As of 2023, our ALL-ON-4 dental implants cost
starts at about $19,889 per arch for a set of
permanent teeth. The All-On-4 procedure is for patients who have
failing teeth, bad teeth, broken caps and bridges, missing teeth
and don't want dentures. Our starting cost of an all-on-4 procedure
includes the surgical placement of 4 dental implants, mild
sedation, and delivery of a permanent set of teeth
for a single arch (permanent implant-supported fixed bridge).
Additional charges may include general anesthesia and
extractions.
We have been on an epic ride ever since we have pioneered
several ALL-ON-4 techniques for better care. Please note that our
patients save on their costs
anywhere from $4,000 to about
$6,000 per arch when all the treatment is
completed in our office. Our all-on 4 cost is affordable and the
cost is much lower when compared to a two-location approach, where
both doctors from two locations would charge separate fees,
significantly increasing the total cost of treatment.
In general, all-on-4 dental implants treatment (also known as
AO4) and most of the lab work is performed in-house for a full
mouth of teeth in a day. Nevertheless, in many cases when extensive
lab work is required, the set of teeth is delivered in 24
hours.
We are looking forward to listening to your unique dental
situation and helping you get your smile back so you can eat and
speak with a high degree of confidence. Dr. Max Arocha enjoys very
much helping patients get their smiles back with all-on-4 dental
implants. He spends several hours every week replying to emails,
answering phone calls, reviewing x-rays received in the mail,
performing free exams, and countless complimentary consultation services.
While the vast majority of certified all-on-4 clinicians in the
dental implant industry take a traditional approach of using just
local anesthesia during treatment, our all-on-4 facility is state
board certified in sleep dentistry including twilight sedation and general anesthesia to more
conveniently serve our patients, expedite their treatment and lower
the overall cost. We provide advanced anxiety-free service. The US
and International patent holder and medical staff at Memorial
Hospital Doctor Max Arocha DMD have pioneered several all-on-4
techniques including using advanced hard tissue lasers with
surgical computerized 3D surgical guide protocols. We were the
first one to minimal invasive place all-on-4 dental implants, for
denture patients, without the use of a surgical scalpel.
Additional all-on-4 cost depends on several
factors including the system and type of teeth the patients may
want as a full mouth permanent dental implant-supported fixed
bridge for teeth-in-a-day replacement.
These full-mouth fixed bridges can be made out of zirconia or a
combination of acrylic teeth over a titanium framework (known as
hybrid permanent bridges). (Continue reading below for the
different types available).
A zirconia permanent implant-supported fixed bridge is
occasionally recommended for strength and durability. A combination
of using permanent acrylic teeth over a titanium framework (often
called a hybrid permanent bridge also known as a full-mouth
restoration with implants) is preferred for control, durability,
and repairability.
Keep in mind that there may also be some additional procedures
required prior to the placement of teeth-in-a-day with all-on-4 to
ensure its long-term success rate. Additional procedures may be
required including controlling any broken caps, failing bridgework,
and gum infection prior to surgery. In certain all-on-four clinical
cases, when the patient's gums are in severe condition, Dr. Arocha
works together with our in-house periodontist, and gum specialist,
to achieve a great smile by removing any gum disease including
gingivitis and periodontitis all within 24 hrs.
In general, teeth-in-a-day over 4 dental implants often results
in lower cost, making it more affordable, because it allows for
fewer dental implants being placed versus traditional dental
implants for full mouth reconstruction. The teeth-in-a-day
treatment option is a cost-effective procedure for those people
suffering from failing teeth, bad teeth, and broken caps and
bridges. Even people who have no teeth and are wearing
loose-fitting dentures are great candidates.
We pride ourselves in utilizing dental implants that are backed
by research and, as our dental implant quality standard, we only
use high-grade titanium that is FDA approved.
All of our permanent set
of teeth prosthesis parts and materials are made in USA
dental lab including acrylic teeth, PMMA, zirconia teeth, and
titanium bars. Our fixed dental bridges custom-made are white and
natural-looking in color to match your natural teeth. Each tooth is
meticulously positioned to give you a natural-looking appearance to
compliment your face with a great smile.
