What Can I Expect after an All-on-4 Procedure?

As little as 60 years ago, innovations in dental health available to us today would have been unimaginable. Having a set of teeth that look and feel natural after you have lost your own would not have been possible even if you were the wealthiest, most powerful person alive. But nowadays, we have access to innovative procedures such as All-on-4 dental implants. 

All-on-4 dental implants are a cost-effective long-term solution if you have missing or loose teeth, advanced gum disease or frequent and severe dental infections. Another major reason to get All-on-4 implants is that they prevent jaw bone deterioration. 

But once you get your All-on-4 dental implant in Temecula Valley, what happens next? How soon will your new set of teeth start to feel like your own? 

What to expect after All-on-four surgery?

The latest advancements in the technology of dental implants has made it possible for patients to regain like-natural functionality and physical appearance of the jaw and teeth. The leading dental specialists put considerable effort into minimizing the level discomfort experienced by patients during and after the procedure:

• Multiple anesthesia options to reduce or eliminate patients’ discomfort during the procedure
• Measures to minimize the risk of post-procedure bleeding, infection, irritation and discomfort
• Monitoring the healing process during regular follow-up appointments

How long does gums take to heal after All-on-4 implants?

Unlike traditional dentures which may take up to 8 months of recovery and up to a year of adjustment time, All-on-4 dental implants do not take nearly as long to heal. For one thing, you get instant stability and the recovery process begins immediately after the procedure. Most patients can return to their normal routine in as little as a few days after having the implants placed. 

You will, however, need to take certain precautions when you get home after the procedure to avoid irritating the healing site. Your mouth will still feel tender, so you’ll need to be careful not to irritate the surgical sites:

• Do not rinse with water on the first day, although you may use the medicated rinse your doctor recommended to rinse the tender areas; in case of any bleeding the following day, even if it’s minimal, rinse your mouth with a DIY salt water solution, up to 3 times a day
• Do not touch the tender areas as this helps prevent irritation
• Brushing is recommended, as long as you do it gently and patiently, using a soft toothbrush
• Restrain from smoking as it will can only hinder and prolong the healing process

What can I eat after All-on-4?

Your doctor will instruct you to follow a soft and liquid diet plan during the 3-month period immediately following the procedure. It is crucial that you adhere to these instructions, as the first 3 months after the procedure will be a time when you are healing and your dental implants are integrating. Your temporary dental bridge, which you will be wearing before your permanent dental bridge is attached to the implants, is not designed for chewing hard foods.

Are All-on-4 comfortable to wear?

If you used to wear traditional dentures, you will soon discover that All-on-4 dental implants represent a considerable improvement in more ways than one. For one thing, they are stable and secure. For another, you can go back to functioning the way you did prior to the procedure within a brief period of time. Most patients are able to function normally with a few changes to their regular routine even during this initial stage in the process. Last but not least, All-on-4 dental implants do not require complicated care and maintenance: maintaining regular dental hygiene will suffice.

All-on-4 dental implants are designed to be comfortable as they do not press down on your gums as traditional dentures would. You will soon be able to bite with increased force and experience the normal sensation of enjoying hot or cold foods and all their flavors again.

Experience a life-changing All-on-4 dental implant procedure in Temecula Valley

Join our long list of satisfied patients with All-on-4 dental implants whose quality of life has been restored. Doctor Tsvetov can restore the functionality of your jaw and teeth and the much-needed support to your facial features. Claim your well-deserved boost of confidence and energy. You will look and feel more attractive. Our office is situated in the heart of Temecula’s Old Town, but we welcome patients from across the area: Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, and beyond.