What is All on 4 Implant? How much does it cost? Should I get All on 4 Implant?

Losing all teeth causes great difficulty when eating and communicating. In the past, people who lost teeth had to wear removable dentures to restore lost teeth, but now All on 4 Implant can bring beautiful teeth, good chewing with only 4 Implant pillars, implanted simultaneously into the jaw bone. Let’s learn about this dental implant technology through the article below!

1. What is All on 4 Implant?

All on 4 Implant is an economical and effective solution for full-mouth tooth restoration, prescribed by doctors for cases of multiple or complete tooth loss. 

All on 4 Implant replaces all missing teeth by: implanting 4 Implant pillars in each jaw, at the front teeth position (2 straight implant pillars, 2 inclined implant pillars). These 4 Implant pillars will help support the denture to restore the upper tooth body, including 12 Acrylic teeth or 12 porcelain teeth that have been fixed on the Titanium CAD/CAM bar.

This dental implant method uses the least number of implants possible, helping to limit bone grafting surgery, thereby making the dental implant process quick, helping to save maximum time and treatment costs.

2. In which cases can all on 4 Implant be implanted?

All on 4 Implant method is indicated by doctors for the following cases:

• People who have lost all their teeth and do not want to have removable dentures.
• People who have lost teeth want to restore them immediately after tooth extraction to preserve the remaining jaw bone and minimize bone loss after tooth extraction.
• People with periodontal disease cannot keep their original teeth.
• People who have lost all their teeth but are not healthy enough to have multiple implants.
• People who want fixed dentures, high efficiency, saving time and treatment costs.

3. Advantages and disadvantages of All on 4 Implant

All on 4 Implant offers the following advantages:

• Restores chewing function of teeth better than using removable dentures.
• The shape, color, and size of the implant tooth are exactly like a real tooth, so it will bring optimal aesthetic results for people with missing teeth.
• Less painful, less invasive, and less costly than conventional dental implants.
• The all on 4 Implant method only requires 4 implants compared to the old solution of 8 implants, so it will save optimal dental implant costs.
• Fast dental implant time, minimal pain.
• Dental implants have a long lifespan and can last a lifetime if properly cared for and cleaned.
• Can be disassembled for repair and cleaning by going to the dentist to have the screw opened and checked (every 2 years).
• Cosmetic restoration of receding gums with a plastic base, the same color as real gums

Besides the above advantages, All on 4 Implant still has the following limitations:

• If one implant pillar is damaged, the entire dental restoration will be damaged because 4 pillars are the minimum number of implants needed on one jaw. Therefore, if using All on 4 implants, you should only use good implants such as Nobel, Straumann… to ensure success and avoid having to restore again.
• Acrylic teeth, although light in weight and highly aesthetic, are easily stained and have an odor, so they need to be cleaned carefully. On the contrary, if porcelain teeth are used, the weight of the restoration will be too heavy, and only 4 Implant pillars may not be able to support it. 
• All on 4 Implant can only restore a maximum of 12 teeth instead of 14 teeth/jaw. However, 12 teeth are enough for you to chew comfortably.
• The chewing force of dentures implanted using the All on 4 Implant method cannot be equal to that of the All on 6 Implant because there are only 4 Implant pillars supporting and bearing the force for all the teeth above.
• When using this method to implant teeth, you need to go to the dentist to clean your teeth every 6 months to ensure oral health.

4. How long does the All on 4 Implant procedure take?

The All on 4 Implant process includes the following specific steps:

Step 1: The doctor examines and reviews oral health, checks bone loss, develops a treatment plan, and advises on dental implant methods for toothless patients.

Step 2: Clean the teeth, then anesthetize the area of ​​the tooth that needs to be implanted so that the patient feels comfortable during the dental procedure.

Step 3: Insert 4 Implant pillars into the jaw bone, including 2 straight pillars in the front, 2 pillars in the back (these 2 pillars will be inserted at an angle of about 45 degrees) and then attach temporary teeth on top, ensuring the patient can eat and chew while waiting for the bone and Implant pillars to integrate with each other.

Step 4: Wait for the Implant to integrate with the jawbone for about 1 to 3 months (depending on the type of implant and the patient’s jawbone health) then restore the denture on top.

5. How much does All on 4 Implant cost?

The cost of All on 4 Implant is almost the same as other full-mouth Implant techniques. Because if one implant is damaged, the entire tooth must be re-implanted, so the quality of the restoration Implant must be good to be able to support and maintain the upper jaw.

The design and fabrication of dentures requires more complexity and meticulousness than other tooth structures, so the cost is also higher. Therefore, the price of All on 4 Implant will range from 90 to 120 million/jaw, including 4 dental pillars and a row of 12 prosthetic teeth above. This price will vary based on the type of teeth and the type of Implant pillar you choose for restoration.

All on 4 Implant is a difficult procedure, requiring the doctor to perform it with high professional skills. The dental clinic must have modern equipment, ensuring standards. Therefore, you should find yourself a reputable dental clinic specializing in dental implants to ensure the dental implant procedure is performed safely and effectively!

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