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Dhanashree A Minase¹, Seema Sathe¹, Anjali Borle¹

¹Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.

|March 27, 2024

Summary

The All-on-4 technique uses four dental implants to support a fixed prosthesis, offering a viable solution for severe jaw bone loss. This approach provides biomechanical advantages and has shown short-term success in restoring function and quality of life.

Keywords:

atrophied ridges full-mouth rehabilitation implant-supported fixed prosthesis prosthesis prosthodontics

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral Implantology
Prosthodontics

Background:

Alveolar ridge atrophy is a common problem after tooth loss, impacting edentulous patients.
The All-on-4 concept offers a less invasive full-arch restoration using four strategically placed implants.
Immediate loading of dental implants is increasingly favored due to high survival rates.

Observation:

The All-on-4 approach involves axial anterior implants and tilted posterior implants (30°).
This technique reduces cantilever length and improves biomechanical load distribution.
Case reports demonstrate successful rehabilitation of edentulous jaws with All-on-4 prostheses.

Findings:

The All-on-4 concept provides a viable treatment for edentulous jaws, even with bone defects.
It enables fixed prostheses with 12 teeth, enhancing patient comfort and function.
Short-term success rates are promising, though long-term data is still being gathered.

Implications:

Understanding implant biomechanics and occlusal schemes is vital for long-term success.
The All-on-4 method represents an evolution in full-arch fixed restorations with fewer implants.
This technique offers improved load distribution and patient quality of life in challenging cases.