[Health Column] All-on-Four: Is it possible to restore full dental function with just four implants?

 

hello. Director Jeong Jae-wook of Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic no see.

 

When teeth are severely damaged or most of them are missing, many people worry, “Should I get implants for all of them?”
But recently Supporting a full set of teeth with just four implants Doing it All-on-Four This method is becoming an alternative. You probably have a lot of questions about this treatment, including the cost, pain, and recovery speed.

 

Today, I'll take a closer look at what this treatment is and who it can help.

 

 

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1. What is the principle behind All-on-Four supporting the entire tooth?

👋 A method that stably supports the entire tooth with four strong pillars

 

All-on-Four is a treatment that places only four implants (six depending on the situation) in the strongest location of the gum bone, and then attaches a fixed prosthesis that connects all teeth on top of them.
If we use a building analogy, it is similar to the principle that a top plate can be stably supported as long as a few core supports are strong, without having to install the pillars closely together.

 

 

• No need to place unnecessary implants

• Effectively designing power distribution

• Precision treatment aimed at restoring full function

If you have been putting off treatment because of the burden of having to “plant all your teeth,”

It would be a good idea to get professional advice to see if all-on-one is possible.

 

 

2. What are the costs and recovery speed? Will it be expensive?

👋 Economical + Reduced Physical Burden = A Realistic Treatment Option
The biggest advantage of All-on-Four is Reduced cost burden and faster recovery no see.

 

✔️Reduced cost burden

• The number of plants to be planted is greatly reduced, reducing surgical and material costs.

✔️ Reduced recovery burden

• The scope of surgery is reduced

• The likelihood of needing bone grafting is likely to decrease.

• Pain and swelling are described as relatively minimal.

 

The advantage is that it can be a relatively less physically burdensome treatment option for the elderly and those with systemic diseases.

 

3. What is the difference between dentures and braces?

👋 Not removable dentures, but 'fixed teeth that feel like your own teeth'

 

All-on-four is not the removable dentures that are commonly thought of.

 

✔️ This is what makes it different

• How the prosthesis is 'completely fixed' to the implant

• Reduces foreign body sensation by not covering the palate

• You can taste the food more naturally

• You can comfortably chew apples, meat, etc. without worrying about them becoming loose.

 

 

❓ FAQ

 

Q1. Are 4 really strong enough?

A1. Yes. The 10-year survival rate is over 90%.
The implant angle and position are precisely designed, and the posterior implant is planted at a slight angle to stably support the entire tooth.

 

Q2. How long does it take to recover after surgery?

A2. One of the great advantages of All-on-Four is its recovery speed.
Because a temporary prosthesis is usually fitted immediately after surgery. Conversation and light meals are possible on the day of surgery. It is advised to do so.

 

Q3. Isn't it actually more expensive?

A3. It is much more economical than implanting each tooth one by one.
This can reduce the number of implants needed and the possibility of bone grafting, which can also reduce additional costs.

 

 

📝 conclusion

 

All-on-four is a “high-difficulty, precision treatment that stably restores the entire tooth function using four pillars.”

It's not a solution that works for everyone, but for those who qualify, A fast and realistic recovery solution This could be it.

 

✔️ Points to remember

• All-on-for: A treatment option that reduces both cost and physical burden.

• A precise diagnosis must be made first.

• Sufficient consultation with experienced medical staff is important.

We encourage you to make safe and wise choices so you can chew, smile, and return to your daily life.

 

 

Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic

Director Jeong Jae-wook

Ministry of Health and Welfare, Dental Prosthodontics Specialist

Graduated from Yonsei University College of Dentistry

Graduated with a master's degree from Yonsei University School of Dentistry

Intern at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital , Prosthodontics Residency Completion

Korean Academy of Prosthodontics, recognized and full member

Korean Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology (KAOMI) Premium Member

Regular member of the Korean Society of Temporomandibular Joint and Occlusion

Full member of the Korean Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry

jeon ) Adjunct Professor, Yonsei University College of Dentistry

jeon ) Former Director of Yonsei Good Day Dental Clinic Yangjae Branch

hyeon ) Korean Academy of Prosthodontics, Board of Review , Expert Committee/Academic Affairs Committee

hyeon ) Korean Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology (KAOMI) Director of Academic Planning

 

 

 

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