What are full-mouth dental implants or ALL ON?
Full-mouth dental implants, also known as ALL ON, involve placing 4, 6 or 8 implants per jaw, depending on the quality of the supporting bone, the patient’s needs, and the dentist’s judgment. A temporary bridge is then attached, allowing the patient to eat and carry out daily activities normally. The advantages of full-mouth dental implants include not only restoring beautiful, natural-looking teeth and a confident smile but also providing greater strength and stability compared to traditional dentures. They enhance chewing ability, function like natural teeth, help prevent bone resorption in the implant area, and preserve the original facial structure. Due to the high level of skill required, it is essential to choose a clinic where dentists have extensive experience and specialized expertise in dental implants. The dentist can provide appropriate advice and treatment planning. The general steps are as follows:
1. Diagnosis : The dentist conducts a diagnosis, taking 3D X-rays to analyze and plan the treatment.
2. Implant placement : Implants are placed into the supporting bone, with the number of implants depending on the bone quality and the dentist’s judgment.
3. Temporary bridge attachment : For traditional implants, the dentist prepares a temporary denture, but for immediate implants, a temporary bridge is attached to facilitate eating and daily activities during the integration phase of implant to the bone
4. Permanent bridge attachment : Finally, a permanent bridge is attached to the titanium implants, giving the patient a new set of functional and natural-looking teeth, minimizing the discomfort and inconvenience of traditional dentures.