What Are All-on-4 Implants?

The All-On-4 procedure, also referred to as "Teeth in a Day," allows patients to have their remaining teeth extracted, implants inserted, and a fully functional smile all in one day. This procedure not only improves the look of patients' smiles but also revitalizes their perspective on life. Many individuals face challenges like severe tooth decay, deteriorating dental work, and broken teeth. For these individuals, the All-On-4, "Teeth in a Day" procedure offers a perfect solution to obtain a new smile and tackle ongoing dental problems.

Natural-Looking, Permanent Dental Implants for Enhanced Functionality

  • Dental implants that are natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing, resembling natural teeth in appearance and texture.
  • A permanent solution that remains in the mouth without the need for removal like dentures.
  • No long healing times required before you can start using your dental implants.
  • Does not cover the roof of the mouth.
  • Offers the best chewing ability compared to other options for replacing a full arch or full mouth of teeth.
  • Ideal for individuals with limited bone, perfect for those with insufficient bone for traditional implants.
  • Enhances your food tasting experience.

How it Works

Our dentist at Indiana Dentures and Implants has taken the traditional All-On-4 procedure to the next level by customizing it based on their expertise, resulting in improved outcomes for patients. Each case is carefully evaluated and treatment is personalized to fit the patient's unique anatomy. Between four and six implants are placed per arch, with temporary fixed bridges installed during the healing process. Once healing is complete, final teeth are crafted using zirconia, a stronger and more natural-looking material compared to acrylic denture teeth. Zirconia is also more hygienic and resistant to staining, ensuring longer-lasting and better-looking teeth than traditional acrylic/titanium bridges.

Am I a Candidate?

Your doctor can determine if you are a candidate for All-On-4, also known as "Teeth in a Day," during a free consultation, even if you have been told in the past that you do not have enough bone for dental implants. By strategically placing a combination of straight and angled implants to avoid the sinuses and utilize the strongest bone, your doctor may be able to avoid the need for costly and time-consuming sinus augmentation bone grafts.

All-On-4 Procedure Timeline

1

Mouth Impressions

These tools are utilized in the lab to create your temporary implant bridge(s). If you are missing the majority or all of the teeth in the treated arch, the doctor may recommend a wax try-in. This involves a model of your temporary implant bridge to ensure proper bite alignment, appearance, and other factors.

2

Procedure

The procedure involves extracting teeth if necessary, inserting implants, and attaching temporary implant bridges. Typically, this process takes 4-7 hours to complete.

3

Post Op #1

Please keep an eye on the healing progress following the procedure and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

4

Post Op #2

During the appointment scheduled for 3 weeks after the procedure, the sutures will be taken out and the healing progress will be assessed. Patients are usually given the green light to begin using a water flosser/WaterPik at this point.

5

Impressions for Final Teeth

It has been four months since the procedure.

6

Try In

A mock-up of your final teeth will be created within 5-10 days of impressions. In some cases, multiple wax try-ins may be necessary. It is important that you are fully satisfied with the wax try-ins before we proceed with processing them. Once the try-ins are processed, no further changes can be made. If you decide to make modifications to your bridge(s) after approval and fabrication, a full-cost remake charge will be incurred.

7

Seat Final Teeth

After the wax try-in(s) are approved, it typically takes 4-6 weeks to prepare your bridge or bridges for seating.

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