When is All-on-4 Dental implant procedure indicated?

All-on-4 is an implant procedure, wherein only 4 implants are utilized for providing the patients with fixed full-arch prosthesis. When bone loss is present, and bone graft procedures like sinus lift, etc and/or nerve repositioning is required, but if the patient is not willing to go for these procedures or if she/he is medically compromised, All-on-4 can be done excluding these procedures. all on 4 india ahmedabad

What is the procedure?

This procedure includes placement of two implants in the anterior/front region of the jaw and placement of 2 implants at an angle, in the posterior region of the jaw. The entire arch is loaded with fixed prosthesis only with the support of 4 implants.

What are the advantages?

A fixed prosthesis is provided on the day of surgery itself, which results in immediate restoration of function and aesthetics.
The number of implants is reduced; therefore the treatment time is drastically reduced.
Bone grafting procedures are eliminated.
It is cost-effective.

What are the disadvantages?

The support for the entire jawbone is attained only with the help of 4 implants, which is drastically less compared to the support offered by our natural teeth.
As the implants in the posterior region are tilted, bone loss might occur in long run.
Periimplantitis might occur around tilted implants.

Therefore, before arriving at a conclusion, proper guidance from a well-trained Dentist is crucial.

Teeth Care Centre, Satellite, Ahmedabad:

Teeth Care Centre has a team of well trained implant dentists and specializing in various fields of Dentistry, including prosthodontist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Pankti Patel, our Chief Dentist thoroughly evaluates the patient before arriving at a treatment plan. Also, TCC employs the best brand of implants, Nobel Biocare that is employed worldwide by quality dentists.

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HOW ARE PORCELAIN VENEERS SUPERIOR TO COMPOSITE VENEERS?

Dental veneers are tooth colored shell like structures employed for improving the aesthetics and function of the teeth in question. Dental veneers could be porcelain veneers or composite veneers.

WHEN ARE DENTAL VENEERS INDICATED?

Dental veneers are indicated in cases of permanently stained, broken or chipped off teeth, spacing between teeth and in case of stained fillings that are aesthetically unsightly.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PORCELAIN VENEERS?

The reasons why porcelain veneers are superior to composite veneers are as follows:

Porcelain veneers are durable as compared to composite veneers and can last up to 15 years. Composite veneers can easily get chipped off and it has to be replaced within 5-7 years.
As porcelain veneers are superior in strength, the amount of tooth reduction to be done is minimal whereas due to the lower strength of composite veneers, higher amount of tooth reduction has to be done.
Porcelain veneers are resistant to staining. Composite veneers are porous comparatively and therefore can easily stain and compromise dental aesthetics.
Porcelain veneers render a more natural tooth like appearance due to the translucent hue which resembles enamel unlike composite veneers.

WHY DR PANKTI PATEL?

Dr. Pankti Patel, our cosmetic dentist at Teeth Care Centre, Satellite, Ahmedabad employs the best brands of materials and highly upgraded and international techniques and standards. Along with the application of the best brands that are employed worldwide, she also provides the best services, educates patients regarding the same and specializes in Cosmetic and Laser dentistry.

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HOW IS COMPUTER GUIDED DENTAL IMPLANT SURGERY SUPERIOR TO CONVENTIONAL SURGERY?

Patients in current technological era demand dental implant treatments that are less invasive and more rapid. In the Dental sector, demand for computer aided dental implant treatments has reached its peak. Conventional methods of carrying out dental implant treatments are bygones, and are replaced by advanced methods.

What is computer aided dental implant surgery?

computer guided surgery ahmedabad A 3D scan of the patient’s oral cavity is created; a virtual representation of the surgery can be viewed through these scans. The models of the patient’s mouth and the 3D scans assist the surgeon to carry out the dental implant procedure in a way that is precise and less invasive. Guided dental implant surgery helps to locate the vital structures like nerves, sinuses, bone etc.

Computer aided surgery VS. Conventional surgery:

COMPUTER AIDED IMPLANT SURGERY	CONVENTIONAL SURGERY
Less invasive, smaller incisions.	More invasive.
Precise placement of implants, even when no landmarks are present.	Less precision as compared to computer aided surgery.
Less bleeding, pain and post operative swelling, hence rapid recovery.	Comparatively increased bleeding, pain, swelling; slow recovery.
Easy to locate vital structures.	Might pose a difficulty.
Important tool of communication between the dentist who will carry out the restoration and the surgeon.	Communication is comparatively difficult.

Why Teeth Care Centre?

Dr. Pankti Patel, our Chief Dentist carries out thorough diagnosis before arriving at possible treatment outcomes. We have a team of doctors including specialised in implant placement, oral surgeons, periodontist and prosthodontist who carry out painless and least invasive implant procedures. We employ highly upgraded computer aided technologies which cause reduced trauma to the patient. Also, we follow stringent sterilization protocols, which is crucial especially in surgical procedures like dental implant placement.

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