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What Are All-On-4 Dental Implants?

What Are All-On-4 Dental Implants?

Consequences of Missing Teeth

All-On-4 dental implants are an innovative solution for replacing an entire set of teeth using just four implants per arch. This minimally invasive procedure offers a fixed, permanent solution for individuals with significant tooth loss or imminent tooth extractions. With All-On-4 implants, you can restore your smile, regain your chewing ability, and enjoy a better quality of life.

At our convenient locations in Manhattan, New Jersey, Long Island, and Bronxville, we specialize in providing expert All-On-4 dental implant treatments.

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Benefits of All-On-4 Dental Implants

  1. Natural Look and Feel: All-On-4 dental implants provide a natural appearance and fit, mimicking the function of real teeth for a confident smile.
  2. Immediate Results: The procedure often includes placing a temporary bridge on the same day, allowing you to leave the office with a restored smile.
  3. Preserves Jawbone Health: By stimulating the jawbone through osseointegration, All-On-4 prevents bone loss, maintaining facial structure and oral health.
  4. Simplified Maintenance: Unlike removable dentures, All-On-4 implants are fixed and do not require adhesives. With proper care, they are a long-lasting solution.
  5. Enhanced Comfort and Stability: Because the implants are anchored securely into the jawbone, you can enjoy eating and speaking without the discomfort or instability of traditional dentures.

How Does the All-On-4 Procedure Work?

  1. Initial Consultation: Your journey begins with a detailed consultation, where we assess your oral health, take digital scans, and create a customized treatment plan.
  2. Tooth Extraction & Implant Placement: If any teeth remain in the arch being treated, they will be extracted. Then, four strategically placed titanium implants–two in the front and two in the back—will be inserted into the jawbone to provide maximum stability and support.  
  3. Temporary Bridge: On the same day, a temporary prosthesis is secured to the implants, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile while your jaw heals.
  4. Healing Phase: During the healing period (typically 3-6 months), the implants fuse with the jawbone for long-term stability. Progress is monitored through regular checkups.
  5. Final Restoration: Once healing is complete, a custom, permanent set of teeth is crafted to fit your mouth perfectly. These prosthetics provide optimal function and aesthetics.
Dr Nejat showing an All on Four patient their dental scans

Am I a Candidate for All-On-4?

The All-on-4 concept is designed for a wide range of applications. It is ideal for people with tooth decay or adults who have lost or are about to lose their teeth. However, the jawbone in the front tooth area must have sufficient substance to insert the implants safely.

This treatment method is ideal for patients who need a quick operation. It takes very little time, and existing prostheses can also be stably attached using the All-on-4 technique.

All-on-4 is particularly suitable if: All-on-4 is probably not suitable for you if:
Your jaw is toothless or the remaining teeth are not worth preserving. You still have remaining teeth that are worth keeping.
You still have enough jawbone in the front teeth area. Your jawbone in the front tooth area is no longer sufficient.
You’re willing to practice comprehensive oral hygiene. You want an easy-to-clean solution for your new teeth.

The All-on-4 concept is designed for a wide range of applications. It is ideal for people with tooth decay or adults who have lost or are about to lose their teeth. However, the jawbone in the front tooth area must have sufficient substance to insert the implants safely.

Patients with advanced bone loss may need additional procedures, such as bone grafting, to qualify for All-On-4.

Advantages of All-On-4 Dental Implants

  • Immediate Functionality: Leave the same day with a functional smile.
  • Cost-Effective: Replaces an entire arch with just four implants.
  • Minimally Invasive: Reduces the need for bone grafting due to the angled placement of posterior implants.
  • Durable and Long-Lasting: Offers a permanent solution with proper care.
  • Enhanced Quality of Life: Enjoy unrestricted chewing, better speech, and improved confidence.

Alternatives to All-On-4

If All-On-4 is not suitable, consider these alternatives:

  1. Conventional Implants with Bone Grafting: Ideal for those with significant bone loss who want individual implants for each tooth.
  2. Implant Bar Overdentures: A removable solution where a bar connects to implants for enhanced stability.
  3. Telescopic Prosthesis: A hybrid option that uses existing teeth or implants for a removable denture with a secure fit.
Dr Nejat and patient smiling after All on Four procedure

Visit Us For Extra Care

At our state-of-the-art facilities in Manhattan, New Jersey, Long Island, and Bronxville, our experienced dental team provides personalized All-On-4 solutions tailored to your needs. Schedule a consultation today to learn how we can restore your smile and improve your quality of life.

Contact us at (877) 440-6579 to take the first step toward a confident, healthier you!