Full-Arch Implant Solutions Here at Durham Prosthodontics we conduct the All-on-4 treatment procedure on fully edentulous patients - patients missing all of their teeth and in need of full-arch implant solutions. The All-on-4 Treatment Concept dates back to 1998 when Dr. Paulo Malo first treated a patient with the concept. Hundreds of thousands have undergone treatment using the All-on-4 treatment concept since then. The concept has become a treatment option for many people who have lost their teeth and a significant part of their jawbone. The All-on-4 treatment is used when the patient needs full dentures or bridges but has lost most of their jawbone. Four implants are planted toward the front of the jaw. The implants are placed with a tilt, and they support a full arch denture or bridge. Benefits of All-on-4 ConceptAfter being without teeth for a while, you will start losing your jawbone. It starts shrinking into the empty tooth sockets. Under such circumstances, we recommend a bone graft procedure before dental implants are placed. However, at times, the loss is so significant that a bone graft procedure would be complicated. It also takes quite a while to recover from the procedure so that you can get your dental implants. As such, the next available option becomes the All-on-4 treatment. You will not have to endure the grafting procedure, and you get the implants and the prosthetic dentures or bridges on the same day. The front part of the jawbone is always dense and does not shrink easily. It will remain even as the rest of your jawbone shrinks. Dental implants can be planted securely into it. Two of the implants (anterior) are planted straight, while the other two (posterior) are placed at a 45-degree tilt. This makes it possible to provide a full-arch rehabilitation. In general, you will endure shorter treatment duration, incur fewer costs, and leave our dentist's office with a full-arch prosthesis. The All-on-4 Treatment Concept allows patients to leave our office feeling confident about the way they look. The ProcedureThe All-on-4 treatment is a surgical procedure, and our team will first need to check your dental and general health condition to determine whether you are eligible for it. The procedure involves opening up your gums to access the jawbone. Our dentist will then place the anterior and posterior implants. As mentioned earlier, the anterior implants are planted straight, while the posterior implants are planted at an angle. Your gums will then be stitched up, and denture or bridge attached. There must be prior appointments before the procedure so that our dentist can ensure your prosthetics are ready on the day of the surgery. The procedure provides you with a robust set of teeth, and their appearance is quite natural and attractive. Nobody will be able to tell that you have prosthetic teeth. The teeth also help with your speech and pronunciation. Call Durham Prosthodontics at (984) 312-7056 today to find out more about our All-on-4 treatment - a full-arch implant solution. We always have a solution for any dental health challenges. It is our pleasure to see our patients smiling once again. |
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