We can replace a full mouth of missing teeth using just 4 dental implants with All-on-4 treatment at Brookside Dental.
Unfortunately, we can lose many or all of our teeth over time. Missing teeth create problems with biting, chewing, and even speaking, and if the gap is visible when smiling or laughing, it can also have a big impact on your self-confidence.
Here at Brookside Dental in Market Harborough, our principal dentist Dr Ravi uses the latest technology combined with expert clinical skills to provide a replacement for a full mouth of missing teeth using the innovative All-on-4 dental implant technique.
I had implant surgery at Brookside Dental in Market Harborough earlier in 2022. At the beginning I was a little apprehensive, but I have found the whole experience from initial consultation to surgery and aftercare both professional and very satisfying. I am delighted with my new teethand want to thank Dr Ravi and his brilliant team for their excellent service. Highly recommended.
Dental implants are titanium screws which are fixed into the jaw, and a dental crown or false tooth is then attached on top of the implant to provide a natural-looking tooth replacement.
All-on-4 implants are a great solution to replacing many missing teeth, or even a full mouth of missing teeth, with as little as 4 dental implants, instead of lots of individual ones. All-on-4 treatment can often be performed on the same day, making it a popular solution for people who want results, fast.
The benefits of All-on-4 implants
For some, having dental treatment can be a very stressful time and here at Brookside dental we understand this and offer sedation to help relax the patient and allow them to complete their dental treatment.
For dental phobia or patients that just want to be more comfortable during longer procedures, including implant surgery, sedation is a safe effective way to overcome any barriers.
Our highly skilled and competent team use a sedative drug called Midazolam, injected into the back of the hand or arm to put the patient into an altered state of consciousness. Awake, and able to talk to the clinical team and respond to simple instructions, but drowsy, completely co-operative and accepting of treatment.
We carefully monitor the patients vital stats and make sure they are comfortable throughout the procedure, then once complete and recovered we send the patient home to rest with their chosen escort, without any memory of the whole procedure.
To confirm if sedation might be right for you, contact us today and book your consultation to discuss your concerns and see how we can help you.
If you don’t have a full mouth of teeth missing but a few that need to be replaced, you no longer need to have 1 dental implant per missing tooth.
This means in most cases we can place fewer implants strategically with a bridge between them, making the treatment more cost-effective and less invasive.
After careful planning, the implants are placed in specific locations under local anaesthetic, and often temporary restorations will be placed while the implants heal, then after a 3-6 month healing period, we make your dental crowns, bridges, or attachments to go onto the implants. Depending on how many teeth are missing or need extracting, we’ll make a tailored treatment plan to ensure we give you a long-lasting teeth replacement to suit most budgets.
This is when we assess the state of your jawbone and gum where the teeth might be missing or lost.
We’ll take an X-ray of the area, and if necessary you’ll have a scan on our innovative CBCT machine, which allows us to get a more accurate evaluation of the area where the dental implants are needed.
Depending on the state of the jaw, we sometimes need to prepare the site by doing a bone graft or sinus lift, which will build up the jawbone where the implant will go. As soon as you’re ready, we’ll then make an appointment to place the implant.
The procedure for All-on-4 dental implants typically takes 1-2 days to complete, but the entire process from the initial consultation with our team to the final placement of your permanent teeth can take several months.
People will usually experience some discomfort after the procedure, but it can be managed with over-the-counter pain medications. Local anaesthesia is also used during the procedure to minimise any pain or discomfort.
All-on-4 dental implants are designed to be a long-lasting solution for full-arch tooth replacement. With proper care and maintenance, they can last for many years, possibly even a lifetime.
Unfortunately, not everyone is a good candidate for All-on-4 dental implants. During your consultation with our implant specialist, we’ll be able to determine if you’re a suitable candidate based on your oral health, bone density, and lifestyle factors.
Proper oral hygiene is essential to help maintain the longevity of your All-on-4 dental implants. We recommend all our patients brush and floss their teeth regularly, use an antibacterial mouthwash, and visit us for regular dental check-ups and hygienist treatments.
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