Is it Painful to Get All-on-4 Implants in Kallangur | Kallangur Dentists

All-on-4 implants are a commonly recommended restoration for missing teeth. Why? Because there are numerous benefits of replacing your missing or damaged teeth with all-on-4 implants. Dental implants not only provide natural-looking teeth but also help you bite and chew more like natural teeth.

However, whenever the word surgery is connected with a term, it tends to have a negative connotation. A lot of patients ask us, is it painful to get all-on-4 implants in Kallangur?

So, here is a small guide about the dental implant that will help you understand the process better.

Does All-on-4 Implant Surgery Hurt?

You should not feel pain during the procedure, because it is carried out under local anaesthetic, which numbs the area completely. You may feel pressure and vibration, but not sharp pain. Sedation may also be available for suitable patients, and your dentist will talk through the options with you. After the implantation, once the numbness wears off, you may feel soreness. Rarely, a few patients have more severe pain after the all-on-4 dental implant surgery. Pain that gets worse after the first few days, rather than better, can be a sign of infection or a problem with healing, and needs to be checked. For most patients, the recovery is not nearly as painful as they feared it to be.

Depending on where the implant is placed, discomfort or pain can also be felt in the cheeks, chin, or underneath the eyes.

How Long Do You Feel Pain or Discomfort After All-on-4 Implant?

You may feel a slight discomfort in the treated area, face, and jaw for few days. Sometimes, you may also notice swelling in your mouth, but your dentist will advise you on pain relief, and antibiotics may be prescribed where needed. Swelling and pain will start to decrease after 3-4 days of the procedure. And within two weeks, you will notice the pain and swelling is gone. But, if the pain and swelling are still present after the second week, visit our dentists immediately as it may be a sign of infection.

What Are the Benefits of All-on-4 Implant?

The benefits of All-on-4 implants include:

• Help to preserve the jaw bone where the implants are placed, which shrinks after tooth loss
• A way to improve the smile and replace failing teeth in one plan
• A natural-looking set of teeth fixed to implants in the jawbone
• A fixed bridge that does not move like a loose denture, so many patients find eating and speaking easier once healing is complete

Am I a Good candidate for All-on-4 Implants?

All-on-4 is designed for people who have lost all, or nearly all, of the teeth in one jaw, have teeth that cannot be saved, or wear a full denture that will not stay in place. It replaces a whole arch of teeth on four implants, so it is not used for one or two missing teeth; a single dental implant or an implant bridge suits those cases. When you lose teeth, the surrounding bone begins to shrink. Because the back implants are angled, All-on-4 can often avoid a bone graft, but you still need enough bone at the implant sites and healthy gums, and a 3D CBCT scan shows whether that applies to you. If teeth need to be removed, this can often happen in the same surgery, and where a bone graft is needed, our dentists will explain it first.

How to Reduce Discomfort and Pain After All-on-4 Dental Implant?

Here are some common ways to reduce pain as well as discomfort and boost the healing process after the implant:

• Strictly follow the instructions recommended by our dentists after dental implant surgery.
• Regularly clean your mouth with a mild warm saltwater solution in order to avoid infection and maximize healing.
• Avoid hot, crunchy, or spicy food for at least a week to protect the healing gums.
• Brush gently near the implant sites
• Use cold compresses to reduce pain
• Get in touch with our dentist as directed

Have A Question About All-on-4 Implants in Kallangur?

Do you have a question in your mind? Ask us! Our dentists are happy to answer any questions you have. If you are delaying your All-on-4 implant surgery because of pain concerns, talk to us about how we keep you comfortable, including sedation for suitable patients. At Kallangur Dental Surgery, All-On-4 starts from $19,000 per arch, and your free consultation, booked with a $75 deposit that is refunded at your appointment or if you cancel with 48 hours' notice, ends with a written, itemised quote. If you would like to schedule an all-on-4 implant consultation, contact us today.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before going ahead, you may wish to get a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

You can book a dental appointment online with us or call us on (07) 3886 0933.