Carlos Gleidson da Silva Sampaio Filho¹, Marcos Flaminio Carlos Junior², Ricardo da Silva Facundes², Lionicia Maria de Souza², Barbara Rios, Edith Zuniga Quispe², Suzilaine Thalia Vaz Figueiredo¹, Marcilio Galindo Farias Filho², Leandro Lécio de Lima Sousa²* and Sergio Charifker Ribeiro Martins²

¹Department of Oral Implantology and Dental Prosthetics - Soberana Faculdade de Saude de Petrolina - Petrolina, PE - Brasil
²Department of Oral Implantology and Dental Prosthetics - ICS UniFunorte - Centro Universitário Faculdades Unidas Norte de Minas - Recife, PE (BRAZIL)

*Corresponding Author: Leandro Lécio de Lima Sousa, Department of Oral Implantology and Dental Prosthetics - ICS UniFunorte - Centro Universitário Faculdades Unidas Norte de Minas - Recife, PE (BRAZIL).

Received: April 10, 2025; Published: May 15, 2025

Abstract

This case report aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the All-on-Four protocol in mandibular rehabilitation of a 68-year-old patient with severe tooth loss. The All-on-Four protocol is known for its ability to restore masticatory function and facial aesthetics in edentulous patients by using four strategically positioned implants to support a fixed prosthesis with immediate loading, thereby minimizing the need for bone grafts and invasive procedures. Traditionally, implant rehabilitations in mandibles with significant bone loss require additional grafts, increasing treatment complexity and morbidity. In the presented case, the treatment plan included the extraction of remaining teeth, alveolar ridge regularization, and the installation of four implants with immediate prosthesis provision. The results showed a satisfactory functional and aesthetic recovery, with the patient reporting a significant improvement in quality of life due to the stability and comfort of the prosthesis. The approach effectively restored masticatory function and facial aesthetics, reducing treatment time and avoiding additional surgical interventions. In conclusion, the All-on-Four protocol is a viable and less invasive solution for patients with severe tooth loss and bone resorption, providing predictable and satisfactory results with lower morbidity and accelerated recovery.

Keywords: All-on-Four; Mandibular Rehabilitation; Dental Implants

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Citation

Citation: Leandro Lécio de Lima Sousa., et al. “Installation of Dental Implants in the Jaw After Extraction of the Elements Present and Bone Regularization of the Rim". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.6 (2025): 07-13.

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