Immediate loading of all-on-4 concept: 12 months follow-up

Abstract

This study aims to show 12 months follow-up of the treatment of an edentulous patient with concerns about using removable dentures with immediately loaded fixed prosthesis with All on four treatment concept. Our patient, a 55-year-old female patient without any systemic disease was referred to Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. The intraoral examination and radiographic evaluation had been done. All on four treatment concept had been applied. The All-on-4 concept is a highly effective treatment option for complete edentulism that yields excellent results and does not require major surgeries. Due to the low number of implants, it is a cost-effective alternative. Given these advantages, it is often a preferred treatment modality. In summary, the All-on-4 treatment requires careful planning and consideration of patient expectations, offering a reliable and cost-effective solution for complete edentulism without the need for extensive surgical procedures.

Keywords

• All-on-four
• immediate loading
• implant

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