This article explores one of the biggest problems associated with traditional tooth replacement technologies, namely, removable dentures: they do not prevent bone loss in the jaw. We then explain how All-on-4 dental implants bypass this problem.

The All-on-4 dental implant technique is an innovation in the field of implant dentistry and fixed oral rehabilitation. And just one of the reasons for this is that it enables patients who are either already edentulous (don’t have a single original adult tooth left) or are facing an immediate future of edentulism to have a brand new set of non-removable teeth placed in as little as a single day! The All-on-4 surgical protocol was designed in the early 1990’s by European implantologist Dr. Paulo Malo and has since gone on to successfully treat tens of thousands of edentulous and near-edentulous patients in the United States alone. If you have long suffered the crippling challenges and endless costs associated with wearing false teeth, or removable dentures, then perhaps it’s time you considered a more sophisticated tooth replacement technology. The All-on-4 in Houston offers just that: a brand new set of teeth that look, function and feel just like natural teeth!

All-on-4 Dental Implant Protocol: About Periodontal (Gum) Disease

The All-on-4 surgical protocol for the placement of dental implants is a real step above traditional tooth replacement technologies because it makes candidates out of patients that present with advanced periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease is an acute bacterial infection of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth, explains the All-on-4 dentist. Without timely professional intervention, the harmful bacteria migrate deep down into the spaces between the tooth roots and the gum walls, creating deep pockets of toxin that are impossible for the patient to clean. Over time, tooth decay and bacterial infection cause tooth loss, which, if left without replacement, results in atrophy of the supporting hard tissue: the jaw bone. This may sound like a problem only a minority of the population suffers from, but did you know that a staggering 80% of all Americans present with some stage of gum infection or disease?

According to the dental professionals that perform the All-on-4 in Houston, one of the many problems with gum disease is that it doesn’t necessarily cause any painful symptoms, which makes it easy for the sufferer to ignore for years. This is especially true for those that harbor a fear of the dentist. In the early stages of periodontal disease, symptoms such as bleeding gums when brushing, bad breath, mild tooth discoloration and gum inflammation can quite easily be ignored. Consequently, say All-on-4 dentists, by the time a patient desperately requires professional intervention, the damage done to the teeth and jaw bone is irreversible!

All-on-4 in Houston and Traditional Dental Implant Protocols

All right, so the All-on-4 in Houston offers a fantastic comprehensive solution to edentulism and near-edentulism, even for patients presenting with advanced periodontal disease. But how does the breakthrough All-on-4 technique differ from the traditional protocols for the placement of dental implants? Perhaps the greatest and most significant difference between the All-on-4 in Houston and older surgical protocols is that the latter almost always requires bone grafting surgery before the jaw bone is able to support dental implants. As a result of jaw bone remodeling and the loss of bone volume caused by atrophy, this preliminary procedure becomes a necessary step in a patient’s journey to oral rehabilitation, explain All-on-4 dentists.

The problem with bone grafting is that it is an invasive and therefore, painful procedure that is expensive and requires months of healing before the jaw bone is strong enough to support dental implants. The All-on-4 in Houston almost always avoids the need for bone grafting surgery through the very unique positioning and precise angulation of only four dental implants in the mouth. The All-on-4 dentist then uses the abutments of these four dental implants (hence the name of the procedure) to support a fully customized prosthetic dental bridge. Without the need for bone grafting, the entire All-on-4 procedure can be completed in as little as a single day, with a single surgery!

The All-on-4 in Houston: In Conclusion

It is thanks to the unprecedented treatment time and the fantastic solutions provided by All-on-4 dental implants that this tooth replacement protocol has earned its ‘breakthrough’ reputation. Dentures no longer have to be the future of people that have lost most, if not all of their teeth over the years. Say ‘hello’ to a much better quality of life with the All-on-4 in Houston!

