Am I a Candidate for All on 4? Teaneck NJ & Roselle NJ
Nobody wants to lose their teeth, yet for millions of Americans, missing teeth is their reality. Whether it's from tooth decay, periodontal disease, or genetics, having tooth loss can take its toll on your self-esteem.
Missing natural teeth can make a person not want to smile out of shame or embarrassment, holding them back from forming lasting intimate relationships or preventing them from advancing at work.
No matter the reason you have missing teeth, at RJ Dental, we can help restore your smile with All-on-4 dental implants. This easy procedure not only can give you back your confidence, but it can also improve your quality of life.
What is All-on-4?
While traditional dental implants offer a natural appearance, for many patients, it's simply not an option. Whether they have severe bone loss, or they cannot handle the multiple surgeries required to have them placed inside their mouth, they are often left with limited options on prosthetic teeth.
Dentures can be inconvenient and, if they're ill-fitting, they can be painful and cause abrasions and lesions in your mouth. While they're a good dental restoration option for many of our patients, they're not as natural appearing as implants and can cause problems with speaking. That's where All-on-4 dental implants truly stand out.
Teeth in a Day
Instead of requiring multiple surgeries, All-on-4, also sometimes referred to as teeth in a day, can often be completed in a single day, even when extractions are still required. This is a great choice for people who cannot wait or cannot handle having several implants placed.
Instead of replacing every tooth with an implant, All-on-4 instead uses just four posts for the implants to rest upon. Crafted from durable titanium, these posts are surgically implanted directly into your jawbone. For either the upper and the lower arch, a total of four of these titanium posts are required for a secure fit.
The titanium then fuses to the bone, giving you a permanent and lasting implant. The posts will be placed in both the front and the back of your mouth to ensure an even fit. Over time, your remaining bone will be stronger and healthier, giving you a lasting improvement to your smile.
What to Watch for After Surgery
While there are many advantages to All-on-4 dental implants, sometimes complications do arise following the procedure. Keep an eye out for any excessive bleeding and swelling, but we will prescribe medication to help with any discomfort after your procedure.
A little discoloration (a "bruised" appearance) around your gums is to be expected, and you may notice a sore throat and slightly chapped lips. You can use a salt rinse up to three times a day to help with this, and lip balm may be applied to help with your dry lips.
Don't smoke after the procedure, and if you typically exercise, give yourself around four or five days to fully recover before you start working out again. Be aware of any signs of infection, such as a high fever, and excessive bleeding or discharge from the site.
However, the failure rate is extremely low, with a success rate of over 99 percent for patients who have implants, and complications are quite rare.
Am I A Candidate For All on 4 Dental Implants?
Since dental implants are so common in the world of dentistry, you might assume that every single problem can be solved by them. Anyone with a dental problem can just walk right in and get an implant to fix it, right? Well not exactly, but our dentists are all about matching the right people to the right dental solution. How do you know if a dental implant is right for you?
You Have Missing Teeth
One of the most common procedures we do for people with missing teeth is to apply a crown or pontic tooth to it. To do that, we need a secure root for the crown to attach to, and that typically means using a dental implant to provide that root. Dental implants can be used to replace one missing tooth, several missing teeth, or even entire bridges of your mouth.
If you happen to have a missing tooth, then you will probably need a dental implant. That situation is when you most notably need a dental implant, and what most patients who need a dental implant come to us with.
You Have Good Oral Health
To get dental implants implanted into your jawbone, you will need to have good oral health leading up to the surgery. Having cavities, a potential oral disease in your mouth or a weak jawbone that will need to be regrown are all things that will delay you from getting dental implants. These problems will all need to be fixed or treated before surgery. For example, if you do not have sufficient bone density in your jawbone, you may first need a bone graft.
In addition to your oral health, you need to make sure that you do not drink, chew tobacco, or smoke. Alcohol can stop your blood from clotting properly, and smoking can slow down your blood flow. This means that the healing process in your body slows down, and this can cause problems for you later during the surgery.
If you do not want to have an increased risk of infection during the procedure, you will need to stop these bad habits for the duration of your treatment, if not for good. If you can stick with good oral health habits, your mouth will thank you!
It is Very Easy To Be a Candidate
If you are a reasonably healthy adult who does not drink or smoke and takes good care of your teeth and mouth, then you are likely a candidate for dental implant surgery. If your mouth or personal health is not ideal, then our dentists will work with you to change it before we proceed with giving you implants.
Schedule in Teaneck NJ & Roselle NJ Today!
For any other questions about your candidacy for dental implants and the All on 4, please call our team in Teaneck, NJ at (551) 369-2001 or Roselle, NJ at (908) 488-5005, and we will work with you to determine your candidacy and your availability for an appointment! |