There is more to a smile makeover than just fixing the teeth. For good aesthetics in a smile there must be harmony between the teeth, gums and lips. In those who need a smile makeover the gums have often receded or are unshapely. In others who wear dentures, the plastic extensions of dentures often cause flattening of the lips and make them look unnatural.

Creating natural aesthetics

Full All On 4 Smile Makeover is a treatment with the All On 4 dental implants technique. It involves the resurrection of more natural looking gums that also provide more natural support with what we call ‘Aesthetic Gum Replacement’.

We achieve this with an alveolectomy procedure, which involves the re-shaping of the alveolar part of the jawbone – the part that houses the tooth sockets – to create the required restorative space and interface for teeth replacement that also incorporates aesthetic gum replacement.

The re-shaping of the jawbone is done at the same time as when the teeth implants are placed and when possible, we are able to recycle this bone and use it in parts of the jaw that are deficient.

Improved appearance and strength

The re-shaping of the bone not only leads to a more natural smile makeover with the All On 4 dental implants technique, but it also has a number of other advantages:

• by creating more restorative space for the teeth replacement, the bridge can be made stronger and longer lasting
• the restorative space also allows the dental technicians more creative freedom to make replacement teeth that look natural for a more attractive result
• the alveolectomy leaves a flatter interface between the aesthetic gum replacement component of the replacement teeth and the natural gums. This makes cleaning and maintenance simpler and more effective for a smile makeover that can be longer lasting

Suitable for a diverse range of patients

A smile makeover through teeth replacement with the All On 4 dental implants method is the most common form of make over at our clinic. It may be suitable for patients with deterioration from tooth decay or gum disease, and for those who have lost or are about to lose all or most of their teeth and want to avoid wearing a plate.

All on 4 is also common in denture wearers who are looking for a fixed alternative. This make over method not only improves aesthetics, but may also offer tremendous benefits to the quality of life with restored oral function.

To find out if teeth replacement could help rejuvenate your smile, book an appointment with a dentist at the Centre for Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry.