Dental implants have long been an option for replacing partially or completely missing teeth.
Typically, when a patient who has no teeth at all (or only some) comes for a consultation, our team of dental specialists will assess and decide whether replacing the missing teeth with dental implants is the best treatment option.
Patients who choose a dental implant procedure will need sufficient bone within their jaw so that the underlying bone is strong enough to hold and support the implant.
If the patient does not have enough bone, a procedure called bone grafting or bone silicone will be required before the dental implant placement can proceed. The healing time usually ranges from 3 to 6 months.
The dental implant team at Specialist Dental Group is always striving to improve our patients’ experience with minimal time and maximum benefits. With this vision, we would like to introduce the All-on-4 Dental Implant procedure, which is one of the newest and most efficient dental implant procedures.
What is ‘All-on-4’ Dental Implant Procedure?
The All-on-4 Dental Implant procedure means placing four implants in an edentulous jaw, providing safe and optimal support for an implant bridge (even with minimal bone volume).
As seen in the illustration below, the first and fourth implants are angled to maximize the use of available bone. This unique placement of the implants is the main reason why patients with insufficient bone volume can still proceed with dental implant treatment without experiencing the healing time of a bone graft procedure.
What are the benefits?
The All-on-4 procedure is an efficient treatment for those who have lost all their teeth in both jaws, or patients who are at risk of losing all their teeth. This dental implant procedure allows immediate loading after surgery and allows patients to have teeth immediately.
The benefits of angled dental implants reduce the need for bone grafting by maximizing the use of available bone. This unique model also attributes to support immediate placement. Most importantly, it reduces recovery time to a minimum for the patient as well as the overall cost of treatment.
The All-on-4 procedure is a simple surgical and prosthetic procedure that provides both aesthetics and function for the patient.
The illustration on the side shows 4 implants in the upper and lower jaws which provide support for the spread of dental implants for optimal placement of the prosthesis.
It is a flexible solution for patients with missing teeth and they can enjoy complete tooth replacement with only four dental implants for each jaw. Its direct loading capability also makes the treatment process more efficient and shortens the treatment time and increases patient satisfaction.
All-on-4 dental implant treatment offers a practical solution for those who experience limitations with dentures. Some of the disadvantages of dentures include discomfort, instability, difficulty chewing, anxiety about dentures falling out at inopportune times, and the inability to taste and enjoy food.
The main benefits of the All-on-4 Procedure are as follows:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery – this procedure allows patients with minimal bone volume to opt for a dental implant procedure without undergoing a bone grafting procedure.
- Shorten treatment time – Possibility of having functional and aesthetic teeth in one treatment session
- Convenience for You – This surgery is generally a simple procedure with minimal surgical trauma. Patients can have their teeth straight away and can resume their normal activities.
In summary, the All-on-4 Dental Implant Procedure provides a clinical solution that maximizes the use of available bone while providing a comprehensive and esthetic prosthetic for the patient.
Best of all, this procedure comes with good clinical results. Patients can choose between dental implants (with the highest durability and chewing function, but are not removable) or dentures (removable for easy cleaning).
If you would like to make an appointment, you can do so online on our website or call our clinic at the toll-free number: 1-800-8036-57125 (valid only for Indosat mobile phone users (IM3, Mentari, Matrix), Indosat fixed line (Starone and Telkom) or
( 65) 6690 5638. We will be happy to assist you.