You would spend approximately one-hour one-on-one with Dr.
Arocha. Teeth-in-a-day consultation is all about listening to your
unique dental situation and the history of your teeth and gums. In
addition to comprehensively and effectively going over details of
your CT scan including addressing all aspects of your teeth
condition and smile.
Since his hospital implant training in Pennsylvania, hundreds of
dental implant surgeries, for 15 years, have been performed by Dr.
Max Arocha DMD.
We have intravenous
moderate (IV) sedation (known as twilight Anesthesia ) and
general anesthesia available for all teeth-in-a-day over 4 dental
implant treatments. Our dental implant treatment starts with a
free consultation. At this complimentary consultation, you would be
examined by Dr. Max Arocha who has the clinical experience of
performing this type of dental implant surgery (4 dental implant
placements for teeth-in-a-day). He is looking forward to meeting
with you and listening to the story behind your smile.
Dr. Arocha is passionate and generous about helping patients get
their smiles back. Along with his extensive training in oral
implantology and dental lasers, Dr. Arocha possesses a unique eye
for smile design helping patients look younger.
How to get an ALL-ON-4 complimentary iCat CBCT Scan for dental
Implants
Cone beam CT scanning has brought a new dimension to dentistry
for dental implanta patient. In all aspects of diagnosis, treatment
planning, surgical preparation and execution, follow-up, and
management of complications, we now can treat our implant patients
with increased precision and predictability.
New patients save $375 on all-on-4 with our complimentary
service. The i-CAT Cone Beam 3D dental imaging system and all
necessary radiographs allow us to provide a quick, comfortable, and
effective dental imaging for precise all-on-4 dental implant
diagnosis and review. i-CAT dental implants features include:
8 and a 23-second scan that provides enough data for a complete
all-on-4 procedure.
A safer diagnosis with less radiation than traditional CT
scanners.
Increased comfort. Dental implant patients are seated in an
open environment with plenty of space.
A more cost-effective imaging system. (Free for new all-on-four
dental implant patients)
We can easily review and share the dental implant data with
patients, so patients stay informed and are able to make educated
decisions on their course of teeth-in-a-day treatment.
Our office is pleased to offer i-CAT 3D Cone Beam imaging for
patients receiving dental implant treatment. Come and see for
yourself what it's like to receive an advanced, patient-friendly 3D
scan.
How is the ALL-ON-4 recovery time with modern technology?
We prefer to perform All-On-4 procedure with our advanced computerized 3D
dental treatment software whenever possible. Our advanced surgical
computerized guide protocol from Anatomage® not only delivers high
precision for dental implant surgery but also allows all-on-four
patients to eat, a soft diet, the next day. In addition to
significantly decreasing recovery time. Our implant 3D software is
a highly effective tool that, in certain clinical cases, delivers
minimal invasive surgery for fast all-on-four recovery time.
Measure bone density and plan implants simultaneously within a
3D volume. Avoid potential surgical complications by checking for
root entanglement prior to extractions with automatic nerve canal
tracing.
Since this is a minimally invasive procedure that uses sedation
dentistry including IV and general anesthesia, the recovery period
is fairly simple .The sedation should
mostly wear off in approximately 6 to 8 hours following
the procedure, therefore you will need to ask a trustworthy friend
or family member to drive you home. You’ll also need to follow a
liquid and soft food diet for a few days. In the event you do
notice any immediate pain and swelling, pain medications can help.
About 8 out of 10 patients are able to resume work within two
days.
On the other hand, if high number of teeth and
severe infections removal are required, you can expect a healing
period of about 10 days. Following the procedure, you can now have
a strong and durable permanent set of teeth placed on top of the
implants. After approximately six months, the implants will
have integrated with your bone .After this period, you may need to return to our
office so that Dr. Max Arocha can inspect your permanent set of
teeth for possible minor adjustments. You’ll need to take
antibiotics and use an antimicrobial mouthwash during this time.
