All On 4 Dental Implants – The Whys and Wherefores Explained
If you’re considering undergoing dental implants in Richmond because you’ve lost many teeth, you might be told about All On 4 implants. Although implants themselves are fast becoming a much used form of teeth replacement the All on 4 variety isn’t quite so well known. For this reason, we’re going to answer some of the most FAQ’s.
How do All-On-4 dental implants differ from conventional implants?
In essence as the name suggests, a complete arch of prosthetic teeth can be supported with just 4 dental implants. Conversely if a dentist were to use conventional implants then the patient could be looking to have as many as 10 dental implants per jaw. This could mean that for edentulous patients they could require up to 20 implants, which is both impractical in terms of surgery and recovery and extremely costly.
How will the finished product look?
Just like your normal teeth. In fact any non-dentist probably won’t even be able to tell the difference.
What about the surgery? How long does it last?
In terms of time, the surgical part of the procedure takes roughly a couple of hours per arch. What’s more, the individual is fitted with an entire set of new teeth that very same day. This means that patients with multiple missing teeth can restore their smile immediately.
Am I A Good Candidate for the All-On-4 procedure?
If you wear dentures and have multiple missing teeth, or will need dentures in the very near future then you could be a good candidate. In terms of health, then provided you have no physical conditions such as heart problems, or have conditions such as uncontrollable diabetes, or smoke heavily which can affect the bone integration process, then there’s no reason why you wouldn’t be able to undergo all-on-4 dental implants in Richmond.
How are they maintained?
All-On-4 implant fixed dentures are maintained just like your normal teeth. That involves regular cleaning, flossing, and rinsing. Once the implant procedure has been carried out then your dentist may recommend a particular type of tooth brush or electric brush, but other than that, it’s exactly the same as your natural teeth.
If you’d like to find out more about dental implants in Richmond, particularly All-On-4, then we invite you to come and talk to us about how we can help. To book your free, no-obligation consultation either call us directly on 020 8876 5277 or visit our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk. Dr Harmit Kalsi and the team are standing by to assist.