Bexley Dental Explains the Benefits of the All on 4 Method for Full Mouth Dental Implants

Bexley Dental, a dental office based in Bexley, NSW, Australia, wants to stress the various advantages of the All on 4 method for a set of dental implants to a replace a full arch of teeth compared to the conventional way of using 8 or more dental implants to support the bridges. The full mouth dental implant process is an advanced method that provides a better alternative to dentures for patients who are missing a full arch of teeth. The conventional procedure for providing full mouth implants is to use 8 or more single dental implants to support the bridges for the arch of teeth. The full mouth dental implant is based on the same principle as a single implant when only a single tooth has to be replaced. A titanium screw is inserted into the jawbone and a crown is attached to the top of the screw and this will serve as the replacement for the missing tooth. In the full mouth dental implant, a whole set of teeth is missing and as mentioned earlier, 8 or more dental implants are used to support the bridgework where the full arch of teeth are attached.

The All on 4 technique will only need 4 dental implants to support the full arch of teeth. This means that the surgery required for inserting the implants will be less invasive because only four implants need to be inserted compared to the 8 or more for the conventional method. Another advantage of All on 4 compared to the conventional method is that it doesn't need the same density of bone in the jaw in order to secure the implant. This is because the posterior implants are typically tilted 45 degrees towards the rear of the mouth and positioned into the anterior maxilla, which is a region of the jaw with higher bone density.

For the conventional method, the problem of low bone density is common and this will require bone grafting to ensure that the implants are properly supported. Patients who are suffering from osteoporosis are usually able to undergo the All on 4 procedure because of the use of the 45 degree angulated implant that can allow the dentist to avoid bone-deficient areas of the jaw. The less invasive process for the All on 4 also implies that the healing and rehabilitation process will be much shorter compared to the conventional procedure. The same is true for people who have severely resorbed upper jaws. Zygomatic implants can be used and these longer implants can be anchored to the underside of the cheekbones, thus avoiding the need to rely only on the jawbone for support. Furthermore, because the conventional method will likely require bone grafting, this means it requires a more invasive procedure and a longer period of time to wait for the process to be completed.

Established in 1990 by Dr. Theo Spyrakis, Bexley Dental has developed into a dental practice with four dentists and three hygiene therapists who have the experience and knowledge to assist patients get back their beautiful smile. They are very much capable of providing a broad range of cosmetic dental treatments for their patients. Whether the teeth are damaged, stained, or chipped, patients will no longer have to worry and be embarrassed with their smile after undergoing the proper procedures that the dental practice can suggest and provide.

Dr. Spyrakis learned about the All on 4 method in 2002, which he soon realized was exactly the treatment alternative that he was searching for. The use of only 4 implants and the elimination of the need for bone grafting provided the benefits that patients would gladly accept. The All on 4 technique also opens up the possibility of implants for patients who were previously considered to be unsuitable for getting a full mouth dental implant.

People who need full mouth dental implants and other dental services in Sydney and neighbouring areas can visit the Bexley Dental website, or contact them on the telephone or through email. They are open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, on Mondays and Thursdays; from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Fridays; and from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays.