Overview
Healing after All On 4 Plus® surgery occurs in stages. While patients will receive their Immediate Final Teeth™ 1 - 7 days after surgery, the implants still require time to biologically integrate with the jawbone under the surface.
In the first one to two weeks, the focus is on soft tissue healing, reducing swelling, and recovering from surgery. During the following months the bone gradually bonds with the implants through a process known as osseointegration.
This healing phase is important for long-term implant stability. During this period, patients are typically advised to follow a soft-food diet and attend regular follow-up visits to ensure appropriate monitoring of healing.
Most patients progressively return to normal function as healing continues, with the osseointegration process taking 4 months (post surgery).
FAQs
Initial healing generally occurs within the first few weeks, while full bone integration takes 4 months.
Osseointegration is the process by which the jawbone gradually bonds with the implant surface, helping create a stable foundation for replacement teeth.
Yes, you will receive temporary teeth 3 - 4 hours after your surgery and receive your Immediate Final Teeth 1- 7 days after your surgery.
Soft foods help reduce pressure on the implants during the early healing stages while the bone is still integrating with them, helping to reduce risk of implant failure, inflammation or infection.
Various factors can influence healing, including smoking, oral hygiene and improper cleaning, medical conditions and adherence to post-operative instructions.
1 - 7 days after surgery.