant procedure and regular implant check-ups.
HOW LONG IT TAKES?
- Single implant surgery usually takes around 1 to 2 hours.
YOU MAY BE ASKED ABOUT
- Your dental and medical history
- Your regular oral care routine at home
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
- For the consultation, there is no special preparation needed.
- Before the surgical procedure, your dentist or oral surgeon will advise you of any pre-procedure requirements, including:
- Pre-procedure medication (as prescribed)
- Having someone to accompany you to drive you to and from your appointment
- Following any pre-sedation protocols (if required)
- If you need a general anaesthetic at the hospital, you should:
- Arrange for transportation to and from your procedure
- Follow any pre-anaesthetic instructions given to you by your oral surgeon
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Your oral surgeon will outline post-surgery details for you that are specific to your surgery
- If you had surgery under sedation or general anaesthetic, you must:
- Be accompanied home
- Not drive or operate machinery until at least the following day
- Your dentist or oral surgeon will direct any further post-procedure care at Confident Smile.
QUICK TIP
Good oral hygiene will extend the life of your All-on-4® implants. We recommend brushing twice daily and regularly visiting our dentist and hygienist at Confident Smile.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Learn more about some possible treatment options with your local Shepperton Dental practice. We recommend you book an appointment with a dentist to further discuss, so they can provide expert advice on getting your mouth on track.