These permanent dental prosthesis that are screwed to the implants
are called hybrids and they don’t come out of the mouth like
traditional removable dentures .
What can I eat after the All-On-4 procedure?
Here is a list of several kinds of soft foods to
keep in mind after implant surgery menu interesting. In
general, a soft diet like gelatin, pudding, soup, ice cream,
yogurt, etc. is advised during the first two days following surgery
in order to avoid small and large food particles from lodging
underneath the wound. Semi-liquid foods including mashed potatoes,
eggs, and soft pasta may be added to the diet on the third day. You
may resume a normal diet after the first two weeks. Avoid crunchy,
hard foods like popcorn, nuts, and chips for four weeks following
surgery. Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages should be
avoided for the first two weeks.
Remember that even though food is soft ask
yourself is it spicy? Very hot? Are there seeds, even small seeds
like poppy or sesame? Rice and quinoa, even when cooked extra soft,
could get under your all-on-4 bridge and might not be the best
option, at least in the first week of healing. Visit our All-on-4 diet page for more detailed
information.
What are ALL-ON-4 different payment options and financing?
(Best Choice)
The best choice of patient
financing for the ALL-ON-4 makes it possible for patients to
receive dental implant treatment.
This Program offers flexible financing. The Program offers an
easier way to pay for treatments not covered by insurance and to
cover deductibles
Should the cost of all-on-4 for teeth-in-a-day prove prohibitive
for an individual, are there options to consider that can put all
within reach and save you time and money? We have found that
LendingClub online application is fast and easy. It takes just
minutes, with no impact on your credit score. Financial times have
changed, and credit scores are no longer the main factor for
patient dental implant financing. You can instantly review the loan
offers that you qualify for, and you would not need to visit a
branch to complete your application.
Our dental office is affiliated with LendingClub for
teeth-in-a-day with all-on-4 dental implant treatment. LendingClub
can finance over $30,000 for upper and lower jaw full mouth teeth
replacement. All LendingClub financing payment plans feature an
affordable fixed rate, which means your monthly payment does not
increase. In addition, you can prepay your loan at any time and
there's no prepayment penalty or fee.
With this type of teeth-in-a-day dental implant financing plan,
patients can break up the total cost of treatment into a series of
monthly payments. Click on the LendingClub logo above to apply online and check your options in just
minutes. Please note: (Under doctor name you must type: " max
arocha ")
Types of dental implant fixed bridge prosthesis for the full
mouth [photos]
Dental implant fixed acrylic teeth prosthesis over a titanium
bar on 4 dental implants. The titanium bar may be hidden under the
acrylic upon request. (Permanent hybrid fixed bridge)
Dental implant-supported zirconia teeth over a pink zirconia
base on 4 dental implants. (Permanent fixed bridge)
All-acrylic teeth over a pink all-acrylic base on 4 dental
implants (temporary hybrid bridge for 4-10 months).
What is the cost of a full mouth set for
Teeth-in-a-Day with dental implants for denture patients?
Most traditional dental clinicians place about six to eight
dental implants per arch for a full set of teeth in patients who
have a bad failing, missing teeth or dentures. When you factor in
the cost of each dental implant surgery, related dental lab work
and materials, follow-up visits, and dental implant healing time
before loading, it's easy to see that a fewer dental implants
treatment save time, money, and effort relative to traditional
implant treatment that may cost well over $30,000 for one arch.
Fewer dental implant reduces total healing time and cost. In
certain clinical cases where no extractions are required, you may
be eating soft foods and drinking as soon as you leave the dental
office or within 24 hours with a budget of about $20,000+ per one
arch for fixed permanent teeth-in-a-day.
A full mouth set of teeth replacement treatment over a few
dental implants such as all-on-four dental implant treatment is
specifically designed for people with teeth in poor condition,
those who are wearing dentures, and those in need of full mouth
upper and/or lower teeth replacement. Qualified patients receive as
few as four dental implants and a set of new fixed dental
implant-supported replacement teeth, usually in one day. The major
benefit of having fewer implants is how quickly dentures can be
replaced with a permanent fixed bridge. This efficient treatment
concept saves time and cost.
