Question 1

How long do All on 4 Dental Implants last?

Accepted Answer

If well looked after, the teeth and dental implants should last for many years with All on Four treatment. You'll need to take care of the implants at home and attend regular appointments. All on Four dental implants require visits to the dental hygienist to ensure they're well maintained.

Question 2

Do All on 4 Dental Implants look like real teeth?

Accepted Answer

Smile in a Day feels very much like natural teeth because the teeth are made to fit your mouth and any remaining teeth. Since they're fixed in the mouth and can't be removed, they feel just like real teeth. This makes them more stable than removable dentures, as All on 4 dental implants replicate the function of natural teeth.

Question 3

How long does it take for All on 4 Dental Implants to heal?

Accepted Answer

The healing time after implant surgery for Smile in a Day is typically short—usually no more than 7 to 10 days before you're feeling back to normal. It's important to remember that the healing time depends on the extent of the surgery, such as whether teeth need to be removed or if a bone graft is required. In some cases, it may take up to a couple of weeks before everything feels fully back to normal.

Question 4

How painful are All on 4 Dental Implants?

Accepted Answer

The procedure itself is carried out under local anaesthetic, often with the option of intravenous sedation, so the procedure is not painful. Depending on the extent of the surgery or any teeth that need to be removed, some postoperative pain is normal. Your dentist will recommend over-the-counter pain medication and provide any aftercare tips to make your recovery as comfortable as possible.

Question 5

How do All on 4 Dental Implants differ from single dental implants?

Accepted Answer

A single-tooth dental implant replaces just one tooth with an implant and a crown attached to it. Smile in a Day uses a small number of implants to support a larger number of teeth, usually allowing the replacement of a full set of teeth rather than just one individual tooth.

Question 6

Can All on 4 Dental Implants be completed in one day?

Accepted Answer

Typically, with Smile in a Day, any remaining teeth that need to be extracted are removed, the implants are placed in carefully pre-planned locations, and a temporary bridge is fitted onto these implants the same day. A couple of months later, we’ll replace the temporary bridge with a permanent one.

Question 7

Does food get stuck under All on 4 Dental Implants?

Accepted Answer

The permanent bridge fitted onto the implants with Smile in a Day treatment is designed by the lab to allow for easy cleaning. While food can get stuck underneath the bridge, as with any bridge, cleaning and removing any food particles should be very easy.