All On X Dental Implants
All-On-X Implants replace a full arch of missing teeth using four to six implants to support a screw-retained denture or screw-retained implant bridge. Although many tooth replacement options are available for people who’ve lost all of their teeth or need to have their remaining teeth removed, dental implants are at the top of the list because they are permanent, natural-looking, and comfortable.
All-On-X is now one of the most popular dental implant options available. We offer this advanced and reliable technique to our patients with all or most of their teeth missing. With All-On-X, we can permanently attach lifelike replacement teeth to as few as four implants, minimising surgery time and improving recovery. Our patients are overwhelmingly satisfied with their results and enjoy their newfound ability to eat their favourite foods and share a gorgeous smile.
What are All On X Implants?
All-On-X Implants use dental implants anchored in the jawbone to support realistic-looking prosthetic teeth. Depending on the number of implants used, the procedure is sometimes referred to as All-On-4, All-On-6, or All-On-8.
The replacement teeth look and function just like your natural teeth. They’re also easy to care for. You would follow the same oral hygiene routine of brushing at least twice daily and flossing at least once daily. You will also need to schedule regular dental checkups and professional dental cleaning. While prosthetic teeth won’t decay, regular checkups help us monitor potential gum issues and implant health.
We can also place screw-retained dental bridges on the implants for patients who have lost most, but not all, of their teeth. This uses the same process to secure a permanent, fixed dental bridge for comfort and convenience.
Fast, Revolutionary All-On-X Implants
The All-On-X procedure is revolutionising dentistry. This style of dental implant is helping transform the lives of people who are missing all of their teeth while reducing trauma to the jawbone and speeding recovery times. The implants are far more comfortable than other replacement options, such as standard removable dentures. Other benefits that they have over dentures include:
- They are more secure and reliable
- No more worries about shifting or clicking dentures
- Implants prevent jawbone loss
- They stabilise the jawbone
- They encourage jawbone strength by stimulating new bone growth
Why Are Fewer Implants Desirable for All-On-X Implants?
A full arch of replacement teeth can be attached to four, six, or more implants. You can also opt for an individual implant for each tooth, with a crown to replace each one, but All-On-X implants are quickly becoming a favourite with patients of all ages because they use fewer implants to support a complete set of upper or lower teeth.
Research has shown that a full arch of upper or lower teeth requires at least 4 implants for adequate support. Dental implants are small, screw-like posts that function the same way your natural tooth root does. The screws, made of titanium, are placed into the jawbone. They then fuse directly with the bone to provide stability and reliability.
With fewer implants, a process that used to take months can now be completed in one day. If the patient tolerates implant insertion well, the prosthetic teeth can be attached immediately. Prosthetic teeth stabilise the implants and provide support during the healing process. When the following conditions are met, the procedure can be completed in as little as one day:
- Implants must not be moved during the healing process, or they will not fuse to the jawbone correctly
- Patients must follow a soft diet and eliminate hard, crunchy, and soft foods for the first 6-8 weeks
- Implants need to be placed strategically for the best support
All-On-X Implants are more time-efficient and affordable than using an individual implant for each tooth. Using All-On-X Implants provides the same benefits as individual dental implants, but in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost.