During a traditional dental implant procedure, three or more visits are required to complete the process. During the first visit, patients will have the affected tooth removed and the dental implant placed. The next visit allows the dentist to place the attachment site for the restoration and during the final visit the dentist attaches the permanent crown. Between each visit there can be a 2-week to 3-month healing period. This means that the entire process can take 6 to 9 months.

All-on-4, however, ensures that the patient has the dental implant and the restoration placed within the same visit! The efficiency of this procedure is possible due to the use of 3D CT Scan planning software that allows the dentist to map out the placement and surgery of the implant. Healing time is minimal and patients receive their restorations immediately!

The All-on-4 implant process begins with an initial consultation with Dr. Sandhu. During this consultation, Dr. Sandhu will examine your oral structures, state of oral health and review your medical history to ensure that you are a candidate for this treatment.

Once you are cleared for the procedure, Dr. Sandhu will take X-rays of your teeth and oral structures and will begin working with the specialist who places the implants to create a thorough “map” of the surgery and placement sites of the implants. This “map” is created with advanced 3D CT Scan Planning software.

On the day of surgery, the implant specialist will administer anesthetic around the implant sights so that you are comfortable and numb for the surgery. Then, the necessary teeth are removed and 4 (or more in some cases) titanium implants are placed into strategic positions in your jaw. Dr. Sandhu will immediately place the temporary restoration, which you will wear throughout the healing process. After the implants have healed and fused with the jawbone, Dr. Sandhu will provide the customized, permanent restoration that will give you a glowing, natural looking smile!

This tooth replacement option is the ideal treatment for patients who need to replace multiple teeth.

Below are some of the benefits of this procedure:

Here at Belmont Dentistry, Dr. Sandhu is committed to providing flawless and healthy smiles to patients in need of replacing full arches. He works closely with a specialist who places the implants and immediately afterwards, Dr. Sandhu places the beautiful restoration. If you are interested in replacing damaged or missing teeth, visit us for a consultation to see if you are a candidate for our “Teeth in a Day” treatment.

For patients who may not be willing or able to undergo the All-on-4 implant procedure, Dr. Sandhu also provides traditional dentures. He works with one of the top labs in the country to create a customized and natural set of dentures for patients in need of replacing multiple teeth. For more information on traditional dentures or our All-on-4 implant procedure, visit us at Belmont Dentistry or call us today at (480) 725-1051.