Will a Bone Graft Be Necessary for an All-on-4® Procedure?

The All-on-4 procedure is an advanced implant technique that will give you a full arch of new, artificial teeth. In most patients, there is no need for bone grafting when using this method. This is true even if you have experienced major bone loss. Your new teeth will be both stable and natural-looking.

How All-on-4 minimizes the need for bone grafting

The specialized technique used with All-on-4 surgeries makes it possible for patients to have any necessary tooth extractions completed and have their dental implants put in place all in the same day.

How it works

For this surgery, the dentist uses four dental implants as a support system for an entire set of artificial teeth. High-tech diagnostics will locate the areas in a patient’s jawbone where there is enough bone density and volume for the implants’ placement. The dental implants used for All-on-4 will be angled in a specific way. This way will promote stability, letting the implants act as sturdy anchors for the set of artificial teeth.

Bone grafting is unnecessary

People with a lot of missing teeth will fall victim to deterioration in the jawbone. Many times, in the past, it has been necessary for these people to need the jawbone rebuilt. The dentist used bone grafting material before positioning any implants in the jaw. This procedure added extra time to the treatment plan because the jawbone would need months to heal fully.

However, the All-on-4 procedure cuts down that time by using four specifically positioned and angled implants. These implants take advantage of the areas where the bone is denser in each individual. This is true even for those who have suffered from extensive loss of jawbone. This takes away the need for bone grafting in most cases. It also makes the implant placement into a minimally invasive procedure.

Prevents further bone loss

When a person bites down or chews on something, the jawbone is provided with necessary stimulation. This stimulation induces the regrowth of cells that were lost in normal daily activities as well as repairing bone tissue. Without teeth, the stimulation is lost. This means the bone will begin reabsorbing into the body through a process called bone resorption. Without proper structure from the jaw, the lower part of a person’s face will start to collapse inward. This can give the face an aged, shrunken look.

Dental implants, including All-on-4 replacement teeth, provide the necessary chewing pressure. This will once again stimulate the jaw to preserve jawbone density. This will keep it regenerating and promote health to the area.

No need for bone grafts

If you have been afraid of implant surgery because of how long the bone grafting procedure needs to heal, then worry no more. All-on-4 will usually make bone grafts unnecessary. This will help decrease your healing time and get you into artificial teeth fast. Soon you will have a smile that you can be proud of. Consult with your dentist to see if this treatment plan is right for you.

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