Full-Arch Implant-Supported Cases: The Beauty of All On 4

All On 4

With their versatility, these fixed prostheses offer several benefits over conventional dentures, including:

Using a fully digital workflow for full-arch implant-supported restorations offers many benefits. Patient acceptance is enhanced, and the overall process is more efficient, predictive, and comfortable.

To achieve these benefits, the clinician must understand the overall All On 4 dental implant process and be familiar with the digital workflows. Therefore, Burbank Dental Lab recommends that doctors implement digital processes to complete several cases using conventional impression methods. Also, the clinician should be familiar with using an intraoral scanner.

With the proper experience, a digital workflow will be as follows:

1. Evaluate the patient’s existing denture

• Approve form and function
• Evaluate the vertical dimension of occlusion

2. Pre-surgery

• Scan the denture
• Scan the soft tissue past the rugae
• Scan the denture while in the mouth down to the vestibule
• Send the scanned data to Burbank Dental Lab

4. Temporaries

• The scans will be used to create a provisional that can be inserted within a day or two of surgery.
• If requested, the PMMA will be fabricated using titanium bases.
• The design of the PMMA will be a highwater design to combat inflammation.
• A printed model can be used along with a verification jig.

As with many dental procedures, there are several different approaches a clinician can take when deciding on a specific workflow of a particular case. The digital protocols offer the highest level of fabrication processes. Understanding the overall pros and cons of these cases is extremely important.

Also, knowing which workflow would work best is important. When working on these large complex cases, Burbank Dental Lab should become involved as early as possible to help with proper treatment planning. The doctor and lab relationship is essential during an All On 4 case to ensure complete patient satisfaction.

A large case like this deserves the best, and that is exactly what we offer here at Burbank Dental Lab. If you are interested in working with Burbank Dental Lab on your next All On 4 cases, call or chat with us today.