All-on-4 in Houston: An Overview

The All-on-4 in Houston is making dreams come true for people suffering from tooth loss and edentulism (not having any of your original adult teeth left) all over the world! Just think about it: If you were suffering from tooth loss and/or edentulism as a result of periodontal (gum) disease and were lucky enough to be able to write a wish-list for all the things you would want in a teeth replacement solution, what would they be? Obviously, you can never get your original teeth back, but if you lost them to decay and gum disease in the first place, chances are you wouldn’t want this anyway! No, you would want a new set of teeth; new and beautiful teeth. The All-on-4 in Houston can do this for you. Through the precise positioning and careful angulation of four dental implants, an entire customized prosthetic dental bridge can be permanently fixed in your mouth, providing you with a comprehensive solution to all your oral problems. Where’s the catch? Well, there isn’t one and just to prove it to you, let’s explore that wish-list of yours…

All-on-4 in Houston: For the Edentulous and Near-Edentulous Wish-List

Dear tooth fairy, I have lost most (if not all) of my original teeth to gum disease. I would like a new set of teeth that:

Look like natural and healthy teeth: Of course as human beings, our first impulse is to consider our physical appearance. Now, edentulism simply cannot be hidden by keeping your mouth closed, since the teeth support the lips, which makes our mouths look ‘normal’ in the first place! False teeth could work, but because they carry additional bulk to help them remain ‘anchored’, they tend to make the mouth look unnatural and the lips stretched. What you want is a teeth replacement solution that looks like a complete set of natural and healthy teeth; no exceptions! The All-on-4 in Houston achieves this through the affixing of a dental bridge (carefully fabricated to resemble healthy teeth) to dental implants in the jaw.

Do not cause any pain, discomfort or constant self-awareness: Our next consideration would be our own comfort, both physical and emotional. Since false teeth rely on the gums and underlying bone ridge for support, they often cause irritation and inflammation of this delicate soft tissue. The prosthesis used in the All-on-4 in Houston relies only upon the dental implants for support, leaving you with absolutely no pain or discomfort. Furthermore, because the All-on-4 in Houston doesn’t shift around or fall out, you won’t have that constant self-consciousness about your mouth and smile!

Work like natural healthy teeth: Last, but not least, on your wish list for a new set of teeth, you’d want a solution that would enable you to eat all the foods you love as well as to speak normally. The solution provided by the All-on-4 in Houston is immediately functional so you can enjoy your dinner upon your return from the dental office! Furthermore, once the dental implants have healed up nicely, you can return to your normal eating habits (which are hopefully good ones) without compromising the safety of your All-on-4 in Houston dental prosthesis.

This article, part 1 of 2, describes the various steps a patient needs to go through before receiving a new set of teeth with the 'All-on-4' dental implant protocol.

So you're considering the All-on-4 in Houston as the solution to your multiple missing teeth or edentulism (not having any of your original adult teeth left). First of all, you need to be congratulated on your smart investment in the future of your oral health and smile aesthetics. It is no secret how successful the All-on-4 dental implant protocol has become and this is thanks in no small part to its innovative approach to smile restoration. The next important issue to address is what you can expect to go through on your journey to oral rehabilitation. How many consultations? How many surgeries? How long until I can smile with confidence again? These are all very important questions that just about every patient considering the All-on-4 in Houston has. So, from the initial consultation to post-operative care, this two-part article provides a sweeping account of the average patient's journey to a confident and healthy smile.

The All-on-4 in Houston: Initial Consultation

The first step in any patient's journey is the initial consultation with a trained and qualified dentist or oral surgeon. During this consultation, you will undergo a thorough clinical examination so that the dentist can assess your problems and determine whether the All-on-4 in Houston would provide a viable solution for you. In most cases, this breakthrough dental implant protocol does! Then, you will have X-rays and CAT-scan images taken of your mouth and jaw, which aids in (1) the detailed planning of your surgery and (2) the skilled fabrication of the All-on-4 prosthetic dental bridge that will be fitted permanently in your mouth. Finally, all your questions and concerns will be addressed and a date for the All-on-4 in Houston set!

The All-on-4 in Houston: Surgery for a Smile in One Day!

