All on Four Technique

The technique of fixing dental prostheses on dental implants placed on the jaw of patients with no teeth in their mouths is called the All on four technique. Patients who have very few teeth in their lower jaw or upper jaw, except for patients with no teeth in their mouth, can benefit from this technique. During the procedure, four implants are attached to the jawbone at certain angles.

While having an implant, your jawbone and gingiva are examined first. If there is no problem with implant, the procedures begin. However, for many teeth, repeating the same procedure can be very expensive and sometimes risky. This is why dentists prefer to use techniques and procedures such as All On Four.

Advantages Of Having All On Four Technique

• It is possible to have your full lower and/or upper teeth in order with a simple procedure.

• Getting your teeth treated provides better oral health.

• As some letters are harder to pronounce when there are missing teeth, having this technique provides better pronunciation and ease while speaking.

• Once the perfect smile is achieved, it increases the self-esteem and self-confidence of the patients.

• After the procedure, it becomes easier to take care of your teeth.

• Health issues that are related to missing teeth can be eliminated with this technique as well.

It can be summarized as that undergoing this procedure improves one’s oral health, smile and speaking skills in a short period of time. When it’s compared to getting implants for each tooth, this procedure becomes much more budget-friendly as it only requires four implants for the whole upper or lower jaw.

After The Procedure

• It is recommended not to drink or eat for 2 to 4 hours after the procedure is completed.

• If you are a smoker, it is better to stop smoking during the healing period which takes a couple of days.

• After the procedure feeling some level of discomfort is possible but with a painkiller you can easily overcome it.

• It is important to use prescribed medications and antibiotics to reduce the risk of a possible infection.

• Many patients experience sensitivity to cold and hot beverages and food during the healing period. These effects are temporary.

There isn’t much that you should do particularly after getting new teeth with All on Four Technique. All you should do is be careful with your oral hygiene like everybody else. But during the healing process, it is better to avoid hot and ice cold foods and beverages as your gums and teeth might be sensitive to them. It is important that you have your oral health checked by a qualified dentist periodically. It is essential for your health to comply with what the dentist says after the treatment.