PATIENT JOURNEY
The All on 4 Bridge at Nuffield Dental is tailored made specifically for you.
These are the various situations as to when the MALO CLINIC All on 4 Bridge at Nuffield Dental is a potential treatment option:
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Failing upper or lower teeth
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Complete full denture wearer (upper/ lower or both)
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Partial dentures wearer (upper/ lower or both)
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Combinations of the above
The treatment stages are clearly outlined below:
Consultation
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A complimentary consultation is arranged at one of our clinics with an All on 4 Dentist.
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We initially assess your availability of bone for case suitability using a X-ray and discuss your main concerns.
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A CT scan is arranged or appropriate X-rays to assess your bone quality and quantity. The All on 4 Dentist is then able to confirm the final treatment plan.
Preoperative Stage
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A Nuffield treatment coordinator will then speak to you and counsel you on the entire procedure and financial costs
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A deposit is paid.
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Moulds of your mouth and shade of your current and planned teeth are taken.
Day of Surgery
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You should eat up to 4 hours before the surgery
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Existing teeth in the required jaw are removed in a single surgical visit in the morning. A minimum of 4 dental implants are then placed immediately.
After Surgery
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A full arch acrylic bridge is then attached in the afternoon to the 4 implants.
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Your smile is restored on the same day.
Review visits
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You will be reviewed at the 1st week, 2nd week following surgery and then monthly till 8 weeks have elapsed especially to ascertain how you keep the All on 4 bridge clean.
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An xray will be taken to assess the healing of your implants at 8 weeks following the surgery.
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You will then be able to resume normal dietary habits.
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We advise all patients to have 3-4 monthly regular visits to the hygienist and see your dentist 6 monthly.