 A FIRST FOR REGION -- ‘ALL ON 4’ TREATMENT FOR TEETH LOSS SHOWCASED BY INVENTOR DR PAULO MALO AT MAX HOSPITAL

 Mohali, 19^th April 2017

 Edentulism is a State of being partially or completely without natural teeth. In India, nearly 60 million people suffer from this malady. Until recently, patients only had two suitable treatment options -- removable dentures and dental implant surgery. Approximately 40% of patients choose removable dentures but it only restores 10% of the normal teeth function & a conventional dental implant surgery takes too long which adds to cost and time.

However, a breakthrough has been made by world-renowned European implantologist Dr. Paulo Malo who has refined the implant technique called All-on-4® treatment concept. The treatment protocol was showcased threadbare at ‘All on 4 Surgical Protocol & Immediate Function Course’ – Rehabilitation Protocol for Eduentulism in Max Superspeciality Hospital, Mohali. Course convener Dr Gaurav Malik, Director & Head, Department of Dentistry, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Mohali organized the workshop.

“This technique essentially means that ‘All teeth on only four dental implants’. This ingenious dental implant protocol was specifically innovated to provide edentulous or soon-to-be edentulous patients with a new, non-removable bridge supported by only four strategically placed dental implants.” explained Dr Malo.

Commenting on the significance of this technique in acute dental disorders, Dr Malik said that the All-on-4 is a  breakthrough in dental technology and has been designed to keep the patient’s needs and concerns at the forefront. “Earlier we had to refuse patients a traditional denture treatment due to compromised & deficient bones, but now even such patients can get a set of fixed teeth using the All on 4 protocol.” he elaborated.

Speaking on the occasion, Sandeep Dogra, Senior Vice President said that this new minimally invasive state of the art surgery protocol has advantages which have the power to revolutionise the way patients are treated. In fact, patients stand to gain the most from ‘All on 4’. Benefits include - the procedure needs no bone grafting, it allows patients to walk out the same day with functional teeth & third but not the least the All-on-4® treatment concept is more cost effective. This is so due to the fact that it only requires four implants, no grafting is needed and it is done in a short surgery that lasts for 1.5-2 hours.

TRICITY BROUGHT TO FOREFRONT OF NATIONAL DENTISTRY SCENARIO - MAX HOSPITAL ORGANISES SESSION BY DR PAULO MALO

A Revolutionary dental technique ‘All on 4’ was showcased at Max Hospital by Dr Paulo Malo, a world renowned dental surgeon who has developed the Protocol called ‘All-on- 4’ for Edentulism – a state of partial or total teeth loss. ‘All on 4’ is a surgical procedure in which 12-14 teeth are fixed using just 4 implants. The workshop was organized by Department of Dentistry, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Mohali on the initiative by Dr Gaurav Malik, the Department’s Director & Head.

The inventor of 'All on 4' technique, Dr Paulo Malo informed the delegates that the treatment protocol for Eduentulism was a recognised technology worldwide now. “ We have discussed the science & technology behind the procedure using a proper lab set up & machinery that was specially imported for the session at Max Hospital.” Formally trained professionals from Malo Clinic showcased the very same protocol being used abroad, through Live Surgeries.

The PaMalo techniques, as they are popularly called were shown through live surgery for the first time in the region. The idea behind the session was to train dental practitioners in the revolutionary ‘All on 4’ system & create awareness of the original protocol & its implementation amongst the fraternity.” said Dr Gaurav Malik, Director & Head, Department of Dentistry, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Mohali.

Nearly 80 Dental Surgeons from across India participated in the highly interesting interactive session interspersed with Live Surgery display, conducted by Dr Paulo Malo & his team. The surgeries took place in the Dental Surgery Room & were beamed live in the auditorium for the delegates to learn. Dr Malo was accompanied by Dr Gunaseelan Rajan a renowned Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgeon based in Chennai, who is the First Indian Oral Surgeon to implement ‘All on 4’ processes.

Dr Paulo Malo & his team are here to conduct a 2 day interactive programme – ‘All on 4 Surgical Protocol & Immediate Function Course – Malo Clinic Rehabilitation Protocol for Eduentulism in Max Hospital, Mohali’.