If you have a full set of missing teeth, then you may have explored options such as dentures and dental implants to restore your smile. While these are great options, modern dentistry has paved the way for a more advanced treatment with All-On-Four dental implants and “teeth in a day”.
In a nutshell, this treatment involves surgically placing four dental implant posts that span across your jawbone. Then, temporary dentures are placed immediately after surgery using the “teeth in a day” process. Once your implants have healed after a few months, you can be fitted for your permanent dentures.
All-On-Four and Teeth in a Day allows you to walk out of the clinic with a full set of new temporary teeth in just one day. If you are keen to know more about this treatment, read along as we get into detail and help you decide if it is the best choice for your smile.
The “Teeth In A Day” Concept
The idea of “teeth in a day” is that your dentist will do the surgery for your implant and you leave the clinic with a full set of teeth and a beautiful smile in just one day. How is this possible?
Using cutting-edge technology and advanced techniques, prior preparations are done to take scans of your mouth and create your “teeth in a day” or your temporary dentures. After surgery, this will be placed on top of the dental implants.
Your temporary teeth will serve as an interim smile solution so you can talk, smile, bite, and chew normally while your dental implants heal.
The “teeth in a day” procedure creates a more streamlined process because you do not need to wait several days for your dentist to create and place your temporary dentures. Instead, your temporary teeth are placed immediately after surgery.
The Procedure: Step-by-Step Guide
The All-On-Four and teeth in a day process involves careful planning and execution to ensure the best outcomes. Here is an overview of how the procedure generally goes:
- Initial Consultation
The first step is to determine your eligibility for the treatment. With comprehensive assessment of your oral health, X-rays, and scans, your dentist can determine if the All-On-Four procedure is best for you.
- Treatment Planning
Then, your dentist will design a custom treatment plan for you. Your mouth will be scanned using 3D digital imaging, and the location of the implant will be checked. Bone health is an important marker for implant placement.
- Preparatory Procedures
If necessary, you may undergo procedures such as a bone graft or a sinus lift. These are done to improve the conditions of the mouth, making it ideal to receive a dental implant. Any remaining tooth will also be removed to prepare you for surgery.
- Dental Implant Surgery
Unlike traditional dental implants, All-On-Four is designed to need only four dental implants to support your future teeth. Typically, this is two in front and two angled in the back. This technique makes for a quicker and more conservative procedure.
- Placing your “Teeth in A Day”
Once all the necessary preparations are done and the implants are in place, the next step is to create your temporary teeth or “Teeth in A Day”. This is done on the same day wherein your dentist will take moulds and scans, and from here, your temporary dentures will be made. This is attached over your implants so you can smile comfortably as you heal.
- Recovery
During recovery, your bone will naturally fuse around your implants in a process called osseointegration. This takes around 4 to 6 months and is key to treatment success. With that, it is important to follow your dentist’s post-surgical guidelines to ensure optimal healing. Once complete healing is done, your implants will now become a permanent part of the mouth.
- Final Restoration
To complete the treatment, your final dental prosthesis will be made and attached securely over the implant. Your brand new smile should look, feel, and function like natural teeth, improving your confidence and appearance.
Benefits of Choosing All-On-Four Implants
With the combined treatment of All-On-Four and “Teeth In a Day”, many patients will find dental implants to be more convenient, accessible, and even cost-effective.
Immediate results without sacrificing aesthetics
The main advantage of teeth in a day is it creates a new smile immediately after the placement of dental implants. Even if it is only temporary, the prosthesis is done with your comfort and appearance in mind.
More conservative with only four implant posts needed
Unlike traditional implants, the All-On-Four procedure needs only four implant posts to support a full set of missing teeth. This is not only less invasive for the bone, but also more cost-effective.
Fewer dental visits make for a more convenient treatment
With the temporary teeth placed right after your surgery, you do not need to make frequent visits to the dentist anymore.
Proven and tested longevity and durability
This advanced technique is proven to create a permanent, full arch rehabilitation that can last you a long time.
Who is a Good Candidate for All-On-Four Implants?
This procedure is recommended if you:
- Have a full set of missing teeth
- Have healthy bone and sufficient bone density or otherwise can receive bone grafts
- Are in good oral and overall health
- Are a non-smoker, as this can significantly affect the treatment outcomes
Not everyone is a candidate for the All-On-Four procedure. This is why comprehensive screening should be done prior to the treatment. It helps your dentist make sure you are healthy to receive dental implants and that the bone can support the implant and future artificial teeth. These ideal conditions help with long-term treatment success.
Contact Chinook Dental Group Today
All-On-Four and Teeth in a Day offer a revolutionary approach to restoring the smile and confidence of patients with a full set of missing or lost teeth. Using modern dentistry, this seamless technique creates a natural-looking and functional smile in just one day. And with its many other benefits, it truly is a lifetime investment in your smile.
If you need a full smile reconstruction, All-On-Four may just be the right choice for you. To learn more about this procedure or our other alternatives for teeth replacement, schedule an appointment with Chinook Dental Group today! We will be happy to introduce you to your options and help you discover your best smile.
