Full smile and bite restoration with All-on-4® implant dentures involve a streamlined and strategic process! Let’s take a look here at the steps through which All-on-4 quickly and efficiently transforms an individual’s smile, bite, and overall oral health:
- Initial consultation. The process begins with a comprehensive consultation, during which a dental team assesses the patient's oral health and determines candidacy for All-on-4.
- Treatment planning. Once a patient is deemed an appropriate candidate for All-on-4, a personalized treatment plan is created outlining the number and placement of implants needed.
- Tooth extraction (if necessary). In some cases, remaining natural teeth must extracted to create space necessary for implant-supported dentures.
- Implant placement. In a minimally invasive surgery, four implants are strategically placed in the jawbone to serve as anchors for the denture.
- Temporary prosthesis. Sometimes, a temporary denture is affixed on the same day to provide immediate aesthetics and functionality.
- Healing. After the procedure, a healing period of one to two weeks follows, during which the implants fuse with the jawbone (through osseointegration), creating a solid foundation for the final prosthesis.
- Final prosthesis attachment. Once healing is complete, a customized, permanent denture is securely attached to the implants.
All-on-4 implant dentures in Lake Forest, CA
If you’re in the Lake Forest area and would like to speak with a top-quality dental team with extensive experience guiding patients through the entire All-on-4 implant dentures placement process, contact dentist Dr. Roy Kim and the Healthy Living Dentistry team to schedule a consultation!