Out-of-state travelers for Teeth-in-a-Day for full mouth dental
implants prosthesis.
If you are an out-of-state traveler flying over to our dental
practice in Fort Lauderdale for our all-on-4 complimentary
consultation, we suggest first contacting our All-On-4 designated
team member Nichol. We would like to first hear your unique dental
situation and the story of your teeth and gums. We may suggest for
you send over a CT scan and/or a panoramic radiograph for Dr.
Arocha to carefully review it before
your arrival.
Since we have a significant number of people from out of state
interested in having teeth-in-a-day with all-on-four treatment, we
ask you to please be patient and keep in mind every case is
different. It takes time and planning to come up with a detailed
all-on-four treatment plan and be able to provide a full mouth set
of teeth replacement with dental implants.
We offer the convenience of having teeth-in-a-day with
all-on-four treatment in one office. Our patients save anywhere
from $4,000 to $6,000 per arch by having the all-on-four treatment
in one single location. We are conveniently located 10 miles from
Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Hotels are within walking
distance of our dental office.
How long do All ON 4 implants last?
The success rate of the lower and upper jaw. The all-on-4
implant procedure is a proven long-term solution with high survival
rates and with up to 10 years of follow-up in the mandible and 5
years in the maxilla.
A clinical study published in October 2014 in the Journal of
Clinical and Diagnostic Research included 242 patients with 968
immediately loaded implants supporting fixed complete upper jaw
all-acrylic prosthesis demonstrated a high survival rate of 93% at
the patient level and 98% at the implant level after a 5-year of
follow-up.
In general, a cumulative survival rate is high in both maxilla
(upper jaw) and mandible (lower jaw) according to scientific
evidence reviews
Mid-term 3–4 years: 96.3–100%
Long-term 5–10 years: 94.8–98.0%
A more recent study encouraged the use of the All-on-Four
concept emphasizing that when planning a fixed rehabilitation in
the upper jaw using four implants, the quality of bone, the length
of implants, and the patient’s habits should be considered.
The fixed bridge prosthesis (bridge over the implants) survival
rate .
According to Dr. P. Malo, the originator of the All-on-4 concept,
the bridge survival rate in the lower jaw was 99.2% after 10 years
of follow-up. In the upper jaw, after 5 years of follow-up, the
bridge survival rate was 100%.
Does insurance cover ALL-ON-4?
Yes, many dental insurances cover a portion of all-on-4 dental
implants. Our dental insurance claim specialists have experience in
working with most dental insurance to maximize your savings for
all-on-four and teeth-in-a-day treatment. We take all major PPO
dental insurance such as Delta Dental, Metlife, Cigna, Humana,
Guardian, AETNA, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc. We have been
successful in having an insurance company paying $2000 and more for
the cost of teeth extractions in relation to all-on-four.
When it comes to full mouth teeth replacement with dental
implants our dental implant billing coding
specialists can submit insurance claims to the dental
insurance company on your behalf and/or provide you with a detailed
breakdown of charges and updated 2018 dental
procedure codes, known as CDT, to submit to your dental
insurance company coverage.
Most dental insurance plans may cover at least a portion of the
fee charged to add teeth to your dental implants. The best way to
learn more about your insurance policy is to have Maria Sherman
call and speak with your dental insurance company directly. This
way we can help you determine the estimated out-of-pocket cost of
the all-on-four treatment and assist you with a payment plan or
financing if you wish so.
In our years of experience, many dental insurance companies
partially cover the all-on-four which means that you should process
and send out a dental implant claim to them. However, some offices
don’t allow you to claim the cost of the surgery itself. This is
because, in spite of the health benefits that can be provided by
dental implants, many insurance companies still classify it as a
cosmetic procedure.
While most dental insurance questions can be answered easily and
quickly, the question of whether dental insurance covers
teeth-in-a-day with all-on-four takes more time to get an accurate
answer.
How much Teeth-in-a-Day cost?
