All at Once® is the revolutionary dental solution that delivers a final dental implant bridge at the time of surgery. Zero waiting and no temporary implant bridge is required. It offers all the benefits of the popular All Teeth on 4 solution, only faster.
All at Once® is a treatment protocol performed when all of your teeth are missing or need replacing from the upper arch, lower arch, or both. The concept involves having all your teeth replaced with a single implant bridge on 4 or more dental implants.
There are four main types of full arch restorations: an instant fixed implant bridge
(All at Once®), a regular fixed implant bridge (All Teeth on 4), a removable overdenture, and a traditional full denture.
The fixed implant bridge is often the most popular restoration choice as it’s a permanent solution and will fit, feel and function similar to your natural teeth. However, all methods can have advantages and disadvantages.
Innovations in full arch implant bridge options
Until recently, most fixed implant bridge patients have had to wear bulky temporary implant bridges while their implants integrate into the bone over several months. Some disadvantages of these temporary implant bridges include:
Treatment protocols continue to adapt and change to patients’ needs and expectations. Patients increasingly want a highly functional and aesthetic result as quickly as possible, with little impact on their lifestyle, work or family commitments.
What is the history of fixed implant bridge solutions?
The All Teeth on 4 technique is the treatment concept that was developed in the 1990s. It offers total oral rehabilitation for patients tired of dentures or with teeth severely decayed, broken down or compromised due to gum disease. This technique is often referred to as AO4, AO6 or AOX, depending on the number of implants placed to support the fixed implant bridge. Most All Teeth on 4 patients will wear a temporary implant bridge for several months before transitioning to their final bridge.
The All at Once® implant bridge is the next step in dental innovation. It turns the usual fixed implant bridge treatment sequence on its head. The final implant bridge is pre-made before the surgery date. As a result, it is placed instantly at the time of surgery, eliminating the need for a temporary implant bridge.
The All at Once® procedure takes 2-4 hours, depending on the individual case, and offers predictable outcomes, faster recovery, and fewer appointments.
This protocol is especially well received by patients who are dentally phobic, who are not in a position to take a significant amount of time away from their daily schedule or responsibilities, or who find being without their teeth, even for a short period, unacceptable.
Full-mouth dental implants are a viable solution for people facing severe and chronic oral health issues. Reasons vary from patient to patient, but some of the most common causes include:
As opposed to dentures or overdentures (clip in dentures), All at Once® dental implants are a permanent set of teeth that look and feel natural, which means your teeth:
The ideal candidate for the All at Once® dental implant procedure is someone who is currently wearing dentures or will need dentures in the future and is in relatively good health.
The process of placing implants often requires the use of anaesthesia. Therefore candidates for All at Once® need to be in good health to undergo the procedure. Some medical conditions (like untreated diabetes) may make patients ineligible for the procedure. Smokers and patients taking certain medications need to know that there may be a higher risk of implant failure. Your suitability can only be determined by consultation and initial assessment with your dental provider.
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