Arrival & Preparation: You’ll arrive at the clinic, where the team will prepare you for surgery. This includes discussions with your surgeon and anaesthetist about the procedure and general anaesthetic options.
Surgery: Under general anaesthetic (GA), your surgeon will perform the following:
Extractions (if necessary): Any remaining teeth are carefully removed.
Jaw Bone Reshaping: The jaw bone is reshaped to accommodate the implants.
Implant Placement: Implants are strategically positioned based on a pre-determined plan.
Closing Wounds: The surgical sites are closed with dissolvable sutures.
Recovery Period: After surgery, you’ll spend time in recovery under the supervision of nursing staff as the anaesthetic wears off.
Digital Implant Scan: Before you wake up completely, the restorative team will take a digital scan of the newly placed implants. This scan is crucial for creating the template for your temporary teeth.
Laboratory Process: Using the digital scan, the lab will start creating a 3-D printed template of your proposed teeth. This process takes about 2-4 hours.
Temp Fitting: The lab sends the 3-D printed template to the clinic. The restorative team will fit this template onto your implants.
Fine-Tuning: Any necessary adjustments to the template are made with your input to ensure comfort and aesthetics. This step is critical for the production of your final teeth.
The All On 4 Plus® method is designed to work in cases of bone loss. In many instances, we can avoid bone grafting altogether. In more complex cases, advanced techniques such as zygomatic implants may be an option. The webinar will cover what’s possible.