Standard dental implant restorations have one implant anchor for each tooth, whereas the All-on-4 method uses just a few dental implants to support an entire set of teeth. All the teeth on your upper or lower jaw can be attached to a minimal number of dental implants.

Another thing that sets All-on-4 apart from many other tooth replacement procedures is that that majority of the transformation can take place all in a single day. Both traditional dentures & individual tooth replacement with dental implants can take several appointments spread days, weeks or months apart in order to complete. By comparison, All-on-4 can be an almost instant full mouth restoration. While every patient & situation is different, many people who undergo this procedure can expect to have a beautiful & functional smile the same day. You will be able to smile, eat & chew fairly normally right after your procedure.

Patients who choose to complete All-on-4 treatment will meet with us one or more times during the planning process to ensure that the teeth they get on the day of the procedure are as satisfactory as possible. So there is more than one appointment involved, which some patients who have seen All-on-4 advertising are not aware of. That being said, All-on-4 treatment can be particularly attractive to patients who want to minimise the number of visits to the dentist. Extractions of teeth that have gone bad can happen on the same day as the placement of the implants & the full set of teeth. You can come into the office with bad, damaged teeth & leave at the end of the day with a perfect smile. In addition to the health benefits of this transformation, the psychological & emotional impact that it can have is profound.

After you get your new set of teeth with All-on-4, you will still need to come to the dentist for regular checkups. There is a misconception among some patients that only natural teeth need regular professional dental care. This is far from the truth. Whether or not you have natural teeth or All-on-4, the dentist looks after your overall oral health. This especially includes assessing the health of your gums, which is vital to ensuring your implants last you for the rest of your life. It’s still possible to get gum disease if all your teeth have been replaced with false teeth! At each of your checkups after All-on-4, we’ll take a look at your teeth, examine your bite, & make sure your dental hygiene routine is working well.

The All-on-4 dental implant process begins with a detailed consultation where the dentist assesses the patient's oral health, bone density, and overall suitability for the procedure. This initial evaluation often includes digital scans or X-rays to get a comprehensive view of the jawbone and remaining teeth, ensuring there's adequate bone structure to support the implants and to plan the implant placement meticulously. The dentist discusses the patient's medical history, any pre-existing conditions, and the expected outcomes to ensure the All-on-4 treatment aligns with the patient's needs and goals. This stage is crucial for tailoring the treatment plan to each individual, highlighting the importance of a thorough and informed consultation phase​​​​​​.

Following the consultation,

A digital smile design is carried out to ensure that we have made the new teeth to suite what your needs are and to have a superior outcome.  The design is discussed with you.

We then construct all the surgical guides to ensure we deliver the ideal outcome for you. We make up surgical guides and also temporary is constructed so that you can test drive your new teeth straight after the surgery.

the All-on-4 dental implant surgery is scheduled. Performed under local anesthesia or sedation to ensure the patient's comfort, the procedure involves the precise placement of four dental implants in the jawbone. These implants act as anchors for a full arch of prosthetic teeth. The All-on-4 technique is innovative in that it often eliminates the need for bone grafting by taking advantage of the dense bone that remains in the front part of the jaws, and the implants are placed at an angle to maximize stability. The surgery typically takes a few hours, and in many cases, temporary teeth may be attached to the implants on the same day, offering an immediate improvement in aesthetics and function​​​​.

The recovery and osseointegration phase is a critical part of the All-on-4 process, where the implants integrate with the jawbone, a process that can take several months. During this time, patients are advised to follow a soft diet to avoid placing undue pressure on the new implants, allowing for proper healing. Regular follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor the healing process and to ensure the implants are integrating successfully. Once osseointegration is complete, the final prosthetic teeth, designed to match the patient's natural teeth in color and appearance, are securely attached to the implants. This not only restores the patient's smile but also the functionality of natural teeth, allowing them to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.