Fixed, not removable
The prosthesis is secured to your implants and doesn't come in and out like a denture.
Restorative care
All-on-4 in Schererville, IN
Losing most or all of your teeth changes more than your smile. It affects how you eat, speak, and feel about yourself, and it changes the shape of your jaw over time. The All-on-4 Treatment Concept replaces a full arch of missing teeth with a fixed prosthesis anchored to four implants.
The basics
What Is the All-on-4 Treatment Concept?
Historically, replacing a full arch of missing teeth meant placing 6 to 8 implants to support an arch of prosthetic bridgework, and bone loss could make some patients ineligible.
The All-on-4 Treatment Concept, developed by Dr. Paulo Maló in the early 1990s, replaces an entire arch, or both arches, of missing teeth using four strategically placed implants instead. A provisional restoration can be placed the same day as the implants, so you don't go without teeth during healing.
After several months of healing, the provisional is replaced with a long-term restoration made of titanium and acrylic or a tooth-colored material called zirconia.
Why it works
Why All-on-4
Four implants, one arch
A full arch of missing teeth is replaced with just four strategically placed implants.
Same day
Provisional the same day
A temporary restoration can be placed the same day as your implants.
Maintenance
Caring for Your All-on-4 Restoration
- Daily cleaning with a water flosser, brushing, and the tools we recommend for around your implants.
- Keeping your routine dental appointments so we can check the prosthesis and clean around the implants.
- Periodic professional cleaning and polishing to remove any buildup under the prosthesis.
- Expect the tooth portion of the restoration to eventually need replacement as it wears over time.
Which fits
Is All-on-4 Right for You?
If you're missing most or all of your teeth in an arch, All-on-4 may be worth discussing, especially if you want a fixed solution rather than a removable denture. Compare it with dentures and implant dentures →
How it works
How All-on-4 Works
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Consultation.
We evaluate your bone and discuss whether All-on-4 fits your situation.
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Implants & provisional.
Four implants are placed and a provisional restoration is attached the same day.
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Long-term restoration.
After healing, your final restoration is fitted and secured.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All-on-4?
All-on-4 is a treatment concept that replaces a full arch of missing teeth with a fixed prosthesis anchored to four implants, rather than a removable denture.
Will I be without teeth during healing?
No. A provisional restoration is typically placed the same day as the implants.
How do I care for an All-on-4 restoration?
Daily cleaning with the tools we recommend, plus regular visits so we can check and clean around the implants and prosthesis.
Missing Most or All of Your Teeth? Let's Talk About All-on-4.
New patients can start with a first visit, or contact us with questions first.