Many patients with dentures experience problems with their lower denture all too often. The lower denture tends to cause more problems than the upper denture because the lower jaw moves more, is smaller and is more prone to shrinking than the upper jaw. The lips, cheeks and tongue also interfere much more with the lower denture and have a tendency to dislodge the denture when the patient is speaking or eating. These factors often cause the lower denture to move around – even to the point of falling out – or trap food underneath as the ridge shrinks.

To combat this problem, dental implants or an implant-supported denture are the most preferred and most successful solution.  By inserting metal implants into the jaw bone and connecting the lower denture to these, we can help stabilise the denture while still allowing for comfortable and easy removal of the prosthesis for cleaning.

All-on-4 is the term used for the revolutionary solution of restoring a complete arch of teeth to a patient’s mouth.

Dental implants not only last much longer than traditional dentures, they also require less maintenance, and instead of sitting passively in a patient’s mouth, dental implants actively conserves the patient’s jaw bone and oral health.

Where dentures need to be replaced every few years, dental implants are a more long-term solution. And to make dental implants even more attractive, the All-on-4 solution offer all the benefits of dental implants but for less hassle, fewer visits to the dentist – and at a more affordable cost. This advanced technique makes it possible to restore a full arch with as little as four specifically designed dental implants as anchors for a customised prosthetic dental bridge. What you get is a new set of teeth that look and feel just like your own natural teeth.

Generally 3-4 weeks, but there are express options available as early as a week dependant on patient availability for check-ups.