All-on-4™ Procedures

Dental Implant Centers are corporate-owned centers that provide a wide range of dental implant procedures, including All-on-4. This procedure is similar to the Teeth-in-an-Hour procedure Dr. Singer offers at our office; however, there are several misconceptions about what the All-on-4 offers.

The first misconception is that you can walk in and have teeth that same day. The procedure requires considerable planning, including CT scans and denture design – this usually takes at least a couple of weeks.

With All-on-4, all of the teeth are removed to make room for the implants and implant-supported denture. Often good teeth are removed, as they are in the way. This results in an altered gumline and bone level and the need for an acrylic base on the denture.

Acrylic-based dentures wear out very quickly – over a few years or so, because acrylic is relatively soft and retains stains and odors.

The acrylic base results in a passageway beneath the denture that collects food and constantly needs cleaning. Dental Implant Centers deliberately avoid showing this aspect of All-on-4 anywhere in their advertising.

With the use of a staged approach and bone replacement procedures, if necessary, we can preserve natural teeth and preserve natural bone and gum levels. We can then use all-porcelain crowns, which can mimic the look and feel of natural teeth and don't absorb stains, odors, or bacteria. With a staged approach, we can achieve more natural results.

Case Study

Denise

Denise had her teeth removed, with implants replacing teeth one-for-one. She had a temporary denture until the gums and bone healed around the new implants, and while permanent teeth were crafted from porcelain. This method allowed her to avoid the bone and gum loss that results in the need for pink acrylic or pink porcelain. 

See more before-and-after implant photos with Dr. Singer here.

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Call our conveniently located Washington, DC, or Old Town Alexandria, VA, dental office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation or second opinion visit. Dr. Singer will assess your current level of oral health, discuss your goals for your smile, and recommend a unique and practical treatment plan specifically for you. Outside of Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA, we serve Arlington, Fairfax, Springfield, Burke, and surrounding areas.