The All-On-Four Treatment
The All-On-Four Treatment
People may lose their teeth for various reasons. When teeth loss occurs, one of the treatment options is to make up for the deficiency with dental implants. When missing teeth is more than one and especially in the upper and lower back regions, the bone resorption might be excessive if the duration without a tooth is long. In such cases, applying more advanced surgical techniques may be needed, and using different equipment might be necessary. Therefore, the cost would get pricier, and the waiting period for the final prosthesis would get longer.
When the all-on-four treatment is applied, having evaluated the amount of available bone, the dentist places four implants on the front regions without using advanced surgical techniques. The patient gets a fixed temporary prosthesis on the same day. And the patient?s comfort increases in terms of chewing ability, speech functions, and aesthetics. The patients can go on with their social life without interruption, and the duration of the treatment gets shorter.
The all-on-four treatment provides a much more efficient chewing ability when compared to removable full dentures used in patients without any teeth. In addition, because the implants prevent further bone resorption of the jawbone, bone tissue is preserved. This procedure is also suitable for patients with vomiting reflex and those who cannot use a removable complete denture. It is a treatment option with a high success rate when applied by a physician with sufficient knowledge and experience.
