Melbourne All-on-4® Dental Implants

As with any surgery you can expect some discomfort in the following days after your All-On-4 treatment. Whilst our experienced dental surgeons and anaesthetist ensure a pain-free operation, afterwards about 50% of patients do experience some swelling and about 10% experience bruising. In order to minimise discomfort from All-On-4 treatment, special painkillers will be issued to minimise pain following the operation.

If you are considering getting your All-On-4 treatment done overseas, you may want to reconsider. The All-On-4 treatment requires very intricate placement of titanium plates drilled into the bone of your jaw. This means the surgery is irreversible and requires a highly skilled and specialised team to successfully complete the operation. In Australia there is no speciality dedicated to dental implants, however it is a highly specialised field which requires the knowledge of a doctor and skills of a surgeon. Your implantologist must have the insight of a general restorative dentist with the skill set of a surgical specialist. Furthermore Creative Smiles uses quality Australian made products which ensures a longer lifespan for your prosthetic.

Using the All-On-4 technology it may not be necessary to replace both upper and lower teeth. If a full arch of natural teeth is in great condition, Creative Smiles will attempt to save your natural teeth to reduce costs for the treatment. However if both sets of natural teeth are diminished, we advise that you replace both at the same time to achieve the optimum functionality. Additionally, patients will also complete the whole treatment through one surgery visit which also reduces All-On-4 treatment cost. Furthermore, some patients may combine traditional dentures with the All-On-4 treatment on opposing arches. This is a viable option for individuals with insufficient bone support for implants or those concerned with excessive treatment cost.

All-On-4 treatment is a great solution for patients even with bone loss. The posterior implants are tilted at 45 degrees overcomes bone deficiencies and in most cases avoids grafting procedures. The positioning in the lower jaw is angled to avoid the nerve canal, whilst the upper is positioned to avoid sinus cavities. During your consultation's with Creative Smiles we will assess your suitability for All-On-4 treatment by analysing your bone structure to evaluate whether bone grafting is necessary.

Creative Smiles takes a minimalistic approach when considering the number of implants for All-On-4 treatment. Every patient is different which is why we consider two conditions when designing support for your replacement teeth.

Two basic conditions are:

1. The resistance and strength of your jaw and bone to withstand forces
2. The amount of force applied during day to day activities on your implants

The foundation for your All-On-4 treatment must be strong enough to withstand any movement during daily lives, which is why we comprehensively assess your current bone and teeth structure during consultations. Meaning some patients require more than 4 implants for arch rehabilitation to combat weak jaw bone structures.

Gum disease is present when bacteria lives and burrows into the bone and around tooth-roots. As the disease advances, deep pockets of gum recession cause individual or multiple teeth to slowly loosen from exposed unhealthy roots. Most often gum disease is the primary reason why teeth are replaced provided there is enough healthy bone remaining to place implants. After implants are placed, great oral hygiene can easily prevent the collection of bacteria around implants. Creative Smiles will provide all information and regular support for helping you take care of your All-On-4 treatment.

The replacement teeth you get with All-On-4 treatment are quality Australian made products which have a large lifespan. These implants are capable of outliving a patient during their lifetime which is impressive in comparison to dental bridges. Regular dental bridges are attached to your existing natural teeth which can wear down overtime and typically need replacing within 10-15 years.

You can have a completely new set of teeth within 2-4 weeks of your initial free consultation. This includes your teeth and bone structure analysis, designing your new teeth, implant placement under sedation, smile alignment, trial fitting, final adjustments and permanent placement.

Your old teeth will be completely removed to insert the new implants. Once the mounts are secure the All-On-4 teeth can be loaded into your implants in just a 1-3 days after the operation.

The full arch rehabilitation is achieved with only four implants including two straight anterior implants and two 45 degree tilted implants in the posterior. By placing the tilted posterior implants, bone crafting is avoided in most cases by utilising strong available bone. Following the implants, patients meeting certain criteria can have implants immediately fixed and functional.

The All-On-4 treatment is specifically designed to last an entire lifetime by using durable titanium dental implants. These titanium implants are tilted up to 45 degrees when drilled into bone, utilising more bone density in order to support the bridge. As new bone growth forms, it attaches to the titanium implants through a process called osseointegration which increases mechanical strength and stability. Additionally, the bridge is developed using advanced CAD/CAM technology which is manufactured to highly precise measurements taken from your 3-D scan to replicate your natural teeth. Meaning the quality of your All-On-4 teeth is outstanding and can function indistinguishably from a natural set of teeth, destined to outlive patients.

Similar to traditional implants, a certain level of bone structure is required to support the dental implant in place. A bonding process known as 'Osseointegration' increases the mechanical stability and strength of your dental implant. If patients have severe bone deterioration, they are usually ineligible for traditional implants which support only one tooth. In juxtaposition the All-On-4 implants are placed strategically to share the load of the entire arch removing the need for bone grafting in most cases. A suitable jawbone structure is found to support to the All-On-4 implants during the initial consultation where we take a 3-D scanning of your mouth.

The price of the All-On-4 treatment is quoted per arch. Inclusive is the cost of extracting remaining teeth, implant surgery and the permanent prosthetic which is custom designed for you. Since your mouth is comprised of two arches, if you replace a single arch you can expect to pay half the cost of a full restoration.

Payment has never been easier with Creative Smiles buy now, pay later interest free options. We have HUMM and Denticare are options that can eb utilized for up to 24 months. 

With HUMM, consumers have the flexibility to make purchases and then spread the cost over time through a structured installment plan.  HUMM typically offers various payment plans, allowing users to select an installment period that aligns with their budget and financial preferences.

DentiCare offers patients a payment plan with their dental provider to manage the expenses associated with various dental treatments. This allowed them to break down the total cost into manageable installments, making dental care more accessible and affordable.