All-on-4 Implants
Restore Your Smile With a Full Set of Teeth, Thanks to All-on-4 Implants
What Are All-on-4 Implants?
In the all-on-4 implant procedure, a dental surgeon inserts four titanium implants into your jawbone to support a permanent dental bridge. This will replace your upper or lower arch and is an alternative to removable dentures. Unlike dentures, the bridge has maximum contact with the gumline. This is possible by carefully positioning the front and back implants during the procedure.
Who Should Get All-on-4 Implants
Are you eligible for getting all-on-4 implants? We recommend this procedure for people who:
- Are missing most or all of their teeth
- Have several broken and/or severely decayed teeth
- Have loose teeth and are suffering from gum disease
- Don’t like wearing dentures
- Were previously considered ineligible for traditional implants due to low bone density
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Benefits of All-on-4 Implants
Improves Your Quality of Life
Getting all-on-4 implants improves your quality of life by making it easier to chew food, smile, and talk. Because your dental bridge is permanently fixed to implants, they’re much more stable and don’t move out of place. This makes them feel and look like natural teeth.
Shorter Treatment Time
Compared to traditional implants, the all-on-4 procedure requires far less time. Instead of getting an implant for each individual tooth, your entire dental bridge will be fixed upon four implants.
Cost-Effective Option
Getting all-on-4 implants and dental bridges is a cost-effective option if you need to get all your teeth replaced. It costs less than getting several individual implants, and you’ll recover faster too.
Permanent Solution
Unlike removable dentures, all-on-4 implants and dental bridges are a permanent solution that restores your teeth.
What to Expect from All-on-4 Implants
Consultation
At our Geelong cosmetic dentistry clinic, we start your treatment process with a consultation. You’ll meet with one of our cosmetic dentistry specialists, who will assess your eligibility for the all-on-4 implant procedure. They’ll perform a complete medical and dental examination to ensure you’re in good health and enough jawbone density to support the implants.
Your dentist will also discuss your smile goals to create an individualised treatment plan. They’ll also answer any questions you may have about the process. After the consultation, our clinic will take a 3D scan of your jawbone. The scan gives us a detailed picture of your smile, so we can determine the best position to place implants.
Treatment Planning
In the second step, our experts will go over the results of the consultation to determine your eligibility for all-on-4 implants. Your dental surgeon will prepare a treatment plan based on your needs and preferences. This includes using a specialised software to tailor a customised smile for you. Meanwhile, our in-house lab will prepare your new dental bridge.
All-on-4 Procedure
On the day of the procedure, we take great care to ensure that you feel relaxed and comfortable. You’ll receive anesthesia for a pain-free procedure with little discomfort. If there are any severely damaged teeth that need to be removed, our dentist will begin by removing them. Then, they’ll insert premium dental implants into your jawbone and suture the implant sites so they can heal properly. Within 24 to 48 hours after the procedure, you’ll receive a temporary dental bridge while the implant site heals and the titanium implants integrate into your jawbone.
Maintenance
The next appointment will take place a few months after the procedure. Once the implant site heals and the implants are stable enough, your dentist will fit your natural-looking teeth. Your dentist will also guide you on the best way to take care of your implants for a long-lasting dental restoration.
Why Choose Us For All-on-4 Implants in Geelong
Experienced Professionals
Our restorative and cosmetic dentists have years of experience in performing the all-on-four procedure, including several complex cases.
Family Friendly Dentistry
Our clinic specialises in family friendly dentistry and treating patients with dental fear. We take care to provide personalized care that’s tailored to your needs, looking after your comfort and safety, each step of the way.
Premium Dental Implants
At our cosmetic dentistry clinic, we only use Nobel Bio-Care dental implants that are backed by decades of research. Each implant is strategically placed to ensure a perfect fit.
Complimentary Consultation
Our clinic offers a free initial consultation with one of our expert cosmetic dentists, where they assess your eligibility for the procedure. You can discuss your concerns and understand available treatment options.
FAQs
What can I eat after the all-on-4 implant procedure?
For a few days after the all-on-4 procedure, you should stick to a liquid diet or soft foods to avoid straining the implant site. Appropriate foods include soup, mashed potatoes, and yogurt. Your dentist will walk you through what you should and shouldn’t eat, as well as when you can go back to your regular eating habits.
Are all-on-4 dental bridges comfortable?
Yes, your all-on-4 implants and dental bridges are designed to mimic your natural teeth. They’re made from a 3D scan of your mouth to ensure a perfect fit. Your dental bridge will look, feel, and work just like natural teeth.
Does it hurt to get all-on-4 dental implants?
During the all-on-4 implant procedure, you’ll receive a local anesthetic to numb the area, which keeps you from feeling any pain during the process. Even if you need bone grafting for the procedure, our expert dentists can sedate you to keep you comfortable. After the procedure, you will feel some discomfort for 2 to 3 days, which gradually reduces with time.
How should I clean my all-on-4 dental implants?
Even though all-on-4 dental bridges aren’t the same as your natural teeth, you need to take care of them for optimal oral health. This includes cleaning around the implant sites, which you can do by brushing as usual and preventing food particles from accumulating. Our cosmetic dentists recommend using a super floss or a water flosser between your dental bridge and the gums.