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All On 4 Dental Implants
Fast, fixed and cost-effective all on 4 dental implants in Sydney. Smile transformations through All on 4 at Designer Smiles, Dr Sarkis Nalbandian, an aesthetic reconstructive dentist, is designed and performed.
What are All-on-4 Dental Implants? All on 4 is a concept of placing a Fixed New Bridge secured onto 4 Dental implants to replace a Full Arch of Teeth. If you have lost your teeth and wear conventional dentures, you’re probably dealing with a range of distressing problems that are having a dramatic effect on your self-esteem and quality of life.
Without teeth in place, bone density in your upper and lower jaw diminishes and your face can “sink”, giving you a prematurely aged appearance. You may face difficulties in chewing food, suffer from jaw pain, have discomfort and even bad breath if your dentures don’t fit properly.
You may feel self-conscious about smiling. Your dentures might feel unstable, making you anxious that they will fall out when you least expect and embarrass you. Dentures can also look very obviously like dentures.
At Designer Smiles, in Cremorne on Sydney’s lower North Shore, with the immediate implant teeth All-on-Four procedure, you can have your smile not only restored but made beautiful and youthful with a full set of non-removable teeth in 1-3 days.
There’s absolutely no age limit. One of our happiest All-on-Four patients was 85 when she had her treatment. Three months later, the patient reviews on all on 4 Sydney:
“This is magic! I can now eat as if with my teeth, bite an apple, taste the food, smile and talk without the denture falling out.”
You will find there are many options available to suit your individual dental needs, as well as your financial needs and time constraints.
What Are All-on-Four Dental Implants?
All-on-Four is a cost-effective, advanced technique where a whole arch of teeth is supported by only four titanium rod dental implants strategically inserted in the upper and lower jawbone. These teeth look, feel and function like natural teeth. All-on-Four only needs the kind of local anaesthetic similar to that you’d have for fillings or tooth extraction, but you can have sleep dentistry on request. We perform about 90% of all implant surgical placement procedures without the need for IV sedation. You will never be left without teeth during the process. Once a correct diagnosis and treatment plan is worked out, the four implants and temporary teeth (bridgework) are placed so you can leave after one visit with functioning teeth and a beautiful smile. This takes approximately two hours. You will be asked to follow a diet of soft foods for about six weeks while your jawbone heals around the implants and your new All-on-Four permanent teeth are constructed and then fitted.
Are You A Candidate for All-on-Four?
If you have been told you are not a candidate for traditional implants, All-on-Four may be for you because:
- It offers stability even in minimum bone volume
- It provides good clinical results
- It is significantly more cost-efficient than individual tooth implants
Designer Smiles was one of the first few clinics in Australia to treat patients with the all-on-4 procedure. Experience and knowledge is everything. Patients who come to us for surgery are sometimes in a terminal dentate state and are usually in a desperate situation looking for a solution. We consider it extremely important to find the best possible solution for each of our patients.
Who Can Benefit from An All-on-Four Procedure?
Age is no barrier for all-on-four dental implants. If you have some or all of the following, you are the perfect candidate for all-on-four:
- Multiple Missing teeth
- Terminal dentition: multiple loose and broken teeth
- Teeth affected by Periodontal disease/gum infection
- Loose dentures, unable to function: chew food comfortably
Would My Medical Condition Prevent Me from Having All-on-Four?
Implant placement is similar to minor oral surgery. Medical conditions can affect the healing of soft tissues and implants with bone. Once we know your medical condition, the treatment will be modified accordingly to meet your needs. It is extremely rare for us to refuse patients for implant placement. However, we require them to discuss their complete medical history with us, so we are in a better position to make a decision. Our patients must inform us if they have:
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- I.V bisphosphonates
- Recent heart attack or cardiac surgery – usually 6 months, consultation with the cardiologist is required
- Recent INR (clotting ratio) > 3.5
All-on-4 Dental Implants Sydney
Maintaining Your All-On-4 All-On-4 dental implants are a permanent replacement for your missing teeth and require constant maintenance. Many patients think that you do not need to care for them like regular teeth because you have replaced an entire arch of teeth. This mindset is wrong and can be dangerous to the overall health of your mouth. You need to care for your dental implants as if they were your normal teeth. The All-On-4 dental implant requires daily cleaning.
Brush twice a day
It does not matter if you have braces or a dental implant, you must be brushing your teeth twice a day using a manual or electric toothbrush. We recommend brushing your teeth for at least 2–3 minutes.
