FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION WITH GUIDED SURGERY VS CLASSIC ALL-ON-4 IMPLANTS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
When it comes to restoring a full smile, the options available can be confusing, as many dental practices offer teeth in a day solutions at a wide range of prices. At Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre, we want to shed light on the differences between the classic All-on-4 implants with denture-like bridges and our full mouth rehabilitation with guided surgery. Understanding these distinctions can help you to choose the treatment that’s best for you in terms of quality, appearance and budget.
Classic All-on-4 Dental Implants
The classic All-on-4 implant technique involves placing four dental implants into a surgically flattened bone surface. This method typically requires extensive bone reduction, where much of your remaining bone structure is ground down with burs to create a flat surface for the implants. A denture-like bridge, replacing both the missing teeth (white) and gums (pink), is then attached to these implants. This is where the term “screw-in dentures” comes from.
Its been a popular treatment option for several decades now. It’s a cost-effective option and does not involve the extensive planning that goes into guided surgery cases. It can also give stable results when done well.
However, this approach does have some drawbacks:
Full Mouth Rehabilitation with Guided Surgery
At Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre, our full mouth rehabilitation procedure uses advanced guided surgery techniques that offer several advantages over the traditional All-on-4 method.
Some of the limiting factors of guided surgery are the equipment, infrastructure and training involved as well as the clinician’s knowledge and experience of surgical bone and gum grafting techniques. As a result, it is something that not all clinicians and practices are able to offer. If you’re considering dental implants or need a full-mouth restoration, we encourage you to explore your options and choose the one that is best for you. Your smile deserves nothing less than the best, and we’re here to help you achieve it.
Contact us today to learn more about how our teeth in a day procedure can transform your smile with natural-looking, long-lasting results.