When you lose teeth, it can compromise both the form and function of your smile. Through the All-on-4 dental implants process, Saline Oral Facial & Dental Implant Surgery offers total restoration, allowing you to smile confidently while enjoying all your favorite foods again. We are pleased to offer All-on-4 dental implants to our patients in Saline, MI in the Ann Arbor area who have lost multiple teeth or anticipate needing several teeth extracted.
How is All-on-4 Different from Dentures?
Historically, full smile restoration has been performed with slip-on dentures. All-on-4 is altogether more advanced and effective, using a handful of carefully placed dental implants to secure your dental prosthesis in place. This leads to a more natural-looking result, a stronger and more secure bite, and preservation of your healthy teeth and jawbone.
What are the Advantages of All-on-4 Dental Implants?
Our practice recommends the All-on-4 treatment concept for a number of reasons, including:
- Total smile rehabilitation in just one appointment
- Natural-looking and fully functional results
- No unwanted effects to remaining healthy teeth
- Longer lasting and more cost effective than traditional dentures
Ideal Candidates for All-on-4 Dental Implants
If you live in Saline or Ann Arbor, MI and have lost a number of teeth, whether to facial trauma or severe tooth decay, you may qualify for All-on-4 dental implants. During your initial consultation, our doctor will evaluate your teeth and gums, along with your medical history, to confirm your eligibility for a safe, successful procedure.
Missing Teeth
If you are missing a single tooth, you are probably better qualified for a simple implant placement. With the All-on-4 treatment concept, we can replace multiple teeth, including entire dental arches, with as few as four carefully placed implants. This makes All-on-4 a great option if you require total smile rehabilitation.
Good Health
The best candidates for surgery also need to have good health overall, including no underlying health conditions that would create high-risk situations during surgery. Additionally, it is important to have any periodontal disease brought under control before receiving dental implants.
Your All-on-4 Dental Implant Journey
| Step | What Happens | Your Experience |
| 1. Consultation | Meet Dr. Fisher, review your 3D imaging, and discuss your smile goals, oral health, and medical history. | A focused, one-on-one consultation that gives you space to ask questions and feel fully informed. |
| 2. Personalized Plan | Receive a customized All-on-4 treatment plan, including sedation options and a clear outline of each phase. | Know exactly what to expect from start to finish. |
| 3. Day of Surgery | Your implants are placed in our state-of-the-art surgical suite using advanced technology for precision and comfort. | Relax in a calm, supportive environment with a compassionate surgical team. |
| 4. Immediate Recovery | You’ll rest in-office as you wake comfortably from sedation. Dr. Fisher provides detailed home-care instructions. | A trusted family member or friend will drive you home as you begin your healing journey. |
| 5. Follow-Up & Restoration | We monitor your healing closely and coordinate with your restoring dentist to ensure a seamless transition to your new smile. | Ongoing care and communication that make you feel supported every step of the way. |
Our team coordinates every visit and is always just a phone call away if questions arise throughout your All-on-4 dental implant journey.
Recovery and Aftercare
Following your All-on-4 procedure, you will be discharged to rest and relax at home. Most patients feel ready to resume their normal activities within just a couple of days, though it may take several days to transition from soft foods and liquids back to your normal diet.
Some swelling and tenderness can be expected during your recovery, but these symptoms can almost always be managed with simple non-narcotic remedies, such as Motrin.
Discover Exparel® for Opioid-Free Pain Management
Exparel is a proven and exceptionally efficient pre-medication option available at our practice. This innovative solution not only alleviates pain directly at the surgical site during your procedure but also effectively manages pain for an extended period into your recovery. In some cases, patients find they can completely forgo traditional post-surgical pain medications, thanks to the remarkable effects of Exparel. What sets it apart is its opioid-free composition, eliminating the associated risks and side effects commonly linked with prescription opioids. During your consultation with Dr. Fisher, you can explore adding this advanced pain control medication into your personalized treatment plan.
Excellence in All-on-4 in the Ann Arbor Area
All-on-4 dental implants provide you with a second chance at a confident, complete, fully functional set of teeth. Our practice has extensive experience promoting patient well-being during the All-on-4 process, and we invite you to schedule a consultation to learn more. Contact Saline Oral Facial & Dental Implant Surgery in Saline, MI at (734) 547-6003.