Full arch cases are often referred to as All-on-4, or ‘Teeth in a Day’. This means we are using four implants per arch to support a full arch of teeth; typically 12 teeth in an arch. Teeth in a Day refers to a procedure when we remove existing decayed or non-restorable teeth, place the dental implants, and an implant supported temporary prosthesis (teeth) all in one day.
Starting with a comprehensive evaluation and specific treatment plan, our doctors coordinate your treatment with a restorative dentist, and a dental laboratory to complete the procedure. Precise planning and coordination among these specialists is critical to the success of this advanced treatment.
First and foremost, the only ‘surgeons’ in the dental field are Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS). OMFS are trained to do real surgery on the facial bones and mouth. Oral surgery training programs are a minimum of four years and sometimes up to 6 years of surgical training beyond dental school. This is important information for the general public for several reasons.
The general public is often falling victim to creative advertising and being misled when it comes to the training and experience level of dentists related to the All-on-4 surgical procedure. Make no mistake, the All-on-4 is a real surgical procedure with serious risks and potential complications. This is true even when performed by well-trained OMFS.
Another extremely important point is technology does not make up for a lack of surgical training or experience. A Cone Beam CT (CBCT) machine is a critical part of the overall treatment regimen related to All-on-4 procedures but it does not compensate for lack of training and experience. Advanced technology like the CBCT is just one of many tools an experienced surgeon utilizes to reduce risk, minimize recovery, and improve outcomes.
First and foremost, the only “surgeons” in the dental field are Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS). OMFS are trained to do real surgery on the facial bones and mouth. Oral surgery training programs are a minimum of four years and sometimes up to 6 years of surgical training beyond dental school. This is important information for the general public for several reasons.
The general public is often falling victim to creative advertising and being misled when it comes to the training and experience level of dentists related to the All-on-4 surgical procedure. Make no mistake, the All-on-4 is a real surgical procedure with serious risks and potential complications. This is true even when performed by well-trained OMFS.
Another extremely important point is technology does not make up for a lack of surgical training or experience. A Cone Beam CT (CBCT) machine is a critical part of the overall treatment regimen related to All-on-4 procedures but it does not compensate for lack of training and experience. Advanced technology like the CBCT is just one of many tools an experienced surgeon utilizes to reduce risk, minimize recovery, and improve outcomes.
Patients searching for a qualified surgeon to perform the All-on-4 or any dental implant related procedure should do their due diligence. Ask questions related to training beyond dental school in accredited post-graduate and residency programs.
Google search and read patients comments and reviews online. Ask a lot of questions at the consultation. Experienced surgeons are well adept and more than willing to discuss treatment options, risk and complications, anesthesia options, and how a patient’s overall health status will potentially impact the outcome.
Be a well-informed consumer. Do your research and feel 100% confident when it comes to the decisions you will make when evaluating your dental implant providers.
The health of your teeth and gums is of the utmost importance. Choosing the right professional to perform the procedure will provide you with a more pleasurable, positive experience. When it comes to dental implants, there are several advantages to choosing an oral surgeon over a traditional dentist.
As you can see, compared to a traditional dentist, an oral surgeon has the experience, expertise, and education necessary to provide a superior experience during your dental implant surgery.
All-on-4 is based on Nobel Biocare’s pioneering Immediate Function™ capability that is specifically designed for people with dentures or in need of full upper and/or lower restorations. All-on-4 qualified patients receive four Implants and a full set of new replacement teeth per arch, usually in just one appointment (after the initial consultation).
The major benefit to the All-on-4 procedure is how quickly dentures can be replaced with permanent implants and fixed, non-removable, new replacement teeth.
Dental Depot is a leader in delivering Nobel Biocare’s All-on-4 procedure for restoring a full arch of upper and/or lower teeth. Other approaches can use six, eight, or even more implants per arch, and often involve bone grafting.
Dental Depot uses the proven All-on-4 technique that involves only four specially placed implants – without bone grafts. This means lower costs and reduced healing time for you!
The success rate of this procedure is superior to more traditional approaches. The All-on-4 technique is FDA and CE approved, and can now be used in collaboration with NobelGuide™ planning software, also provided by Dental Depot.
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The success rate of this procedure is superior to more traditional approaches. The All-on-4 technique is FDA and CE approved, and can now be used in collaboration with NobelGuide™ planning software, also provided by Dental Depot in Arizona.
The end result is a solid base, to attach your new teeth, that does not have to be removed. The procedure saves time and money all with minimal discomfort. The Dental Depot Family Dentistry and Implant Center team are excited to make the All-on-4 option available because we want you to “Get Your Bite Back.”
With the Immediate Function procedure, a high-resolution 3D CT Scan is used with virtual planning software to plan and facilitate the design and fabrication of the final replacement teeth. This procedure is completed after the initial consultation with the patient and before the scheduled implant placement itself.
