All-on-Four Technique
The All-on-Four technique is an innovative implant treatment applied for patients who suffer from complete tooth loss. This method allows fixed prosthetic teeth to be placed on four implants positioned in the jawbone. While traditional implant treatments require one implant for each missing tooth, the All-on-Four technique supports the entire prosthesis on only four implants. This approach shortens the treatment time and makes the procedure more cost-effective.
How Is the All-on-Four Technique Applied?
All-on-Four treatment generally consists of two stages. In the first stage, your dentist performs a detailed examination and takes X-rays to evaluate the condition of the jawbone. If the jawbone is found to have sufficient thickness and strength, the implants are placed. Four implants positioned at strategic points in the upper or lower jaw provide stable support for the dental prosthesis. Two implants are placed vertically in the front region, while the other two are positioned at an angle in the posterior region. This angled placement helps achieve stronger implant stability.
The second stage involves placing a temporary prosthesis after the implants have been inserted. A healing period of several months is required for the implants to fuse with the bone, during which a temporary prosthesis is used. Once the implants have fully integrated, permanent prostheses are placed. These final restorations provide results that are closest to natural teeth in both aesthetic appearance and function.
What Are the Advantages of the All-on-Four Technique?
The greatest advantage of the All-on-Four technique is that it allows patients to have fixed teeth in a short period of time. While traditional implant treatments require one implant for each missing tooth, this technique requires only four implants. This means a less invasive procedure for patients and offers treatment at a lower cost. In addition, patients treated with the All-on-Four technique can receive temporary fixed prosthetic teeth on the same day and return to their daily lives quickly.
This method can also be a suitable option for patients who experience bone loss. Compared to other implant techniques, successful results can be achieved even in areas with lower bone density. All-on-Four is an ideal solution for patients who suffer from tooth loss as well as gum problems or aesthetic dental concerns.
Who Is a Suitable Candidate for the All-on-Four Technique?
This technique is especially suitable for individuals with complete tooth loss who do not wish to use removable dentures. It can also provide successful results for patients who are not suitable for traditional implant treatment due to bone loss. Before All-on-Four treatment, the patient’s general health, oral hygiene, and jawbone condition are carefully evaluated. Factors such as smoking, which may negatively affect the healing process, should be taken into consideration.
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