What Are All-On-4 Plus® Dental Implants?
For patients missing most or all of the teeth in an arch, All-On-4 Plus® dental implants are one option for replacing a full arch with a fixed prosthesis. But what exactly does this treatment involve?
All-On-4 Plus® basics
As the name suggests, All-On-4 Plus® implants involve placing 4 or more dental implants in the jaw, which are then used to support a full arch of replacement teeth. The 4 strategic implants can support a durable prosthetic arch without the need for one implant per missing tooth.
This streamlined approach usually involves fewer implants and a shorter overall treatment timeline than conventional staged implant treatment. The angled placement of the 4 implants provides adequate support, often without bone grafting. Within just 24 hours after surgery, patients can have a brand new set of stable, functional teeth.
Key benefits
All-On-4 Plus® implants offer a number of benefits:
- A fixed set of replacement teeth that is not removed by the patient
- Greater stability than a removable denture, because the prosthesis is anchored to implants in the jaw
- Helps maintain jawbone in the areas where the implants are placed, which supports facial structure
- Designed for long-term use, with results depending on oral hygiene, regular reviews and individual health factors
- Supports everyday eating, speaking and smiling
- Uses fewer implants than replacing each missing tooth individually
- Shorter overall treatment time than conventional staged implant treatment
- Often avoids bone grafts through strategic implant placement
Ideal candidates
Patients missing most or all teeth in an arch, but still retaining adequate jawbone for the 4 implants, are ideal candidates. Some patients with limited bone volume can still be suitable, because the implants are placed at an angle to make use of the bone that is available. Those with failing dentures or chronic loose teeth can achieve a new smile with All-On-4 Plus® implants.
Transform your smile
All-On-4 Plus® can provide a long-term solution to debilitating tooth loss, allowing you to regain confidence and improve your quality of life. If you’re ready to learn more about All-On-4 Plus® implants, consult with one of our premium providers to discuss your candidacy and options.
Smiling and eating with confidence is possible.