For some patients, there are specialised tools to help you keep your dental implants clean. These instruments include angled toothbrushes, interdental brushes, rubber tip gum stimulator and a Waterpik.
Regular dental check-ups
Choosing the All-On-4 procedure does not mean you do not need to go to the dentist again.
Your implants can still attract bacteria which can, in turn, lead to gum disease if left untreated.
Talk to one of our dentists today to find out when your next visit should be.
Procedure Steps to an All-on-Four Treatment Services in Sydney
- Appointment 1. The first appointment will involve a regular check-up to assess your mouth. We will provide a detailed clean while also deciding if your mouth is appropriate for the All-On-4 procedure. Our dentists will then conduct an oral examination that will involve impressions of your teeth, radiographic records of your teeth and clinical photography.
- Appointment 2. Your second visit will be the All-On-4 consultation. Here we will discuss the treatment options and plan out the timetable and procedure. We will walk you through every step of the way so you understand this procedure fully.
- Appointment 3. In your third visit, we will begin to remove some of your teeth. The All-On-4 procedure requires some teeth to be removed but not all of them. Our goal is to save teeth that have healthy gums and bones. We will then proceed with the removal of any damaged teeth and begin the implant placement. The All-On-4 bridge will be attached at this time as well.
- Appointment 4. The fourth appointment will involve our dentists reviewing your mouth and assess how the recovery is going. We may need to make some alterations to the bridgework. After this, we will provide post-operation instructions that will be personalised to your procedure and needs.
Types of All-on-Four Implants
We don’t just replace teeth using All-on-Four bridges but build faces! This means that besides replacing missing teeth, gum, and bone, we can improve and provide support to the face. The implants supported bridgework supports the facial soft tissues, ensuring youthfulness and natural comfort, function, and aesthetics.
All On 4 Cost Sydney
All on 4 cost in Sydney can range from $20,000 -$35,000 per fixed arch, depending on the type of replacement teeth you choose. While every case is different, there is no standard way to quote the cost of all on 4 dental implants. We offer three types: metal reinforced, Procera bar (titanium-reinforced) and Zirconia based porcelain bridgework.
In general, there are four options when it comes to All-on-Four bridges on the lower jaw. However, to simplify the all on 4 treatment planning and cost of All on 4 in Sydney. We offer three different types mentioned below.
However, we prefer to place six implants on the upper arch whenever possible for better stability since the bone on the upper arch is generally softer. This may incur additional fees to be discussed at the time of consultation.
- Metal reinforced high impact acrylic - Most affordable All-on-Four in Sydney, Australia. Constructed from high impact denture teeth and acrylic. Functional & aesthetics.
- Titanium reinforced hybrid lower implant supported bridgework (Procera bridgework) - is reinforced with a (CAD-CAM) computer designed & milled bar. This bridgework is very comfortable, durable and strong. Following three months of initial implant integration, it requires laboratory procedure. An additional fee will incur.
- Zirconia based porcelain bridgework - This bridge is usually requested by patients who want a more tactile feel of the tooth-like material. This bridgework requires additional fees and is recommended to patients with high discerning aesthetics.
With All on 4 Implants Your New Smile Is Just Days Away
Dr Sarkis Nalbandian
Visiting Professor YSMU
Specialist Prosthodontist & Implant Surgeon
B.D.S. (Hons), Dip. Clin. Dent. (Oral Implants) Uni Syd, M. Clin. Dent (Prosth) King’s College, Uni London
Clin. Dent (Prosth) Uni Syd, FRACDS, MRACD (Prosth) FIADE, FPFA
This can be a great dental restoration option if you have all or significant tooth lost in the upper or lower jaw or want a full mouth rehabilitation.Instead of getting individual implants for each lost tooth, the all-on-4 procedure gives you a complete array of teeth with just four implants.
We will place the implants strategically into your jaw through an invasive procedure. Finally, a custom-made denture is fixed on the jaw and secure with implants to give a complete array of teeth. Designer Smiles also offers all-on-5, all-on-6, and, if required, all-on-8 procedures for full-arch replacement with additional implants for more stable results.
After the initial consultation, we will advise you on the all-on procedure that can give you the best results. Many of our patients contact us with a problem and are happy to find a number of cosmetic dentistry treatment options available.
Call us on (02) 8074 1722 today or fill in the form to find out what we can do for All on 4 procedure. Cosmetic dentistry is not just for Hollywood stars or supermodels – it is for you.
We work closely with you to create the most beautiful smile to suit your face. We offer a full range of dental services but never pressure you. Ultimately our job is to make sure you have all the information you need to make the right decision.
