All on Four Dental Implants: Conception
In 1993, European implantologist, Dr. Paulo Malo innovated a surgical technique that enabled qualified implant dentists to provide edentulous (not having a single original adult tooth left) and near-edentulous patients with new, immediately functional and non-removable teeth in a single surgery, in a single day. This achievement went entirely without precedent and represented a breakthrough in the fields of fixed oral rehabilitation and dental implantology. Not only do All on Four dental implants in Houston make oral rehabilitation quicker, easier and less complicated than traditional implant protocol, but it also enables patients to save an average of $25,000 on getting their beautiful and confident smiles back! If there is one comprehensive and sophisticated 21st century solution to rampant tooth loss and edentulism, then it’s All on Four dental implants in Houston!
All on Four Dental Implants in Houston: Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered
FAQ # 4: How do All on Four dental implants in Houston work? What procedure is involved?
Answer: The procedure behind the placement of All on Four dental implants in Houston consists of two phases: (1) the surgery and (2) the fitting of your prosthetic dental bridge.
1. All on Four Dental Implants in Houston: Surgery ~ During the surgery, qualified and experienced implant dentist, Dr. Wayne Brueggen, will extract any remaining failing teeth. This is performed under the effects of a general anesthesia of course, so you won’t feel a thing! Once the gums have been thoroughly cleaned and any bacteria and signs of infection eliminated, he will insert two dental implants in the anterior (front) portion of the mouth and another two, longer implants in the posterior (back) portion of the mouth, in the region of the third molars (see image above). These latter two implants are inserted at an angle as to reap maximum support from the jaw while avoiding damage to vital structures, such as the sinus cavity in the upper jaw and the nerve canal in the mandible.
2. All on Four Dental Implants in Houston: Placement of the Bridge ~ Once the four implants have been inserted per jaw (hence the name, ‘All on Four dental implants in Houston’), the surgery will be brought to a close and you will be left to recover from the anesthesia. The prosthodontist will then affix a customized prosthetic dental bridge to the four abutments of the implants. This bridge (see image below) has been fabricated in an on-site laboratory from molds that were previously taken of your mouth. Once it has been attached to your All on Four dental implants in Houston and you are happy with the fit and feel of your new teeth, you will be free to return home!
FAQ # 5: How long should I take off from work?
Answer: All on Four dental implants in Houston do not incur a lengthy recovery period at all. In fact, most patients return to work the very next day after having their new teeth placed! The majority of Dr. Brueggen’s patients don’t even require pain medication. If you are concerned about being able to cope, then it is advisable that you take one day off from work to allow your body rest. However, this is entirely up to the individual.
All on Four Dental Implants in Houston: Stay Tuned!
For more frequently asked questions on All on Four dental implants in Houston, stay tuned for the third installment of this four-part article series, courtesy of qualified and experienced implant dentist, Dr. Wayne Brueggen.