The All on 4 Dental Implant Process?

The All on 4 dental implant process starts with a consultation, where Dr. Akef and his highly skilled team of dental professionals will conduct a full dental examination, gather important information, and help answer any questions you have about the treatment plan. The consultation process involves going over your dental and medical history, performing a CAT Scan for a detailed look into the existing state of your teeth, gums and jaw structure, and going over any fees and insurance coverages involved with the procedure.

After the initial consultation, you are scheduled for a surgery date, when your dental implants are implanted and your temporary prosthetics are placed right in the comfort of our office. Our team of certified lab technicians take special care to design your final prosthetic replacement teeth that look, feel and function just like your own natural teeth. After your dental implants are completely healed, your permanent set of teeth are fixed into place.

What are the Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants

All on 4 dental implants are different from dentures because they are secured into the gums. The all on 4 dental implants has four arches each holding a dental implant, serving as anchors for your new teeth.

Traditional dental implant procedures used to require up to a year or more of healing time. All on 4 dental implants, however, allow you to be in and out of our office in the same day with a temporary set of implant-supported teeth, while your new set of custom prosthetic teeth are being designed. Once your dental implants have had sufficient time to fully bond with your gum and jawbone, your new custom-designed prosthetic teeth can be implanted within a few short months.

All on 4 dental implants differ from traditional implants in that there are only four implants per arch that are inserted into one’s gums at an angle, instead of eight implants that are inserted straight into the tooth root like traditional implants. This tilted technique allows even those with minimal bone to require less bone grafting work to be completed before the implants can be placed. Because of the greater bone-to-implant contact, All on 4 dental implants can be used on bone heights as low as 10 mm on the upper or lower jawbone, eliminating the need for major, costly grafting procedures in many cases. In addition, because there are only four implants, the procedure costs less and recovery time is quicker than with traditional implants.

Anyone suffering from missing or damaged teeth can benefit from All on 4 dental implants as a more permanent substitute for dentures, and a less damaging alternative to bridges. Complete your smile with a full set of beautiful, natural-looking teeth that are so stable you can eat all of your favorite foods and smile again without concern. All on 4 dental implants are virtually pain-free, and we send you on your way with a full arch of teeth in just one day!