Overview
Although All-On-4 Plus® teeth are fixed in place, they still require ongoing care after treatment. Long-term maintenance includes daily home care, regular professional maintenance visits and periodic assessment of the implants and prosthesis.
Routine professional maintenance may include cleaning areas that cannot be effectively reached at home, checking the condition of the prosthesis and assessing the health of the surrounding gum tissue. Periodic X-rays may also be used to evaluate the bone levels around the implants.
The cost of long-term maintenance varies depending on the clinic, the procedures required and the condition of the prosthesis. Ongoing costs may include professional cleans, annual comprehensive evaluations, replacement brushes or water flosser tips and recommended cleaning products.
Some components may also require tightening, repair or replacement over time. This can include fixation screws, abutments, attachments or the prosthetic teeth, depending on wear, looseness or damage.
The prosthetic teeth may require replacement or significant maintenance after several years. Acrylic teeth typically show significant wear after 5 to 8 years, while zirconia or porcelain prostheses typically require replacement or significant maintenance after 10 to 15 years.
A personalised maintenance plan should be based on your individual needs. Your All-On-4 Plus® clinician can advise how often reviews should be scheduled, which cleaning products or tools are recommended and when component checks or X-rays may be required.
Common Questions
Maintenance costs may include routine professional cleans, clinical reviews, periodic X-rays, replacement brushes or water flosser tips, recommended cleaning products and component replacement when required.
Professional maintenance visits are recommended every 3 to 6 months, depending on your individual needs. Your All-On-4 Plus® clinician will recommend the most appropriate schedule for your treatment.
Periodic X-rays may be used to evaluate the bone levels around the implants. They form part of the ongoing assessment of the implants and supporting structures.
A maintenance appointment may include professional cleaning, inspection of the implants and prosthesis, assessment of the surrounding gum tissue, bite analysis, periodic X-rays when required and checking for wear, looseness or damage.
Some components may require tightening, repair or replacement over time. This may include fixation screws, abutments, attachments or the prosthetic teeth, depending on wear, looseness or damage.
Acrylic prosthetic teeth typically show significant wear after 5 to 8 years, while zirconia or porcelain prostheses typically require replacement or significant maintenance after 10 to 15 years.
Titanium implants can often last a lifetime with proper care. However, associated components and the prosthetic teeth may require maintenance or replacement over time.
Inadequate maintenance may lead to complications such as inflammation around the implants, bone loss, implant failure or the need for repairs or replacements.
A personalised maintenance plan and cost estimate should be based on a clinical assessment. Your All-On-4 Plus® clinician can explain the maintenance requirements for your individual treatment and advise whether ongoing reviews, X-rays or component maintenance may be required.