ALL-ON-4 or ALL-on-6?
Dr. Roxane Katiya DMD
info@drroxanekatiya.com | 514-476-0444
Sometimes teeth have reached a point of no return. The restorations are irretrievably broken down, the gums may have receded and have decay and the only solution may be extract and replace them. With regular follow ups at 6 months with your dentist, the use of waterpik and regular cleaning, you will find the joy to eat again and gain back confidence to smile again.
Patients often fear implant traitement because of the surgery and the price but know that the majority of patients often tell us they should have done it before and regret have waiting for so long. These types of surgeries are extremely well planned digitally and are very precise and have a high success rate.
The ALL-ON-4 and ALL-ON-6 is a treatment where all the teeth are removed and replaced immediately with 4-6 implants so that you can leave the same day with your teeth. Sometimes the quality of bone does not allow us to place the fixed denture on the same day and the patient must leave with a removable denture.
Why 4 or 6 implants?
We have to evaluate multiple factors unique to the patient to determine which is the best treatment option for them. 4 implants on the lower jaw is often sufficient to replace the 12 missing lower teeth to retreat an adequate mastication surface while the upper jaw often requires a minimum of 6 implants because the bone is less dense and the curb of the arch is more pronounced and needs more lip support for aesthetics. No matter the number of implants, the price is the same for this type of treatment to allow Dr Katiya the possibility of choosing the right treatment for each patient.
At the clinic, we try to execute all our treatments with the most delicate, gentle and least invasive approach. This reduces post-operative complications and recuperation times. The atmosphere of the clinic is relaxing and warm to reassure even the most anxious.
The tendency in oral surgery is really to go toward micro-surgery and the least invasive possible approach and that is part of our philosophy.
Our objective is really to find the best treatment for you and a situation that is unique and respects your budget and expectations.
The advantages of the ALL-ON-X treatment
-Allows to conserve the appearance and comfort of natural fixed teeth
-The dentures are fixed and not removable
-You leave with your smile
-The palate is unobstructed
When you will have your final dentures and the implants will be integrated, you will be able to eat what you want and bi-annual follow ups will be recommended.
Disadvantages of all on x
More costly
For the first 4 months you may not eat hard foods or chew to allow the implants to integrate
You must follow recommendations to the T
Are you a candidate for this procedure?
Non-smoker
In good health
No medications for osteoporosis
Have a budget of at least 16 000$ for the lower, 25 000$ for the top
Be available for multiple appointments
Am I too old ?
If you are in good health and are between the ages of 20-80 years old you are a good candidate
The average age of our patients is 55 to 70 years old
Its too expensive
We offer financing and you can claim tax deduction as this is a medical treatment. Patients who invest in implantologie have a better chewing capacity and eat a more varied diet that is often more nutritious and are in better health. It is therefore an investment in your health and life.
What about the pain?
Surprisingly enough, patients recover quite quickly. It takes a good week to feel good and to get rid of swelling and two weeks to get back to almost normal.
Come in for a consultation so we can reassure you, determine the right treatment plan for you and answer any questions you may have!
Zygomatic implants
For patients with a severe lack of bone structure in the upper jaw, there is an alternative way to restore a fixed smile: zygomatic implants. With a maxillofacial surgeon trained in the ZAGA technique, implants are placed in the zygomatic bones of the jaw and an immediate fixed prosthesis is put in place to allow you to regain a fixed smile without bone graft. The integration period lasts between 4 and 6 months.
Cost
The cost of the surgery with intravenous sedation is $15-19,000
Same day indexed fixed prosthesis $2500
Final prosthesis $10,000
2 implants for removable prosthesis
For patients with lower dentures, the most economical solution is still 2 lower implants.
Your denture is loose and you can't stand having your lower gums irritated, rubbed and ulcerated, forcing your muscles to keep the denture in place. This solution is for you.
Cost
$3600 for 2 implants including the scan and the surgical guide and the reading of the prosthesis during 4 months
Final prosthesis on implants $5000 with denturist Natasha Lambert
You can always add implants for it to be fixed.