All on 4 Dental Implants The Solution to Long-Standing Dental Problems

Chronic dental problems are among the most troublesome and expensive aspects of life. Sadly, many of us are not born with perfect teeth, perfectly aligned, fitting exactly in our mouths, and movie star white. Over the years, because of structural problems, lack of proper dental care, gum disease and other causes, many people end up with chronic, painful and expensive dental problems, including:

· Dentures

· Gum disease resulting in receding and/or bleeding gums

· Other dental problems that result in the need to extract teeth and replace them with temporary or permanent bridges and crowns.

Dentures are frequently less than satisfactory and create problems of their own, such as inadequate or poor fitting dentures which cause speech problems, eating problems, cleaning problems resulting in bad breath, sunken cheeks affecting physical appearance and self-esteem.

All on Four Permanent Dental Implants, a fairly recent, but fully proven procedure may be the answer to a myriad of dental problems.

All on Four dental implants are a permanent, fixed-arch bridge, supported by four to six dental implants. These permanent implants are developed using very durable materials, usually acrylic that is fused to a metal called “titanium”, combined with monolithic zirconia and porcelain embedded in a frame of cobalt-chromium.

What are the results of these dental implants?

Durability – contrary to dentures, which must be withdrawn from the mouth to be fully cleaned, and sometimes require repair from fractures and chipping, implants will last some 20 years and can actually last a lifetime, with excellent dental hygiene.

Permanence- Dentures are removable, which is frequently inconvenient and can even be embarrassing, and require a adhesive to be kept in place. Implants, once put in place, are there permanently and look like real teeth.

Physical Appearance-Since implants appear to be real teeth, they tend to feel like natural teeth and, over time, the implants fuse with bone. Thus, they actually become permanent.

Improved Ability to Speak Clearly and Confidently – Dentures sometimes slip and move within the mouth. This can cause the wearer to seem to be mumbling and to slur words. Others sometimes hear a clicking noise when a person has dentures. These problems often cause a denture wearer to lack self confidence when speaking to others.

Facilitate Eating – Chewing is sometimes difficult and painful for denture wearers. Since implants are essentially like your own teeth, you can eat whatever you want and can be free of pain when eating. Eating should be a pleasure and not a chore!

Over All Oral Health Benefits -The installation of dental implants do not require shaving off a part of your natural teeth and the placement of a crown, as the more common bridges, supported by other teeth. Because the remaining natural teeth are left intact which, itself, tends to improve oral health. A further advantage is that individual implants also allow more space between teeth allowing for flossing and other techniques to allow better cleaning.

Improved Self-Esteem – Most people, after receiving dental implants, end up feeling better about themselves, more confident and just end-up smiling more … and their smiles are much more natural than with dentures.

The All on Four Dental Implant procedure means that you don’t have to replace each tooth individually, the dentist will simply insert four titanium implants into your jawbone and will then place the permanent abutments on four areas of the jaw, for a beautiful, seamless look of natural teeth across your entire mouth.

Long Term Success Rate – The success rate, of course, depends on many variables, but it is reported to be up to 98%.

The Procedure

A no-obligation appointment is the first step followed by a through examination of your teeth, gums and, X-rays of the bone, and will develop an individual treatment plan for you. Grand Parkway Smiles has all the dental implant specialists under one roof, an experienced prosthodontist, an oral surgeon and other specialists. They will make a team assessment in

developing the individual treatment plan. This plan will map out exactly how they would proceed, the costs, recommended materials to use, insurance coverage and the exact steps to take.

If you decide to proceed with All on 4 Implants, 4 bolts made of titanium will be inserted into the bone and the permanent prosthesis will ultimately be inserted into the 4 titanium bolts. You can have all of this done in one day. Furthermore you can have this all work done while you are under sedation, so you won’t feel anything. They will also provide means of easing the recovery.

The Tooth Implant

A tooth implant, consisting of a titanium post (like a small screw), is placed into the bone in the socket left after extraction of the defective tooth. As the bone heals, it actually grows around the implanted titanium post, which anchors it securely in the jaw.

When the implant has become firmly bonded to the jawbone, another small titanium post, referred to as an “abutment” is attached to the post in order to securely hold the new teeth. To make the new teeth fit correctly, the dental team will create a model or your bite (based on your teeth, their types and how they’re arranged in your mouth. The new teeth are based precisely on this model. The replacement teeth, or crowns, are then attached to the abutments. Occasionally, the dentist may recommend having attachments placed on the implants that become a removable denture.

The team will match the color of your new teeth to your natural teeth. Because the implant is firmly anchored within the jawbone, the replacement teeth look, feel, and function just like your own natural teeth.

What is the Recovery From All On 4?

Recovery time with all on four implants is typically much less than individual, one at a time, implants. The average recovery time ranges from 8 to 20 weeks.

Immediately after the implant surgery, you will rinse your mouth with salt water. After recovery, you can continue your dental care with standard tooth brushing, flossing and have regular visits with a dental hygienist to thoroughly clean and maintain your now permanently implanted teeth.

Pain Associated with the Implant Process

Most people who have received dental implants report that there is very little discomfort involved in the procedure; particularly if you choose to be under light or moderate sedation during the procedure. Grand Parkway Smiles offers IV sedation for those patients who have low pain tolerance or are somewhat squeamish about dental work.

After the dental implant(s), mild soreness can be treated with over the counter pain medications.

Care and Maintenance of Dental Implants

Dental implants are cared for and maintained in the same way you take care of real teeth, including thorough brushing, flossing, rinsing with an anti-bacterial mouthwash, and regular dental check-ups.

Grand Parkway Smiles are experts in all on 4 dental implants; call today be seen today 832-222-0016