All-on-4 Dental Implants for North Finchley Patients

All-on-4 fits when you have complete tooth loss in your upper or lower jaw. You may be a good fit if loose or uncomfortable dentures affect speech or eating. It also suits people with several failing teeth due to decay or gum disease who want to avoid a removable denture. For instance, a North Finchley patient, a 68 year old man, struggled with a slipping lower denture. The All-on-4 procedure gave him a fixed set of teeth, restoring confidence and letting him enjoy foods again. The key is having enough bone at the front of your jaw to support implants, which we check with a 3D CBCT scan during the consultation.

Your treatment begins with a 60 minute consultation. We use our 3D CBCT scanner to plan the precise placement of your implants. The surgical visit lasts about two to four hours per jaw, under local anaesthetic. During this visit the remaining teeth are removed, four implants are placed, and a temporary fixed bridge is attached. You leave with a full non removable set on the same day. Then you heal for three to six months while the implants fuse to the jawbone in a process called osseointegration. Finally you return to fit the permanent high strength bridge designed for function and aesthetics. The full process takes roughly four to six months.

After surgery you can expect swelling and discomfort for three to five days. Manage with over the counter pain relief such as ibuprofen. A soft food diet is advised in the first weeks to avoid stressing the healing implants. Maintain excellent oral hygiene with a soft brush and special cleaning aids around the bridge and implants. We provide a detailed aftercare plan. In the long term All-on-4 implants require the same care as natural teeth: brush twice daily and attend hygiene visits. Red flags include increasing pain after day four, a fever, pus or a foul odor from the sites, or a feeling that the implant or bridge is loose. Call during office hours.

While the term affordable can be subjective, we aim for transparent pricing and good value. The total cost of All-on-4 treatment depends on factors such as the final bridge material whether acrylic or zirconia and whether any preliminary work like bone grafting is needed. A 55-year-old patient from Barnet chose All-on-4 to replace upper teeth; the treatment was straightforward and the final cost matched the initial quote. Our fee includes the 3D scan, all surgical visits, the implants, the temporary bridge, and the final permanent bridge. As a private practice we do not offer NHS treatment but we do accept insurance from Denplan, Cigna, and Max Bupa. We provide a fully itemised treatment plan with no hidden fees after the initial consultation.

All-on-4 works well, yet you should know options. One alternative is a conventional full-arch implant bridge, which uses six to eight implants instead of four. This can offer more support but tends to cost more and may require bone grafting. Another option is an implant-retained denture with two to four implants that a removable denture clips onto. This provides better stability than a traditional denture at a lower cost than a fixed All-on-4 bridge. We discuss the pros and cons during your consultation to find the best fit for your health and budget.

To choose what fits you best ask the provider in North Finchley or elsewhere about their experience with All-on-4, the brand of implants and their long term success, whether the price covers both the temporary and final bridge, the material of the final bridge and its expected lifespan, possible costs for maintenance or repairs in the future, and whether the fee includes the CBCT scan and follow up visits.