I NEED ALL OF MY TEETH FIXED
I NEED ALL OF MY TEETH FIXED
Often, dental problems can run deeper than cosmetics. This is why our unique treatment planning philosophy is so important. Our aim is to address your general oral health, your bite, any missing teeth to create a beautiful smile with manageable maintenance and longevity in mind.
Treatment Options
Are you experiencing any of these concerns?
- Heavily broken down or decayed teeth
- Loose teeth or multiple missing teeth
- Chronic gum and bone disease
- Chronic jaw and bite problems
For patients with multiple areas of concern, there can be two main treatment pathways – one is to keep and restore natural teeth, and the other is to entirely replace the natural teeth.
- Full mouth reconstruction, using a combination of dental implants and porcelain veneers (keep and restore natural teeth)
- All-on-4 treatment (complete replacement)
Your recommended pathway will be dictated by your dental condition and your smile goals. For a more personal idea, we encourage a consultation with our team at Advanced Dental Artistry, where our unique approach to treatment planning will outline your possible options.
All-on-4
- Treatment Length: 4 days
- Treatment Longevity: Implants = Lifetime | Bridge = 5-7 years
- Reversible? No
- Recovery Time: 1-2 weeks
- Treatment Cost: $$$$
Full Mouth Reconstruction
- Treatment Length: 6 weeks – 12 months
- Treatment Longevity: Implants = Lifetime | Porcelain = 10-15 years
- Reversible? No
- Recovery Time: 1-2 weeks
- Treatment Cost: $$$$
Key Details
How long does treatment normally take?
- All-on-4 – 3-4 weeks of planning, then a new set of teeth is inserted within 4 days.
- Full mouth reconstruction – 6 weeks – 12 months.
How long does treatment last?
- All-on-4 – This is not a quick fix procedure – there are important aftercare instructions and new habits that must be followed to ensure success. With good oral hygiene you can expect your All-on-4 implants to last a lifetime, with the bridge to be replaced after 5-7 years.
- Single Dental Implant – Implant usually lasts permanently, with the implant crown to be replaced every 10-15 years.
- Porcelain Reconstructive Work – 10-15 years.
How do I maintain the desired outcome?
- Carefully follow the hygiene and healing recommendations suggested during and after your treatment.
- Adopt recommended habits for maintaining oral health.
- Wear your nightguard to protect the teeth from night-time clenching and grinding.
- Attend regular hygiene visits (every 6 months).
- Avoid smoking and/or vaping.
Does it hurt?
- For the comfort of our clients, All-on-4 treatment is carried out under IV Sedation. You may experience some discomfort during the immediate post-operative stage, but we will provide you with the care, medication and tools to get through this time. Your comfort is our top priority.
- For full mouth reconstruction, there are a number of sedation options.
- The best people to ask about recovery experiences are our past patients, who are happy to share their journeys with you.
What is the expected recovery time?
- After All-on-4 surgery, the typical recovery time is a week. We advise patients to take this time off work from Monday (surgery) through Thursday (insert) and until Sunday for rest. Some patients will take an additional week off, because that’s how long it takes for possible swelling to go down. However, the additional week is up to your discretion since you can consider how well your body usually recovers and heals. We can supply a medical certificate for the time required to recover.
- It takes 4 months for the implants to fully integrate with the bone. During this time, we will have a series of follow up appointments and you will be on a soft food diet (food you can cut with a spoon). At the 4-month mark, once everything is healed, your dentist will give you the go ahead to eat all the foods you love again!
- For full mouth reconstruction, treatment is completed progressively over a period of months. After each treatment visit, you can expect 1-2 days of recovery. You may sedate for your appointment and take some pre-sedation medication the night before, but unfortunately this means you cannot drive to and from your appointment. We also advise taking your treatment day and the next day off work, as you may still be under the effects of the medication. We can supply a medical certificate for the time required in order to recover.
What are the key risks?
- Permanent and irreversible: Implants are a permanent solution, where patients are unable to return to having natural teeth once treatment begins.
- Implant failure: There are both avoidable (medical conditions, smoking and heavy grinding) and unavoidable (3-5% of cases worldwide) implant failures. Implant failures can be addressed by your dentist, but are most likely to be managed effectively when identified early, which is why ongoing hygiene and reviews are necessary.
- Complex treatment: Implant and full mouth procedures require complex processes where complications can arise and the experience of your treating dentist, anaesthetist and team is critical.
- Rushed consent and planning: Completely understanding your treatment is essential. Proper planning also ensures functional speech and eating abilities, alongside achieving desired aesthetic outcomes. Rushing this process can be detrimental to your treatment success.
- Being unprepared for ongoing maintenance: Regular appointments are needed to maintain the desired treatment outcome, and patients must factor in the time and costs required in the future, as well as bridge replacement.
- Porcelain bridges and crowns are durable, but they are not indestructible. There is a risk of chipping or breakage, particularly if the bridge or crown is subjected to excessive force or pressure. This is why it is critical to wear a nightguard to prevent wear and tear.
Full Mouth Reconstruction: John’s Case Study
John came to see us to improve the aesthetics of his smile, fix his bite and replace some pre-existing dental work. Watch John’s Case Study:
See the Difference for Yourself
Curious about what’s possible for your smile? Our Before & Afters page showcases real transformations from patients who, like you, were ready to discover their options. Explore cases by treatment type and main concern!
