All on 4 implant treatment is a treatment concept based on fixing the prosthesis with a total of 4-6 implants, applied to patients who need advanced bone surgery due to severe bone loss in the posterior regions of the jaws. In this treatment, which has extremely successful clinical results for edentulous patients, the patient begins to use temporary fixed prostheses on the same day.
How is Treatment Performed with the All On 4 Implant Technique?
Clinical examination and necessary radiological examinations are performed on the patient who will receive All on 4 (quadruple implant system) implant treatment. Treatment planning is completed in a virtual environment, often by utilizing three-dimensional jaw tomographies. If there are teeth that need to be extracted, implants are placed at the same time as the extractions. These treatments are methods that increase the comfort of the person, as they can be applied by the anesthetist if necessary, even if the patient is put to sleep. Temporary dentures, prepared according to the measurements taken before the treatment, can be used by the patient on the same day.
Who can use the All On 4 Implant Technique?
This technique is used for people who have lost all their teeth or It is recommended for patients who need extractions and who have no bone in the back areas of the jaws. It is very important for patients to have fixed teeth on the same day.
In people with bone loss, osteoporosis often occurs in the posterior regions, while bone remains in the anterior region, and the all on 4 system allows the forces to be distributed to the entire jaw by receiving support from the bones in this region.
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What Should Be Done After the All On 4 Implant Technique?
After the All on 4 implant technique, patients should use the medications prescribed by the maxillofacial surgeon regularly and should not consume hard foods during the temporary prosthesis period. must follow the diet and hygiene rules recommended by the doctor. After three months, when the bone has completed its fusion process, a normal diet can be started with permanent prostheses. If a fracture occurs in temporary prostheses, a physician should be consulted immediately to prevent possible implant loss.
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