All-on-4® Treatment Concept » Michigan Oral Surgeons Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Adrian & Dexter MI

Completely Restore Your Smile With One Simple Treatment

A single dental implant is a great way to replace a missing tooth. However, restoring a full arch of teeth with dental implants is a costly and extensive process. Fortunately, surgical advances have made it possible for patients needing a full arch of teeth to do so with the All-on-4^® treatment concept.

The All-on-4 treatment concept is an implant-supported prosthesis for an entire upper or lower arch of teeth. Unlike dentures, the All-on-4 treatment concept secures the prosthesis in place with four medical grade titanium implants. The All-on-4 treatment concept allows patients to enjoy all the benefits of dental implants without the hassle of receiving individual implants. The results are functional, natural-looking, and confidence-boosting.

Benefits of the All-on-4 Treatment Concept

Patients who choose the All-on-4 treatment concept enjoy many benefits not provided by other restoration procedures, including:

Elimination of pain caused by decaying or damaged teeth
A prosthesis which looks and feels like natural teeth
Prevention of bone loss caused by missing teeth
A natural-looking smile
Full chewing capabilities

All-on-4 Treatment Concept Candidacy

You may be a candidate for the All-on-4 treatment concept if you:

Have several missing or failing teeth
Wear dentures
Are in need of multiple dental implants

In general, patients who are healthy enough to undergo a routine dental extraction are healthy enough to receive the All-on-4 treatment concept. Michigan Oral Surgeons creates personalized treatment plans for every patient. During your consultation, your oral surgeon will discuss your treatment in depth, including your options for anesthesia. For a detailed treatment plan, contact us to schedule a consultation.

Local

Local anesthesia is commonly used for minor oral surgical procedures such as simple dental extractions, single dental implant placement, or small soft tissue biopsies in the mouth. Local anesthetic only affects the site to be worked on.

IV Sedation

IV sedation is administered directly into the patient’s vein. The medications act to give the patient a combination of tranquility, sedation, and amnesia. The amount and type of medication given will determine the depth of anesthesia. This technique is most commonly used during the removal of impacted wisdom teeth, extensive dental implant surgery, or any surgical treatment that is more complex.

Nitrous Oxide

This is commonly known as laughing gas. This is a mild sedative that is administered through inhalation. It is commonly used in young children and is always accompanied by a local anesthetic injection in the area to be treated. After the treatment is completed, the patient will breathe some oxygen for a few minutes, and the sedative effects of the gas will dissipate.

At Michigan Oral Surgeons, we are committed to providing a 5-star experience for every patient. Listen to a few of our patients share their firsthand experience about what it’s like to be cared for at our practice.