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Friday, January 27th, 2012

If you’re tired of dentures and are looking for a quick and easy way to get fixed, secure and great looking teeth, All-on-4 dental implants could be for you. Take a look at what the procedure involves and whether it could be the right option for you.

What is the All-on-4 procedure?

All-on -4 is a technique where a metal and acrylic fixed bridge (i.e a srewed in denture) is attached to 4 dental implants. Strictly it refers to 4 implants in the lower with the back implants tilted back on an angle and immediate loading of these implants with the fixed bridge, a so-called teeth in a day protocol. However it is generically used as a term to describe a metal and acrylic fixed bridge (i.e. teeth you can’t remove) on 4 or 5 implants.

At Woodborough House we offer All-on-4 implants to those who are looking for a quick and easy procedure on dental implants. Dr Nick Fahey will analyse and assess your case and construct All-on-4 dental implants which are specific to your needs. Using SGS software (click to see pic of the All-on-4 using this software), the All-on-4 dental implants can be made accurately and concisely. Many people will find that this is the ideal choice for them, especially if they are in the process of losing their teeth or are currently denture wearers. In an age where people nowadays have less and less time, this is a great option for suitable candidates.

However, anyone who has an extremely bad grinding habit, uncontrolled diabetes, heavy smokers as well as people who are medically compromised. However, most people can be treated.

Preparing for the All-on-4 procedure

To prepare for this procedure, it’s vital to obtain excellent oral hygiene and stop or minimise smoking altogether. Post-operative instructions for the All-on-4 dental implant procedure which should be followed include eating a soft diet for 3-4 weeks and careful oral hygiene, as well as antimicrobial and hot salty mouth rinses.

As with any surgery, there are risks involved but these can be minimised with good planning from the outset and use of tools like CBCT and guided surgery. Repeat dental visits will be required as with any restorations, they require ongoing maintenance just like all kinds of dental work. So therefore ensuring you have good oral health is important to keep the restoration work for a satisfactory period.

Success

The success rate at Woodborough House for the All-on-4 dental implant procedure is 96% which is high and many patients report being thrilled by the results as it helped to increase their confidence and improve their self-esteem, whilst allowing them to eat and smile without the fear of their dentures coming loose or worrying about the appearance of horrible or gappy teeth.

You can view some of Dr Nick Fahey’s All-on-4 case work here:

To learn more about dental implants or to book an appointment, please call Woodborough House on 0118 984 3108 where one of our members of staff will be happy to assist you.

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Bridge the gap with All-on-4

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Are you considering dental implants? Why not try ‘All-on-4’? The procedure involves the placement of four dental implants and an immediate fixed acrylic bridge. This treatment is of benefit to anyone who has lots of missing teeth in the upper and lower arches or already has removable dentures. This innovative procedure was first documented by Paulo Malo in Portugal and the ‘All-on-4’ is in reference to the specific type of dental implants used during the procedure. The main difference between the All-on-4 dental implants and that of similar treatments is the immediate loading of the bridge.

Here at Woodborough House dental practice, Specialist Dentist and Prosthodontist Dr Nick Fahey can help you to decide if you are a good candidate for this procedure. To be suitable for this treatment, you will need to have dense enough jawbone and being a non-smoker is also a good start.

You can prepare for the All-on-4 dental implant procedure by cutting down on smoking as well as taking Vitamin C and reducing your alcohol intake if you are consuming more than the government’s recommendation. You should also maintain a well-balanced diet and maintain a good oral hygiene routine at home.

Results

From the feedback received from patients who were treated with the All-on-4 procedure, 95% say they were satisfied. The remaining 5% decided to use All-on-4 as a platform to more sophisticated and costly treatments which included more implants, grafting and porcelain bridges.

With the All-on-4 treatment you can expect to see an immediate cost effective solution to multiple missing teeth. To maintain your All-on-4 dental implants you will need to see a dental hygienist 3-4 times a year. Keeping your mouth healthy and clean will also ensure it remains disease free. Our hygienists at Woodborough are specially trained to care for patients who have implant treatment to ensure their mouths stay disease free.

Risks

As with any surgery, there are always risks and the All-on-4 dental implants procedure is no different. The risks involved are very similar to that of conventional dental implants.

Costs

The costs of these treatments start from about £12,000.

To find out more information about the All-on-4 procedure, or to contact Dr Nick Fahey please visit: Dr Nick Fahey and his blog.

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Advantages of ALL-ON- 4 IMPLANTS

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Normally, patients who are looking to replace complete sets of teeth are advised to have between 6 and 10 dental implants. With the revolutionary ALL-on- 4 dental implant system only four implants are required to secure a complete set of dentures

All-on-Four dental implant technique could be the best solution for those who have lost or about to lose all of their upper /lower teeth. With this you can come as close to having a new set of permanent teeth. You will never have to remove the replacement teeth again for cleaning because their new teeth can be cleaned just like natural teeth.

The other advantage of ALL-ON-4 implants: