All-on-4 Dental Implants

It’s amazing what a team of four can achieve. 

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The all-on-four dental implant technique was pioneered by Dr. Paulo Malo in Portugal using the Nobel Bio-Care implant system. Since then, this technique has transformed the lives of thousands of people around the world.

The all-on-four dental implant technique is indicated where all teeth in a single jaw need to be removed. Traditionally, a full denture or an implant over denture would have been the only viable options, which can unfortunately limit comfort, aesthetics and bite forces.

The all-on-four implant can improve nearly all of the negatives of a traditional denture because it offers a very strong and fixed solution.

All On 4 Implants Process

Phase 1

  1. Initial consultation – 30 mins
  2. Secondary consultation – 30 mins + Lab tech. Photos and impressions.
  3. Surgery under GA or LA for teeth removal and all on four dental implants. – 1.5 hrs per arch
  4. 2-3 days later  acrylic teeth

Phase 1 completed. Wait 3-4 months.

Phase 2

Ensure healing, reline/redo acrylic teeth to ensure fit.

Phase 2 completed. Treatment complete for most patients.

Phase 3

If additional strength is needed, we have the option to upgrade to Zirconium teeth with a titanium bar. This is not needed by everyone.

Phase 3 completed.

Other Options

In certain cases we could use two implants and do an implant over-denture. Although not suitable for everybody, it can halve the treatment fees.

 

Location

Being a dentist in the Melbourne CBD, many of Melbourne’s great attractions are at the doorstep of our dental clinic. Admire the architecture of Flinders St. Station, shop in the Collins St. or Bourke St. shopping precincts or simply have a barista made coffee and relax along Degraves St.