If you are looking at dental implants and want the process to be quick, then All-On-4 dental implants may be right for you. All-on-4 implants are also known as Teeth in a Day, and can be placed in a single appointment. All-on-4 implants are a fixed denture that is implant supported typically by 4 dental implants.
How Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Work?
All-on-4 dental implants can provide patients with dental implants in just one visit to our office. The implants are strategically placed in the top and bottom of the mouth. The benefit of this type of implant is that an implant is not needed for every tooth, making the process easier compared to traditional implants. All-on-4 dental implants are reliable and can last for years. During the healing process the implants fuse to the bone and this creates a stable base.
How Does the Healing Process Work?
Many patients wonder how the healing process works with All-on-4 implants compared to other options. The good news is the healing time is quicker with All-on-4 compared to traditional implants. Patients should still plan for a few months of healing as the implants fuse to the jawbone. Patients can experience the benefits of implants, and restore their smile in one day.
Once the implants are placed, we do recommend a liquid diet as the area heals. Patients can slowly incorporate soft foods into their diet, and be careful while chewing. Gradually patients can add normal foods back into their diet as your mouth heals. Patients are required to return for follow up visits to our office. This ensures the implants are healing properly, and allows Dr. Imeni to spot any potential issues. We also want to make sure the implants feel comfortable in the mouth, and listen to feedback our patients have about their new smile.
Interested in Finding Out More About All-On-4 Dental Implants?
If you are ready to take that next step towards a beautiful smile, contact Smile Design Modern Dentistry. Dr. Imeni has years of experience in implant dentistry, and loves giving patients a smile they can show off. Dental implants restore confidence, and allow you to speak and eat normally. Implants are life changing, and can help you feel better about yourself and your smile. Let our team help you move towards that smile you have always wanted!
To schedule your implant consultation, or to find out more about the benefits of All-on-4 dental implants, contact Centers for Dental Implants, and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.
Do You Leave the Same Day With Teeth?
In most cases, yes — this is the defining advantage of the All-on-4 approach. Because the four implants are angled to engage the densest available bone, they achieve enough initial stability to support a fixed temporary bridge straight away. You typically walk out the same day with a full set of teeth rather than spending months without them.
How Long Does Osseointegration Take?
The temporary teeth are not the finish line. Underneath, the implants are fusing with the jawbone — a biological process called osseointegration that generally takes three to six months. It cannot be rushed; it is bone remodelling around titanium, and it happens on its own schedule. Once integration is confirmed, the temporary bridge is replaced with the final prosthesis, made to your bite and shade.
What Does Recovery Actually Feel Like?
Most people report the first 48 to 72 hours as the peak of swelling and soreness, managed well with prescribed medication and ice. Bruising is normal. Most patients return to desk work within a few days. The bigger adjustment is dietary rather than painful.
What Can You Eat During Healing?
This is where patient discipline decides the outcome. A soft diet is required through the integration period — the temporary bridge is designed to look and function well, not to withstand steak or crusty bread. Excessive force during those months is the main avoidable cause of implant failure. Your specific restrictions are set at each review appointment.
What Affects How Well You Heal?
Bone quality and volume, smoking (the single biggest controllable risk factor for implant failure), diabetes control, and how closely you follow the soft-diet and hygiene instructions. Learn more about All-on-X implant-retained dentures, or call (919) 220-5505.