When it has become difficult that you are unable to keep most, if not all, of your teeth, there are several options that you may consider on the replacement of the teeth lost. In the past, the dentist would prescribe dentures as a last option . However, in many cases, traditional dentures provide limited success as a teeth replacement option. Not only do they may be ill-fitting and cumbersome as a removable device, their instability makes chewing and speech difficult.

Though complete dentures have restored the functional ability of geriatric patients ,the efficacy is still questioned as the denture loosening is always a major concern due to the alveolar bone remodelling. This is where implants have overtook the conventional denture procedure due to its longevity and working ability. It helps in efficient chewing and also maintains the tone of the facial muscles thus helping people look young after the edentulous stage of life

What is all in four Implant :

It is a prosthodontic procedure where four implants are placed on the jaw where bone density is higher and an fully fixed hybrid bridge is given over the implants.

Tooth loss is often accompanied by irregular bone loss which creates a problem in denture prosthesis. The patient could require a bone graft to compensate the alveolar bone. This procedure would not hamper the bone loss and also maintains the alveolar bone loss as it mimics the root hence aiding a better fit.

It provides a permanent , screw retained prosthesis which is time effective and it gives a precise fit to the patients who cannot wear a conventional denture due to significant bone loss in the jaw.

The Four Implant Concept :

The thumb rule is to place four implants in one jaw. The front implants are usually placed straight but the back implants are angulated as per the anatomical limitations such as presence of sinus in upper jaw and the nerve proximity in lower jaw.

It does not deal with lengthy and complex procedures for conventional implants. This advanced method uses specially designed dental implants that provide a strong anchor similar to the root for your replacement teeth. It provides complete rehabilitation for your tooth loss condition with a fixed and fully customization fixed hybrid dental bridge.

And the tooth are fixed in a form of bridge with the support of these implants.

Why all in four Over Conventional Complete Denture :

  1. It helps in maintaining the bone density unlike conventional complete dentures.
  2. Helps in maintaining facial muscle tone which gives the patient and younger looking smile.
  3. Précised fit than of a conventional denture.
  4. Increased chewing capacity and more accurate speech.

This treatment involves the placement of titanium implants in the mouth that serve as anchors for a full dental bridge. In many cases, the bridge only needs to be supported by four dental implants, hence named therefore.

Since the All-on-4 technique is able to provide the same structural and functional support while requiring a lesser number of implants, it is able to reduce the overall treatment and recovery phase. In fact,dentist can install temporary teeth on the same day of surgical placement. Your provisional teeth will also look and function like natural teeth, allowing you to regain your bite quality and a beautiful set of teeth in a short period of time.

Contraindications :

Patient with compromised bone density due to systemic health issues, diabetic and hypertensive patients are relatively contraindicated as the healing hampers due to systemic incompetence.

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Ankura Dental – Best Dental Clinic in Hyderabad

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