All on 4 dental implants are a restorative solution that combines the benefits of dental implants with a permanent denture. All on 4 dental implants are hybrid implant dentures.

• Four implants are placed to support the denture system. These are carefully located along the ridge of your jaw to distribute bite force.
• A denture is then attached to the implants, giving you a fully functional row of teeth.

There are unique aspects of All on 4 dental implants that ensure stability and durability. Implants at the rear of the mouth are angled between 30° and 45° to enhance stability and ensure long-term success. Even if you have some bone loss, you are likely a candidate for All on 4 in San Mateo without the need for bone grafting.

You might have heard of “Teeth in a Day”. Many dentists use this term to market hybrid implant dentures/All on 4 in San Mateo and other areas of the U.S.

This refers to the timeline of the treatment. If you have healthy bone available and don’t need grafting, then you could have All on 4 in San Mateo placed in a single procedure. The entire process usually takes longer than a single day, so the term is somewhat misleading. But the truth isn’t too far off…

1. Your initial consultation will involve an oral examination, and a CT scan to determine if All on 4 in San Mateo is right for you.
2. At Peninsula Oral and Facial Surgery, we believe in presenting the best options for long-term oral health. We’ll discuss the suitability of All on 4 in San Mateo and cover the alternatives.
3. If you’re a good candidate for All on 4 in San Mateo, and if you choose to proceed, an impression will be taken to guide the dental lab as they produce your permanent overdenture (or two, one for each arch, depending on your case). The impression can be taken digitally, removing the need to make a physical impression in putty.
4. X-Rays may be taken to assist in the treatment planning for hybrid implant dentures.
5. Your surgery will be scheduled. And this is where the “Teeth in a Day” part comes in. Any remaining teeth can typically be extracted on the same day as surgery. Your surgeon will place your dental implants, and a temporary resin overdenture will be attached for the healing period.
6. It can take between 6 and 9 months for complete healing in most cases. You’ll return to the dental clinic so that your permanent overdentures can be fitted.

Most cases proceed as described above, although there can be some minor changes depending on case specifics. If you need bone grafting before having implants, this will add to the overall treatment time. Temporary overdentures are often fitted on the same day as surgery but are sometimes placed the day after.

You’ll be given a complete timeline of hybrid implant dentures treatment when you come for your consultation.

With full mouth dental implants and permanent dentures, you can enjoy the full function of your mouth, without the inconvenience of wearing traditional dentures. With just four or six implants, the surgery is less invasive than other implant treatments. Your full mouth dental implants could be maintained for a lifetime, giving you the best solution so you can smile, eat the foods that you love, and enjoy confidence in every aspect of life.

Book an appointment at Peninsula Oral and Facial Surgery to learn more about All on 4 dental implants today.