All-on-4 vs. Dentures
All-on-4 is a fixed oral therapy procedure using dental implants. It is usually prescribed for patients who have lost or are about to lose any of their original adult teeth. If you have removable partial or complete dentures, you can visit All-on-4 Dental Implants Perth.
What is the definition of the All-on-4 treatment?
The All-on-4 treatment concept is a graft approach that gives patients a fixed full-arch prosthesis the same day they have their surgery.
Among the characteristics are:
Just four implants are required for full-arch rehabilitation.
Two anterior implants that are straight and two posterior implants that are angled up to 45 degrees
Immediate Service (fixed provisional bridge)
Patients that meet the requirements for immediate implant loading
a graft-free process
By tilting the posterior implants and using usable tissue, bone grafting is avoided.
Dentures vs. All-on-4
All-on-4 implants are sometimes referred to as “All-on-4 dentures.” This is mostly due to the fact that removable dentures are the standard method of replacing a complete jaw of teeth. These ‘fake teeth,’ as they’re also called, are made up of a gum-colored acrylic base and teeth made of resin or porcelain.
Dentures are made to fit over the gums and are held in place by suction or a dental adhesive. Dentures that are properly fitted do not need any adhesive.
However, since there are no teeth to keep the dentures in place, the supporting bone shrinks over time, causing them to become loose. This means they must be replaced on a regular basis to prevent pain and feeding difficulties.
Removable dentures are designed to match the patient’s mouth perfectly. The upper denture covers the roof of the mouth, while the lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to fit the tongue. They must be taken out for washing, which normally takes place overnight (hence the stereotype of false teeth in a bottle on the nightstand).
All-on-4 implants, on the other hand, are fixed in place and should function similarly to natural teeth in terms of appearance, chewing, and comfort. They would not fall out of place when the wearer is conversing or eating.
As opposed to dentures, the prosthetic teeth are attached to an artificial gum that only covers a small portion of the actual gum. When you smile, the join is concealed far enough behind the lips that it isn’t visible.
Dentures are far less costly than implants, but they must be replaced every five years on average.
Snap-in dentures are a tooth-replacement option that falls somewhere between traditional removable dentures and All-on-4 dental implants. They usually don’t need more than four implants and provide less protection than All-on-4s, but more than dentures. They are taken out at night, much like dentures.
Standard Implants vs. All-on-4
A combination of single-tooth implants and implant-supported dental bridges is the standard way to replace a whole jaw of teeth with a series of full dental implants. Instead of one implant per tooth, bridges allow multiple “teeth” to be supported by one implant at each end. For complete dental implants, this procedure normally necessitates 8–10 implants per jaw.
Both methods involve drilling sockets in the jaw bone, but All-on-4 uses fewer implants. This makes the procedure for the patient go faster, smoother, and more comfortably. It can also be significantly less expensive due to the reduction in time and materials needed.
Aside from the reduced rate, All-on-4 has the benefit of a shorter treatment period. Dentures may be attached as soon as the implants are inserted, rather than waiting six months or longer for the patient to recover as with conventional implants. Temporary dentures are typically inserted the day after surgery, with permanent dentures added a few months later.
For more information, please visit us at:
My Implant Dentist All-on-4 Dental Implants Perth
Directions: Level 2/448 Fitzgerald St, North Perth WA 6006
https://myimplantdentist.com.au/all-on-4/perth/
(08) 9361 5544
