Until recently, removable dentures or complex implants were the options for losing all or most of your teeth. Often, it required a bone augmentation procedure. Such implantation required as many as 6-8 implants per jawbone. However, new teeth can be enjoyed much more easily. The “All-on-4” implant method is the most advanced way to quickly and easily regain your health and a beautiful smile.
A groundbreaking procedure
The method invented by Portuguese dentist P. Malo revolutionized implantology. “The treatment, patented by Nobel Biocare, makes it possible to do what was previously impossible. Teeth are restored in the shortest possible time and the procedure is much easier than any traditional method. The implants are perfectly tolerated by the body and heal immediately in up to 98% of cases. The sensation and follow-up care are like natural teeth.
CLINIC | DPC implant surgeon Simonas Bankauskas says that Nobel Biocare’s patented “All-on-4” approach has changed the lives of patients and doctors alike. The CLINIC | DPC network of dental clinics was the first in Lithuania to use this unique implant method back in 2010. “We can safely call this treatment method the most advanced dental implant method currently available in Lithuania. It is ideal for people who have lost most or even all of their teeth. What used to be a long and complex procedure is now quick, smooth and reliable. Both doctors and patients benefit enormously from the time saved and the simplicity of the procedure. After all, far fewer implants are needed to restore all teeth. The complicated bone grafting procedure is also mostly avoided. Although the “All-on-4″ method has been around for years and is time-tested, we still have no better way to restore all teeth quickly, safely and reliably,” says the doctor.
Procedure flow
In just one visit, the patient receives the implants and the temporary teeth are placed on top of them. This means that after just one visit to the doctor, the patient can enjoy a new, healthy smile. After a few months, permanent teeth are made to replace the temporary ones. They do not differ in appearance from the natural teeth, so the person does not feel any discomfort when smiling or communicating.
The procedure itself is extremely safe and much simpler than what has been used so far. Nobel Biocare has been collecting documentation on “All-on-4” treatments for 18 years. Studies have shown that as many as 98% of patients’ implants fit during the procedure, with far less swelling and bleeding of the gums. Due to the simplicity and safety of the procedure, it can even be performed on seniors of very respectable age.
The treatment uses advanced materials that are well tolerated by the body. The implants are made of high-quality titanium alloy. They are like an artificial tooth root on which new teeth are fixed. However, the purpose of the implant is not only to hold the tooth. They also stimulate the jawbone and make sure it doesn’t decay. A broken jawbone is a huge problem for old people. It causes pain in the jaw area, reduces the ability to chew food, and makes digestion more difficult.
Who is suitable for “All-on-4”
This modern treatment is suitable for all patients who have lost most or all of their teeth. Due to the simplicity of the procedure and the good tolerance of the body, this implantation can be performed on patients of any age.
If you want to regain the ability to smile confidently, to communicate freely and to eat any food you like, then this is the implant for you. During the procedure, chewing function is fully restored. After the first procedure, with the temporary teeth in place, the patient is able to chew hard food again. The restored chewing function ensures that the food is well crushed, which improves digestion. In addition, the implants are anchored in the jaw, which prevents bone loss. The result is not only new teeth, but also a new quality of life. This is a long-term solution that can sometimes involve considerable financial costs. However, it is important to realize that it is an integral part of a person’s physical and psychological harmony. A healthy and beautiful smile allows you to enjoy the pleasures of a full life.
