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Large bone grafting and bone augmentation for implant placement impose a heavy burden on patients with multiple tooth defects. In such cases, the "All-on-4" treatment approach may be available. In this method, four required minimum implants are placed into the jawbone with sufficient bone quantity in a balanced manner to firmly support the connected artificial teeth.

What is "All-on-4"?
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- No need to increase the bone.
- As only 4 implants are used, treatment cost can be reduced.
- A temporary restoration can be placed on the day of surgery.

This surgical technique: One-stage method

procedures

1.Conditions in the patient’s mouth are examined and diagnosed with radiography and CT for treatment planning.
At the same time, the temporary restoration to be placed after surgery is fabricated.
2.If necessary, a tooth (or teeth) is extracted and four implants are placed into the jawbone.
Immediately after surgery, a break is taken for 1 to 2 hours.
3.After a break for 1 to 2 hours, the temporary restoration is placed.
As soon as the patient goes home, meals can be eaten using the temporary restoration.
4.About 4 to 5 months after surgery for "All-on-4", the high-strength and esthetic final restoration is placed in the patient’s mouth.

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