What Do You Understand From All-On-4?

Ten to fifteen years ago, most people were oblivious to dental implants, let alone full-arch dental implant bridges which are usually referred to as all-on-4. Due to aggressive marketing done by several dental clinics, many people now know what this treatment is. Patients now specifically ask about all-on-four whenever they think that they need the treatment.

Before we delve into the details of what an All-on-4 dental implant is, it's important to give a brief explanation of what exactly is a dental implant. Dental implants were invented by a Swedish orthopedic surgeon, Per-Ingvar Brånemark, in 1952.

So if you hear anyone talking about a dental implant, just know that they are talking about a surgical fixture that involves the placement of a small screw into a patient’s jawbone in the space left by a missing tooth.

Once the dental implant has been inserted, a fake tooth is then attached to the screw. Over a few months, the dental implant will be fused to the bone.

Well, if you take that dental implant idea and multiply it by four, the result will be the All-on-4 dental implant. So, instead of replacing every missing tooth one by one, your dentist can use the All-on-four implant technique to replace your missing teeth.

You now get it, right?

The recovery time after getting this dental treatment varies from one patient to another, but it usually ranges between three to eight months. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that your just inserted implants won’t be functioning, dental implants begin to stabilize in a few hours (4-6 hours) after the treatment.

Although they have an extremely high success rate, there are cases where dental implants fail —this, therefore, means that you have to be extra mindful of where you have your teeth replacements.

Generally speaking, dentists from İstanbul Dental Center— in Turkey — have a good record of giving a satisfying new set of teeth to their patients. You can also have a similar experience if you get treated by their reliable and trusted dentists.

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What are the advantages of the All On Four implant technique?

The goal of every dental implant technique is to restore the functionality of the teeth/tooth as well as to enhance their appearance. This is one of the reasons why every dental implant is customized to match your natural tooth.

Since you are specifically for the All-on-4 implant technique, let's look at the advantages that come with this technique.

• As it provides an aesthetic appearance, this also indicates that your smiling line will be enhanced.
• All-on-4 are too easy to clean and take care of as compared to fixed dental implants.
• It is ideal for patients who are not capable of using a mobile dental prosthesis and who have a nausea reflex.
• Unlike full dental prostheses, all-on-4 implants are designed in a way that does not cover your palate, you will get used to them easily, and they are easy to use.
• The treatment duration is much shorter.
• Patients without teeth can also have fixed dental prostheses even after being given an all-on-4 treatment. They only need a single surgery for this.
• It's much easier to do this dental treatment as it does not require any addition of bones or sinus elevation.
• After having all-on-4 implants, there won't be another surgical process needed. This reflects that it will cost you less than the classic dental implant treatment.
• Since it does not require several treatment sessions, it can also be done by foreign patients.

Who are suitable candidates for All-on-4 dental implants?

Anyone without teeth, male or female, can have an all-on-4 dental implant, but one has to be in a healthy condition to be considered an ideal candidate. Before the surgery, people with gum disease will first have to check in with their dentists so that they may be told how to prepare for the surgery.

What are the stages of the All-On-4 treatment?

Before the treatment commences, your dentist will first have to make sure that you are comfortable, this will be done by administering local or general anesthesia.

If he/she is satisfied with your comfort, the dentist will then prepare your mouth for an implant —this process often involves removing the unwanted remains of your tooth which are usually hidden in your gums.

What follows next is the removal of any diseased or infected tissue from your gums and jaws. Once this is done, the dental implantation process commences.

Your dentist will insert small titanium screws into your jawbone. In most cases, two implants toward the front of your mouth will be replaced, and the same is done to two toward the back of your mouth.

After this has been done, the surgical sites are thoroughly cleaned, and incisions are sutured. You will be moved to the recovery time where you will be closely monitored while you relax. Your dentist will likely discharge you after one or two hours, but this varies from patient to patient.

Will there be pain after this treatment?

Most of the patients do not experience pain after this dental treatment, but you may experience a slight irritation as you will be getting used to the implants. Suppose you feel any sort of pain, your dentist will prescribe painkillers for you.

"I am very afraid of surgery"

It is normal to be fearful when you are going for any sort of treatment. But there is no need to be afraid; the all-on-4 dental treatment is performed under local or general anesthesia, this means that you will not feel anything and you will be comfortable during the procedure.

Do I have to eat after the All-On-4 treatment?

In the interest of healing, there is food that you should not eat. Until you fully heal, salads soon after the surgery are off-limits due to the lateral pattern of chewing that is needed when eating this kind of food. Here is a list of foods you can eat after the surgery:

• Oatmeal
• Yogurt
• Scrambled eggs
• Cottage cheese
• Apple sauce
• Ground beef

After the dental implants have been integrated, you can go back to eating whatever you wish. But remember anything that is not good for your biological tooth may as well be bad for your dental implants.

What is the success rate of the All-On-4 surgery?

Various studies have revealed that the success of the all-on-4 treatment is 98%. This means that 2 out of 100 people may experience unwanted results.

Turkey is an important location for dental procedures

When it comes to delivering dental treatments that are leaving patients satisfied, Turkey has industry-leading practices, innovative and talented medical staff, and facilities. Dental clinics like İstanbul Dental Center have a good reputation for excellent 5-star services that are delivered for a fraction of the cost.

By Kubilay Aydeger - Medically reviewed by Dt. Musa Kaya, on Aug 22, 2023