For 64-year-old David Rule, maintaining comfort while eating had become increasingly difficult. After managing deteriorating oral health for years and trying to adapt to removable dentures, David reached a point where he felt motivated to look into other treatment options.
“My teeth were failing, I was losing more, and I just thought, I’ve got to do something about this,” he says.
Like many people experiencing long-term dental issues, David had initially been told that dentures were his best option. However, he found them difficult to manage in daily life. “To be honest, I hated them,” he recalls. For David, simple activities—like eating a snack at a football game—had become inconvenient and frustrating.
Unsatisfied with the limitations he experienced, David began researching long-term alternatives to dentures. That’s when he came across All-On-4 Plus®, a full-arch dental implant method designed to support a fixed bridge using four or more implants placed in the jawbone. This treatment is sometimes used for individuals with widespread tooth loss or those who are unable to wear dentures comfortably.
David chose to attend a consultation with Dr. Alex Fibishenko, a practitioner with experience in advanced implant techniques. He says the consultation process helped clarify what would be involved and gave him an opportunity to ask questions and understand his treatment plan. “Dr Alex looked at my scans and said, ‘This is complicated,’” David recalls. “But he explained that it could be done.”
The All-On-4 Plus® procedure is tailored to each individual’s anatomy, needs, and goals. Before undergoing treatment, patients typically receive a thorough clinical evaluation, diagnostic imaging, and discussions around sedation or anaesthetic options. All of this is designed to support a safe and well-informed care experience.