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about the All-on-Four procedure, cost, options, and payment plans in Sydney, Australia. We hope this gives you an idea of what we can do for you if you are having any difficulties on all on 4 implants or need help with your teeth. Remember, there is always hope.
FAQs about All on 4
All-on-Four is a cost-effective, advanced technique where a whole arch of teeth is supported by only four titanium rod dental implants strategically inserted in the upper and lower jawbone. These teeth look, feel and function like natural teeth. All-on-Four only needs the kind of local anaesthetic similar to that you’d have for fillings or tooth extraction, but you can have sleep dentistry on request. We perform about 90% of all implant surgical placement procedures without the need for IV sedation. You will never be left without teeth during the process. Once a correct diagnosis and treatment plan is worked out, the four implants and temporary teeth (bridgework) are placed so you can leave after one visit with functioning teeth and a beautiful smile. This takes approximately two hours. You will be asked to follow a diet of soft foods for about six weeks while your jawbone heals around the implants and your new All-on-Four permanent teeth are constructed and then fitted.
If you have been told you are not a candidate for traditional implants, All-on-Four may be for you because:
- It offers stability even in minimum bone volume
- It provides good clinical results
- It is significantly more cost-efficient than individual tooth implants
Designer Smiles was one of the first few clinics in Australia to treat patients with the all-on-4 procedure. Experience and knowledge is everything. Patients who come to us for surgery are sometimes in a terminal dentate state and are usually in a desperate situation looking for a solution. We consider it extremely important to find the best possible solution for each of our patients
Age is no barrier for all-on-four dental implants. If you have some or all of the following, you are the perfect candidate for all-on-four:
- Multiple Missing teeth
- Terminal dentition: multiple loose and broken teeth
- Teeth affected by Periodontal disease/gum infection
- Loose dentures, unable to function: chew food comfortably
- It offers stability even in minimum bone volume
- It provides good clinical results
- It is significantly more cost-efficient than individual tooth implants
Designer Smiles was one of the first few clinics in Australia to treat patients with the all-on-4 procedure. Experience and knowledge is everything. Patients who come to us for surgery are sometimes in a terminal dentate state and are usually in a desperate situation looking for a solution. We consider it extremely important to find the best possible solution for each of our patients
Implant placement is similar to minor oral surgery. Medical conditions can affect the healing of soft tissues and implants with bone. Once we know your medical condition, the treatment will be modified accordingly to meet your needs. It is extremely rare for us to refuse patients for implant placement. However, we require them to discuss their complete medical history with us, so we are in a better position to make a decision. Our patients must inform us if they have:
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- I.V bisphosphonates
- Recent heart attack or cardiac surgery – usually 6 months, consultation with the cardiologist is required
- Recent INR (clotting ratio) > 3.5
Please remember, our aim is to save your teeth and not to remove them! However, there are certain situations when the few remaining teeth are not conducive to comfort and function. Some patients are simply tired of having loose teeth and dentures. So careful examination and prognosis of remaining teeth are essential. We do not take this procedure lightly and will determine with you the best treatment plan and outcome. You need to realise that teeth are lost for a reason. Implants are not a panacea for fixed teeth. You may have heard about the Paulo Malo technique as if he was the first person to carry out. The reality is that there were others before him. However, he improved on the technique and published useful data. Also, you should be wary of dentists advertising this procedure. The law does not prevent a dentist from placing implants. Being a prosthodontist and implant surgeon, it takes 10 years of post-graduate training. You should check the dentist’s training and post-graduate qualification and make sure the training was not a two-day training course that isn’t sufficient to make anyone an expert. It’s unfortunate to see patients making appointments with dentists and find out that 3 days following initial consultation they are booked for this All-on-Four and Six procedure. A specialist would normally take a few weeks to work out the best possible treatment plan and inform you in detail to help you through this complex treatment and adaptation period.
- Multiple Missing teeth
- Terminal dentition: multiple loose and broken teeth
- Teeth affected by Periodontal disease/gum infection
- Loose dentures, unable to function: chew food comfortably
- It offers stability even in minimum bone volume
- It provides good clinical results
- It is significantly more cost-efficient than individual tooth implants
Designer Smiles was one of the first few clinics in Australia to treat patients with the all-on-4 procedure. Experience and knowledge is everything. Patients who come to us for surgery are sometimes in a terminal dentate state and are usually in a desperate situation looking for a solution. We consider it extremely important to find the best possible solution for each of our patients