Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Age and gender-specific flow-mediated dilation reference values and predictive factors for Chinese children and adolescents.

BMC pediatrics·2025
Same author

Diagnosis and Treatment of Periimplant Mucositis and Periimplantitis: An Overview and Related Controversial Issues.

Dental clinics of North America·2023
Same author

Controversies in Stoppage of Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications Prior to Oral Surgery.

Dental clinics of North America·2023
Same author

Update on Management of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient on Corticosteroids.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America·2021
Same author

Update on Management of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America·2021
Same author

All-on-4 Concept Update.

Dental clinics of North America·2020
Same journal

Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma: A Dental Perspective.

Dental clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

The Expanding Role of Virtual Surgical Planning in Maxillofacial Trauma Management.

Dental clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Revision Surgery for Occlusal Correction in Facial Trauma.

Dental clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Mandibular Condylar Fractures and Occlusal Management.

Dental clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Occlusion Management in Facial Trauma: A Literature Review.

Dental clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Dental Implants in Rehabilitation of Patients with Facial Trauma: a Review of Most Current Practices.

Dental clinics of North America·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position
12:25

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position

Published on: September 16, 2022

4.9K

Contemporary "All-on-4" concept.

Michael H Chan1, Curtis Holmes2

  • 1Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Dental Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, New York Harbor Healthcare System (Brooklyn Campus), 800 Poly Place (Bk-160), Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA; Department Dentistry/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Box 187, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA.

Dental Clinics of North America
|April 4, 2015
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The "All-on-4" concept offers a viable solution for edentulous patients with atrophic ridges, enabling immediate fixed restorations with high implant survival rates. This technique overcomes anatomical limitations, avoiding traditional bone grafting procedures.

Keywords:
All-on-4 conceptAtrophic maxilla & mandibleEdentulous maxillary & mandibleImmediate function restorationImplantsProsthetic

More Related Videos

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach
09:01

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Published on: January 24, 2018

12.6K
Bioelectric Analyses of an Osseointegrated Intelligent Implant Design System for Amputees
14:31

Bioelectric Analyses of an Osseointegrated Intelligent Implant Design System for Amputees

Published on: July 15, 2009

14.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 15, 2026

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position
12:25

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position

Published on: September 16, 2022

4.9K
Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach
09:01

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Published on: January 24, 2018

12.6K
Bioelectric Analyses of an Osseointegrated Intelligent Implant Design System for Amputees
14:31

Bioelectric Analyses of an Osseointegrated Intelligent Implant Design System for Amputees

Published on: July 15, 2009

14.7K

Area of Science:

  • Dental Implantology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • Restoring atrophic edentulous jaws often requires bone grafting due to anatomical limitations like pneumatized sinuses and proximity to nerves.
  • Traditional implant placement in severe atrophic ridges can be challenging, necessitating staged surgical approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the "All-on-4" concept in treating edentulous patients with atrophic alveolar ridges.
  • To assess the implant and restoration survival rates associated with the "All-on-4" technique.

Main Methods:

  • The "All-on-4" concept utilizes two vertical and two angled implants placed in the premaxilla and anterior mandible.
  • This approach allows for immediate full-arch fixed restoration placement if sufficient implant torque is achieved.
  • Biomechanical advantages include increased anterior-posterior spread and improved load distribution.

Main Results:

  • High implant survival rates were reported: 92.5-100% in the maxilla and 93-100% in the mandible.
  • Restoration survival rates were exceptionally high, reaching 99.2-100%.
  • The technique successfully circumvents the need for traditional bone grafting procedures.

Conclusions:

  • The "All-on-4" concept is a highly successful and viable treatment option for edentulous patients with atrophic ridges.
  • It provides significant biomechanical advantages and high long-term success rates for implant-retained prostheses.
  • This approach simplifies treatment by avoiding complex grafting procedures.