I am wondering how well 4 on one implants avoids bone loss. As there are only 8 implants, is it that only bones on those 8 implant area won't absorb and other areas on jawbone will still suffer bone loss? Is it adequate enough to help maintaining face structure?
November 29, 2016
Answer: Bone loss after All-on-4 Depending on the age of the patient as well as the anatomy available for implant placement, the first priority would be to place six implants on the upper arch for an All-on-6 and then All-on-4 for the lower arch. It is true that the areas where there are no implants can continue to experience atrophy or bone loss. However, the fact that the prosthesis is a hybrid that contains acrylic lends itself to filling the voids that would otherwise cause facial collapse.
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November 29, 2016
Answer: Bone loss after All-on-4 Depending on the age of the patient as well as the anatomy available for implant placement, the first priority would be to place six implants on the upper arch for an All-on-6 and then All-on-4 for the lower arch. It is true that the areas where there are no implants can continue to experience atrophy or bone loss. However, the fact that the prosthesis is a hybrid that contains acrylic lends itself to filling the voids that would otherwise cause facial collapse.
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November 23, 2016
Answer: Bone loss In regards to your question. The 4 implants should be well distributed and connected by a well fitting prosthesis(Teeth) With this in mind as you function the teeth transmit compressive and tensile forces to the bone. As bone is stimulated it maintains its structure(Wolfes Law), liken it to going to the gym and working out, if you stop working out and stop challenging your body your muscular strength will diminish. Whilst implants are they they stimulate the bone
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November 23, 2016
Answer: Bone loss In regards to your question. The 4 implants should be well distributed and connected by a well fitting prosthesis(Teeth) With this in mind as you function the teeth transmit compressive and tensile forces to the bone. As bone is stimulated it maintains its structure(Wolfes Law), liken it to going to the gym and working out, if you stop working out and stop challenging your body your muscular strength will diminish. Whilst implants are they they stimulate the bone
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