Avoid These Mistakes When Choosing “All On Four Dental Implants”

No one has to tolerate the embarrassment and inconvenience of living with their missing teeth. There are many options your dentist can offer to improve your smile, including removable partial dentures, complete dentures, single implants, or full arch implants option.

Your dentists will determine the best viable option for your mouth based on your age, oral and overall health, jawbone quality, and requirements.

“All on 4 dental implants” has been gaining popularity as one of the best ways to replace multiple missing teeth with just four dental implants.

You may be able to get rid of your uncomfortable dentures and have a set of new healthy teeth permanently with an “all on 4 implant procedure”.

However, when choosing “all on 4 dental implants”, it’s essential to consider every aspect of the procedure.

Read this article and consult an experienced dentist before you consider “all on 4 dental implants” so that you can make an informed decision.

Here are some common mistakes you need to avoid to achieve your desired result with an all on 4 implant surgery.

“All on 4 dental implants” is one of the most popular but complicated dental procedures.

“All on 4 dental implants” are becoming marketable nowadays. That’s why new dentists, even those with insufficient experience in oral surgeries, are offering “all on 4 dental implants” in their clinics. Well, that can’t be good news for unaware patients!

It’s important to know that only qualified and experienced dentists can perform the surgery correctly. The dental implant specialist you choose to perform “all on 4 dental implants” must have particular expertise and sufficient hands-on experience in performing the surgery.

Make sure you ask for their credentials, background, and the number of successful dental implant procedures they have done.

Reading previous patients’ reviews about the implant dentist might give you a better idea and will help you avoid a faulty procedure. Looking at real before and after case photos will also help you make an informed decision. (do not rely on the stock photos)

Not everyone is a suitable candidate for “all on 4 dental implants” treatment.

Sufficient jawbone structure and gum tissue are required so that your implants can fuse in place properly and support your permanent artificial teeth. If you lack sufficient bone volume in the area of the front jawbone, you may have an increased risk of implant failure.

Your implant dentist should determine whether your jaw has enough bone volume and quality using 3D CT Scan and X-Rays. Your dentist may offer bone grafting, sinus lifts, and Zygomatic implants if you lack sufficient bone mass.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

1. Sinus lifts may be needed to rebuild the molar jawbone.
2. In case you are not an eligible candidate for an “all-on-4 dental implant”, the dentist may suggest a fixed zirconia bridge or fixed hybrid bridge restoration instead.
3. “All on 4 dental implants” is not a viable option for single tooth replacement.
4. To receive immediate load dental implants, you require a good bone volume.

Your dental provider has many options for the material of your dental implants and the prosthetics. However, you are advised to go for high-quality branded products when it comes to your dental care.

Purchasing generic brands for the material of your dental implant might seem to be a good way to save money now, but it will cost you more money in the long run!

How?

Generic brands will not guarantee longevity and quality assurance, meaning you may need to change your dental prosthetic and go through the entire procedure again in the future.

Keeping your natural teeth in your mouth is always preferable if they are healthy and not problematic.

Some people believe they need to remove all their natural teeth and replace them with dental implants. However, our top dentists in Pure Dentistry suggest you save as many healthy teeth as possible.

Our dental experts will only extract all your teeth for the implant procedure if only it’s necessary.

Osseointegration is a slow process during which the dental implants will fuse with your bone and become a part of the jawbone (bone growing around the implant). You need to avoid applying pressure on your new teeth during this crucial period to enjoy the benefits of the all-on-four treatment.

You are likely to experience soreness, pain, and swelling during the first two weeks following the surgery. Avoid eating hard foods and choosing a liquid diet can subside the pain and lead to a speedy recovery. Make sure you drink lots of water, yogurts, soup, protein shakes and other soft foods after your surgery.

Your mouth and jaw will usually start to heal within two weeks following the surgery; therefore, you experience less pain and discomfort. Now you can go for other soft foods such as soft bread, eggs, cheese, mashed potatoes, and other soft foods.

Smoking delays your body’s natural healing process after your dental implants are placed and can interfere with the process of implant-bone integration.

Smoking will also elevate the risk of infection and eventually lead to dental implant failure.

Our top dentists in Brisbane Pure Dentistry will offer high-quality “all on 4 dental implant” treatment.

Please remember that every surgery carries potential risks; doing research and choosing the best dental expert who has enough experience and extensive training can significantly reduce the risks of complications.

Dr Raghed Bashour is a fully experienced dentist who provides “all on 4 dental implants” in our clinic. Dr Bashour won’t consider all-on-4 dental implants as a one-size-fits-all procedure. He will first assess your situation to see which options suit you better when considering replacing lost teeth.

Dr Bashour’s dental practice provides Aesthetics, Reconstructive, and Orthodontic Dentistry.

Make sure you follow Dr Bashour’s post-op instructions to enjoy a fast healing process.

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Call us on 0733434869 to request a consultation today and see if you’re a suitable candidate for the treatment.