On the day of your surgery, you will need to arrive at the dental implant facility in the morning. Two gentle sedative pills are administered to help you relax and feel completely at ease. It is completely understandable that patients feel some kind of anxiety before undergoing the All-on-4 in Houston and oral sedatives help immensely to manage this stress. Then, the dentist will begin to prepare your mouth to receive dental implants. This involves the extraction of the remaining failing teeth (if there are any) and the gentle cleaning of your mouth. The actual placement of the All-on-4 dental implants seldom takes more than two hours; so by lunchtime the surgical component of your journey will be completely over! Remember, all of this is performed under anesthesia, so you won't feel any pain or discomfort at all.

For the next few hours, you will be left to relax while the prosthodontist puts the final touches on your new set of teeth. By late afternoon, you should have fully recovered from the sedative medication and will be ready to receive your customized prosthesis, which literally takes a few minutes to place. Once you are happy with the fit and feel of your new teeth, you are allowed to return home for a light meal and a good night's rest. The All-on-4 in Houston really is that quick, straight-forward and painless!

The All-on-4 in Houston: Stay Tuned…

Stay tuned for the second article installment on the All-on-4 in Houston and the journey patients take to smile rehabilitation.

This article describes the All-on-4 dental implant protocol and why it is considered a superior tooth replacement technology to removable dentures and traditional dental implant protocol.

Retire those removable dentures and forget false teeth! The All-on-4 in Houston is a cutting-edge dental implant protocol for the treatment of edentulism (not having any teeth left) and near-edentulism. Since the procedure’s design in 1993 by European implantologist Dr. Paulo Malo, it facilitated the oral rehabilitation of tens of thousands of previously edentulous patients and revolutionized the field of dental implantology. So, what is the All-on-4 in Houston and what sets it aside from traditional dental implant techniques?

A Closer Look at the All-on-4 in Houston

The ‘All-on-4’ is a dental implant protocol that involves the affixing of a fully customized prosthetic dental bridge to the abutments of four dental implants per jaw. Traditional implant techniques could require as many 20 dental implants in order to provide patients with a full set of working teeth again. The All-on-4 in Houston was designed to give patients a full and beautiful and functional smile with only four dental implants and better still, almost always without the need for bone grafting surgery. Owing to the lesser complexity of the procedure, the All-on-4 in Houston can be completed in as little as a single day, with a single surgery.

When you consider the nature of the results (complete oral rehabilitation), the treatment time of the All-on-4 in Houston goes without precedent. The protocol itself was designed out of the need for a fixed and non-removable tooth replacement solution that: (1) did not require patients to spend up to 18 months in-and-out of surgery, and (2) did not require them to deal with all the repeated costs and crippling challenges associated with removable dentures. Until the innovation of the All-on-4 in Houston, oral rehabilitation was an ordeal. Now patient’s lives can be changed in a single day, with a single surgery!

The Problem with Dentures (Amongst Many Others): Jaw Bone Atrophy and Loss

Removable dentures are archaic dental devices that not only cause pain and physical discomfort in the mouth; they also do nothing to halt the progression of bone loss in the jaw. A lack of stimulation to the jaw bone – and subsequently, atrophy – is one of the biggest problems caused by the loss of the tooth roots from the jaw. Since removable dentures only replace the visible portion of the teeth, jaw bone deterioration is common amongst denture-wearers. The All-on-4 in Houston, on the other hand, uses dental implants, which essentially function like natural teeth, to support a full dental bridge. This helps to keep the jaw bone healthy and its full structure intact.

A Final Note on All-on-4 in Houston

If you are currently edentulous or are facing an immediate future of edentulism, chances are you’re entirely familiar with their endless challenges, struggles and repeated costs. There’s no need for us to reiterate them. What you perhaps do need to know is that the All-on-4 in Houston offers a far more sophisticated and long-term solution to edentulism than either removable dentures or traditional implant protocol.

Under the experienced hands of an implant dentist, it is entirely possible for you to regain an exceptional standard of oral health, bite functionality and near-perfect smile aesthetics: in most cases, regardless of your age, jaw bone health or the complexity of your oral problems. With the All-on-4 in Houston, a confident smile could be as little as one day away, even if you’ve lived without teeth for years!