The All-on-4 Treatment Concept, trademarked by Nobel Biocare, was developed by Portuguese dentist Dr. Palo Malo. This technique was designed for completely edentulous patients (all of their teeth are missing) who have low jawbone density. The purpose of the procedure is to avoid the expense and time delay of bone grafting.

How Does the All-on-4 Treatment Concept Work?

Four dental implants, if placed at angles with help of surgical guide, give an arch of dentures stable support without the need for bone grafting. More implants can be used for maximum support. Replacement teeth are immediately secured to the implants. All-on-4® Treatment Concept provides a fixed, full-arch prosthesis on the day of surgery. This technique is sometimes referred to as Teeth-in-a-Day. The two front implants are vertical, and the two remaining implants are angled, or tilted back, up to 45 degrees. Implants are angled beneath your gumline, so when dentures are secured to them they look completely normal.

Who Are Candidates for It?

 The All-on-4® Treatment Concept dental implants are a great option in the following cases:

Patient who lost most or all your teeth

If you are not candidate for bone graft and DO not prefer to wait months for healing

If you are using a removable appliance and tired of embarrassment of unable to chew as they do not stay in place while chewing or have been losing weight secondary to loss of chewing efficiency.

Advantages of All-on-4

This treatment has several advantages.  

One surgery and avoiding the need for Prolonged wait for bone graft to heal prior to placing implants. Patient leaves with an arch of dentures in place. After the implants are placed, your temporary dentures are placed and fitted the same day. You can leave our office with a smile.

Your surgeon placed implants will not only help you better function as the dentures are anchored to implants. They won’t slip and fall around and embarrass you. These implants as they integrate (Fuse) with your Jawbone stimulates and maintains the remaining bone and preserves bone health.

Is The All-on-4 Treatment Concept for You?

 It may be your answer for preventing slipping dentures and jawbone shrinkage. If you have questions about dental implants or bone grafting and want to know your options, request a complimentary consultation with one of our specialists. Call us to schedule an appointment, or complete our Request an Appointment form.