All-On-X Simplified: Dr. Pollaccia Explains the Game Changer for Your Smile!

All-on-4® Treatment Concept in Peoria

An All-on-4® Treatment Concept is a contemporary restoration that has revolutionized the way surgeons and dentists think of replacing a full set of teeth. Standard dentures are unsecured prostheses with inherent limitations. Most often, dentures are painful, inconvenient and unstable. Such dentures can make chewing foods difficult, limiting the foods that you once enjoyed. Modern dentistry can help with All-on-4®.

The All-on-4® treatment concept replaces your missing teeth with a full dental bridge supported by dental implants. Fewer implants are needed and overall treatment time and cost is reduced. An All-on-4® solution also ensures greater stability in the bone, reducing the need for bone graft surgery to increase bone volume. Implant-supported overdentures stay connected with bar and clip attachment methods or use a variety of abutment-based attachments (ball, magnets, and resilient stud attachments such as Locators). The most appropriate attachment system for your individual needs relates to a variety of factors that is determined early in the treatment. Typically, a temporary set of teeth can be attached to your implants by your dentist on the same day of surgery, followed by a 4 month healing process at which time your final set of teeth will be placed by your dentist. The temporary teeth allow you to lead a normal life immediately after surgery. If you were placed into a conventional denture, after a short healing period, Dr. Pollaccia will place the abutments to form the tissue and allow attachment to your final set of teeth which are placed by your dentist. With permanent teeth your quality of life is improved, and you can start enjoying your favorite foods again with renewed confidence.

All-on-4® Treatment Concept offer you many advantages:

• Fewer implants are needed, reducing treatment time and cost
• Fewer incisions, less pain, and quicker recovery than traditional implants
• Reduces the need for bone grafts
• Prevents jawbone deterioration
• Maintains facial structure
• No more worries about dentures that slip, click, or shift
• No need to remove it at night or to clean
• You can eat any food without worrying about seeds getting stuck
• You can eat sticky, chewy foods
• You care for your All-on-4 implants like your natural teeth – brush twice a day and floss daily.

• How are All-On-4 Dentures Connected to the Implants?

  Implant-supported overdentures stay connected with a bar and clip attachment or use a variety of abutment-based attachments (ball, magnets, and resilient stud attachments such as Locators). The most appropriate attachment system for your individual needs relates to various factors determined early in the treatment.

  Typically, a temporary set of teeth can be attached to your implants by your dentist on the same day of surgery. Most patients wear these for about four months while the implants fuse with the jawbone and healing takes place. Once recovery is complete, Dr. Pollaccia will attach abutments to the implants and prepare the gum tissue to accept your permanent set of replacement teeth, which your dentist places. With permanent teeth, your quality of life is improved, and you can start enjoying your favorite foods again with renewed confidence.

  All-On-4 Frequently Asked Questions

  What is the success rate of All-On-4 implants?

  The success rate is between 95-98%

  How long do All-on-4 implants last?

  A lifetime!

  How long does it take to heal after the implants are placed?

  There is about a four-month healing process before your permanent prosthesis is attached. During this time, you will have a temporary denture attached, and you will need to eat a soft food diet. We provide detailed instructions on what you can eat during this time.

  Does getting All-on-4 dental implants hurt?

  The surgery does not hurt, as you will be sedated during the procedure and your jawbone and gums will be numbed. After the implants are placed, you will have some pain and swelling for a few days, but most patients are surprised by how little discomfort they feel. You can easily control the pain and inflammation with over-the-counter pain relievers and ice packs for the first few days. Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. You will want to rest at home for the first few days with your head elevated when you sleep.

  Am I a candidate for All-On-4 dental implants?

  If you are missing all or most of your teeth in the upper or lower jaw and are in good health, you may be a good candidate for All-on-4 implants. However, if you have a bleeding disorder, certain autoimmune diseases, cancer, uncontrolled diabetes, or are a smoker, you will need to discuss these issues with your physician and Dr. Pollaccia, as these conditions can interfere with healing.

  If you are interested in learning more about All-on-4 dental implants, please contact our office at Peoria Oral & Implant Surgery Phone Number 623-230-2297 to schedule your consultation.