The All On 4® Treatment Concept takes dentures and surgically inserts them with four titanium posts. Once healed, your denture is fixed permanently in your mouth. You will be able to chew and speak with confidence because your teeth will not shift, come loose, or fall out. The problems and embarrassment that comes with traditional dentures are eliminated:
– The dentures are not shifting, so there are no sore spots.
– The dentures are not held in with adhesives, so they will never come loose
– The dentures do not cover the roof of your mouth, so you can still taste foods as you once did.
– The dentures are stabilized in your mouth, so you never remove them while sleeping.
The All On 4® Treatment Concept Procedure
Treatment plans are customized so that the procedure can vary based on your needs. We will take steps in considering your oral health and overall health. If the patient suffers from a medical condition that impacts their ability to heal, we may need to work with your doctor to increase your healing ability. Once ready, the surgical procedure is a quick process.
Dr. Ryan will take your denture and fix it permanently to your jaw with four dental implants. The implants used for All On 4® Treatment Concept are different than the standard implants, they are longer, and are placed at an angle allowing us to reach the denser bone. Dr. Ryan will begin by first making sure that the client is comfortable with the appropriate amount of anesthesia.
They will then open the soft tissue, exposing the bone. Using a specialized drill, they will open a small space in bone tissue, just enough for placing the implant. The implant, or post, is a titanium metal rod. We use titanium because it is strong, durable, and most importantly, biocompatible. This allows for two important aspects of this surgery, first of all, it will not be rejected, and secondly, your body will heal around and with the rod, integrating it into the bone, so that once healed, the implant and bone are fused together, allowing for a superior hold.
Once the implant is placed, Dr. Ryan will close the area with sutures. The patient may feel some discomfort that day, and possibly for the next couple of days, but the discomfort is not severe. Most patients resume their regular daily activities within a couple of days. The healing time for the implant can take a few months, so the patient will be advised to eat soft foods, and with care, for several weeks following surgery.
Teeth in a Day: Regain Your Full Smile
Dentures, though functional, have never been noted for their comfort. We can vastly improve your comfort, and your look, by surgically retaining your dentures. Regaining your smile will increase your confidence, helping you in your social and professional life. Dr. Ryan can show you the difference, and how implant retained dentures can rebuild your facial structure, improving your smile, while allowing you to eat the foods you once loved.
Our team at NuSet Dental Implants and Oral Surgery will examine and create a treatment plan with you in mind. Using the All On 4® Treatment Concept, we can redesign your smile after a patient no longer has any healthy teeth remaining. You do not have to deal with loose dentures, or the hollowed look that traditional dentures give, you can have a smile to be proud of, and we can help.