What is the All on Four Treatment Concept?

What is the All on Four Treatment Concept?

The All-on-4® treatment concept is a cost-efficient, graftless solution that provides patients with a fixed temporary full-arch prosthesis on the day of surgery.

Characteristics include:

  • Full-arch rehabilitation with only four to six implants
    Two to four straight anterior implants and two implants tilted up to 45º in the posterior
  • Immediate Function (fixed provisional bridge)
    For patients meeting criteria for immediate loading of implants
  • Graftless procedure
    Bone grafting is avoided by tilting the posterior implants, utilizing available bone

What are the advantages of All on Four treatment concept?

What are the advantages of All on Four treatment concept?

  • Improved facial appearance
  • Easier to clean and maintain than other implant solutions
  • Avoids painful bone grafting procedures
  • Teeth can be provided in a day (some patients never have to wear a denture)
  • Shortened treatment duration
  • Cheaper to maintain

Before all-on-4

before
all‑on‑4
treatment

We do our due diligence to make sure you’re happy with your new smile and that your procedure and recovery are as comfortable as possible.

Before your surgery you will meet with the Lab or Lab manager. They will work with you to help pick out the size, shape and color of your new set of temporary teeth. Because these teeth are temporary, when we begin the second phase of your treatment (fabrication of the final prosthetic), you have a second opportunity to make adjustments so that you are comfortable with your decision and love your new smile. With this process, you have the chance to see the aesthetic of your teeth prior to making a lifelong commitment.

Prior to treatment, you will meet with either Dr. Doncaster or Dr. Al-Janabi. During this appointment the doctor will review your case, provide you with detailed explanations of all of your treatment options, study your health history, review your X-rays and CT scans, and prepare you to have your surgery.

If it has been determined that sedation is required for you procedure it will be by conscious sedation. This type of sedation will put you into a dreamlike state, keeping you relaxed and comfortable while the dentist is working on your smile. During your treatment you will be constantly monitored by an ECDC RN and the ECDC team.

AVOID

any alcoholic
beverages for 18 hours
prior to procedure

Take all

MEDICATION

as prescribed

Arrange a

RIDE HOME

& a caretaker for
the first 24 hours

Do not wear

CONTACT
LENSES

If you have any questions about what to do before your procedure, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

After all‑on‑4 treatment

after
all‑on‑4
treatment

What can you expect after your procedure? What are some precautions to take to ensure your comfort and safety?
Please download our Treatment Expectation Guide for more information about:
  • The first 24 hours
  • The first two weeks
  • The first few months
  • Pain & medication
  • Swelling
  • How to deal with bleeding
  • Food & diet
  • Caretaker tips
We know that any type of surgery can be nerve-wracking and stressful.

This is why we go out of our way to make sure you know exactly what to expect and the steps you’ll need to take to have optimal results. As with any surgery, there can be some discomfort, swelling and sometimes minor bruising.

Most patients report that they were much more comfortable following the procedure than they had anticipated. All of our “All-on-4” patients have been given a post surgery workbook to use as a reference during their healing period. Most patients report that when these instructions are followed, they experienced very few post-operative complications.

Our CT Scan

our
ct scan

East Coast Dental Centre uses the latest technology to ensure optimal results for our patients.
This is why we employ the latest in 3D diagnostics, the GALILEOS imaging system, to help create your dental implants.

The GALILEOS system has the lowest radiation dosage of any imaging equipment and provides high-quality images for us to work with.

Book your free consultation today and learn how the GALILEOS system can help you achieve beautiful, natural-looking results with dental implants.

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