Welcome to All-on-4™
Having the perfect smile is very important in a world that is increasingly image conscious. Being able to show of your teeth with pride can create an incredible boost to your confidence. If you are missing teeth, you may feel embarrassed by your mouth and reticent about smiling. Improving your appearance is just one reason to get your missing teeth replaced, having a full set of teeth is also vital in ensuring the health of your mouth.
The aim of this website is to tell you about a process called on All-on-4 which is used to replace lost teeth. In the site you can find information about how All-on-4 is carried out, what the benefits are, whether you are suitable for All-on-4 and what the risks of the treatment might be.
In the past, having a large amount of teeth replaced could be a lengthy process involving long waits and many implants placed in your mouth. All-on-4 is different because you can have a set of replacement teeth in place in just one day with only four implants needed. It was pioneered by a Portuguese dentist, Dr. Paulo Malo, who wanted to offer patients the chance to have a bridge in place quickly, using the minimum amount of implants and avoiding the need for bone grafts.
Dental implants are a long established solution for lost teeth and basically involve having a socket placed into the gum, into which a crown can be placed. This crown can then support a bridge of other replacement teeth.
All-on-4 utilises dental implant technology but is different because it can give patients a whole new set of teeth using only four implants. It is able to do so by placing two of the four implants at such an angle that the bridge is supported by the implants at the front of the mouth, where the jaw bone is denser and stronger.
We hope you find the website useful in providing you with all the information you might need about All-on-4 and are able to make an informed decision about the process. If you require any further information about All-on-4, you ought to contact your dentist for advice.
