Implants All-on-4 Procedure – What is this procedure and when is it used?
In the mid to late 1990s, the dental implant procedure, All-on-4, was developed as a way to more efficiently use implants in both jaws. It is especially effective treatment for upper arch restoration because longer, stronger implants can be used in the back part of the jaw. In the early 2000s, implant manufacturer Nobel Biocare collaborated with noted European implant dentist Paulo Malo and began to use computer simulation, bio-mechanics, and clinical research to determine the optimal use of implants for restoring a full upper or lower arch of teeth. The result was a procedure that uses the fewest implants possible, avoids bone graft surgery, and provides high-quality restorative results in the shortest time possible. The All-on-4 Dental Implant Procedure uses four implants, with the back implants angulated to take maximum advantage of existing bone. Special implants also were developed that could support the immediate fitting of replacement teeth. This treatment is attractive to those
Related Questions
- My friend’s procedure involved bone grafting to "build up" the bone before the implants were placed. Does the All-on-4 Procedure involve bone grafting?
- My friend had a full-arch procedure done at another dentist using 8 implants. Why does the All-on-4 Procedure at ClearChoice use only 4 implants?
- What types of implants are used for the procedure?
