This four-part article series explains, through looking at the differences between the various teeth replacement technologies available, why dental implants are the most cost effective option.

Dental implants are widely regarded to be the most sophisticated and long-term solution to single and multiple missing teeth. They promote the health of the jawbone and don’t typically damage the neighboring hard and soft tissues in the mouth. Functionally and aesthetically, they are unrivalled. And yet, more people opt for inferior tooth replacement technologies, such as dental bridges and removable full or partial dentures than those who choose dental implants. The reason for this is because most patients perceive the tooth implant cost in Houston to be prohibitively expensive, when in fact this just isn’t the case.

In our previous two article posts, we dedicated some time to describing what dental implants, dental bridges and dentures are and how the latter two just cannot compare in terms of long term benefits. In this article, the third of the series, we shall take a closer look at the sophisticated “All on 4” dental implant protocol and how it undercuts the cost of traditional dental implant procedures by tens of thousands of dollars.

About the “All on 4” Protocol

The “All on 4” is a dental implant protocol that was developed in the early 1990’s by European implantologist Dr. Paulo Malo. It has since gone on to gain immense popularity due to the many benefits it offers as a teeth replacement solution over and above traditional dental implant procedures and archaic technologies, such as removable partial and full dentures.

The “All on 4” (see image above) involves the placement of four dental implants in the upper and/or lower jaw, which are in turn used to provide strong support for a fixed and non-removable customized prosthetic dental bridge. This bridge, unlike dentures, is slim in construction, cannot be removed and is cleaned and maintained like regular teeth. The “All on 4” is the closest thing to having a complete set of natural teeth patients can get.

Naturally, however, the “All on 4” dental implant cost in Houston is a major concern for patients who can’t justify the expense when cheaper options are available. What they don’t take into account is that these cheaper options come with a whole host of repeat expenses and crippling challenges that not only add up immensely in the long run, but can also can do irreparable damage to one’s oral health.

For example, atrophy of the jawbone – a result of tooth loss left untreated – lays waste to the natural youthful contours of your face. Since dentures do nothing to promote good jawbone health, the consequence for patients, one of many, is premature aging. This kind of damage is not only extremely difficult and expensive to repair, but in many cases, cannot be repaired at all.

Unlike traditional dental implant techniques, which require as many as 10 implants per jaw, multiple surgeries and bone grafting, the “All on 4” only requires:

• Four dental implants per jaw

• A single surgery

• Typically, no bone grafting

For straight-forward cases, this represents an average savings of $25,000. In cases of advanced jaw bone loss, the cost of “All on 4” dental implants in Houston can undercut traditional techniques of fixed oral rehabilitation by a truly astounding $45,000.

Stay Tuned for Part 4

In the fourth and final article installment of this series, we shall provide conclusions on the cost of dental implants and why this technology is such an important investment to make in your good oral health and overall quality of life.

This article discusses how the “All-on-4” dental implant technique saves patients tens of thousands of dollars on the cost of fixed oral rehabilitation.

The cost of tooth implants, second only to the appearance of one’s smile, is typically a patient’s primary concern when they lose one of more of their natural pearly whites. And this is perfectly understandable considering that medical aid companies STILL brand dental implants an elective procedure, even though they are the proven sophisticated solution to tooth loss. Without any medical insurance to help patients to cover their dental implant costs, fixed oral rehabilitation can, financially, be very daunting indeed.

The good news is that newer dental implant protocols, such as the “All-on-4”, have been developed that not only offer longer lasting and better functional and aesthetic tooth replacement solutions to patients, they’re actually more affordable too! Let’s take a look at how the breakthrough protocol saves patients a whole stack of money on dental implant costs in Houston: an average of $25,000 in fact!

“All-on-4” Cost Savings

1. The “All-on-4” only requires four dental implants per jaw to provide patients with a complete set of new and non-removable teeth. Older dental implant techniques, on the other hand, could require up to 10 implants per jaw. That’s 20 in total if you need both you upper and lower teeth replaced! When you consider that dental implants cost in the region of $3,000 to $4,000 in Houston, you can appreciate just how much the “All-on-4” saves patients on fixed oral rehabilitation!

2. Four dental implants can quite easily be placed in a single surgery, unlike traditional dental implant protocols which require multiple sessions in the implant dentist’s chair. Surgery, as we all know, is not cheap! With typically only one surgery required, the “All-on-4” allows patients to save a considerable amount of money, not to mention time.

3. The “All-on-4” typically eliminates the need for bone grafting, which is an invasive, expensive and painful surgery used to augment bone volume in the jaw. Through the very design of the “All-on-4”, implant dentists can provide edentulous and near-edentulous patients with a complete implant-supported bridge almost always without the need for this procedure. This saves thousands of dollars as well as several months that would otherwise be spent in recovery.

Fewer dental implants, fewer surgeries and the avoidance of bone grafting surgery are three direct ways the All-on-4 saves Houston patients tens of thousands of dollars on the cost of dental implants. But the indirect savings you make can even double and triple your total savings in the long run:

4. No repeat expenses, such as anesthetic gels, adhesives, soaking solutions and refitting. The only maintenance products you need are toothpaste, a toothbrush and a canister of floss!

5. The “All-on-4” saves patients many months that would otherwise be spent in-and-out of surgery and in recovery. Your time is money and the amount of time this procedure saves patients can translate into a considerable sum!

6. “All-on-4” implants can offer a one-time solution that lasts several decades without the need for restoration. Dental bridges and dentures, on the other hand, typically require frequent restoration and replacement every few years. In the long run, these costs add up.

Oral rehabilitation with “All-on-4” implants is perhaps the smartest investment you can make in your oral health and quality of life!