We offer an all-inclusive teeth-in-a-day approach that not only
streamlines a full mouth set of teeth replacement on dental implant
treatment but saves you time. Our approach also makes the
teeth-in-a-day with all-on-four dental implant treatment much more
affordable.
We also provide single teeth-in-a-day. The cost for a single
implant is about $2,200 plus the implant crown. The dental implant
cost depends on the condition of the gums and jaw bone. The cost
for two-implant placement for a three-unit fixed bridge starts at
about $3,800.
When multiple teeth are being replaced by dental implants,
Teeth-in-a-day is indeed possible in most clinical situations. It
is done when all of a patient’s lower and/or upper teeth are being
replaced at once by dental implants and a permanent bridge within
24 hours.
The most important criterion for teeth-in-a-day candidacy is
having sufficient bone structure in your jaw to accommodate the 4
dental implants. If you lack sufficient jawbone volume and bone
density, the 4 implants may not be able to withstand the biting
forces exerted by chewing and therefore the implants may not be
loaded with your permanent bridge the same day. In general, and
over 90% of the time, patients neither need bone grafting nor sinus
lift due to the nature of the ability to place the implants where
the available bone is located and then perform "dental implant
angle correction" to allow for a precise fit and accurate bridge
placement for teeth delivery
ALL-ON-4® before and after [photos].
Experiencing life from having severely bad teeth, failing caps
and dental bridges is emotionally exhausting for many patients. Our
great satisfaction in serving our wonderful patients with their
journey of having teeth-in-a-day for a new smile, especially when
patients' tears of happiness are present, is difficult to put into
words. Every all-on-4 new smile experience has a story to
tell...When we met our patients in real life, we ask questions to
get to know them better. We listen to their past dental work,
previous dental experience, and beliefs.
We try to unearth their dental and life story and tell our own
as clinicians. The end goal is to find out if we can bring these
patients back to good oral health and give them a great smile. In
this process of knowing each other we tap into the underlying
reason patients lose their teeth and why they have decided to come
to see us – to get to be the very best version of themselves; a
version they have always had within them that got lost along the
way.
Dr. Arocha understands that emotional health and physical
well-being are intertwined. But it's not always clear how each
element affects his dental implant patients.
We have found that most of our patients know that a negative
emotional state due to the lack of a healthy smile or having an
embarrassing smile, whether from having periodontitis or bad teeth
from childhood, can have a correlating effect on the way they feel
physically.
For instance, feeling depressed from not having the ability to
smile in front of people can make a patient less likely to date,
eat with confidence, and maintain and find a job.
During their first initial dental implant consultation, our
patients react to a dental diagnosis with a range of emotions,
including fear, sadness, and other emotions, and in some cases, low
self-esteem. Patients are individuals, with their own unique set of
life experiences and their ways of coping emotionally with
stressful teeth-related situations. A great smile, like the ones
seen in our Before and After photos below, plays a
role in that having an understanding of one’s dental condition and
smile, and a sense of accomplishment.
We are not professionals expected to be psychotherapists or
counselors, nor to deliver direct mental health services to our
patients. However, it is important for Dr. Arocha and his team to
be able to recognize the emotional reactions of our patients for a
variety of reasons.
First, while newly-diagnosed all-on-four patients may have
access to their emotions and express them openly with Dr. Arocha,
they may also suppress their feelings. Suppressed feelings
ultimately have the same effect on conversations about a dental
diagnosis as do directly expressed feelings. Occasionally, our
patients struggling with emotions have a history of interaction
with their former dentist(s) in a way that has not been
productive.
Our oral healthcare professionals, despite the challenges and
the limitations, do play an important role in helping patients cope
emotionally with a dental-related diagnosis. For better or worse,
patients may, at least when initially diagnosed with hopeless
teeth, have no other emotional support beyond, for example, the
members of our dental team. Family members may not yet have been
brought into the discussions about their diagnosis, or they may not
yet be ready themselves to cope with the diagnosis.
While our patients develop emotional support with our team
members, often with the guidance and encouragement of their family
members, if they can make an emotional connection early on in their
diagnosis, they will be that much better prepared to cope as they
move forward with their new smile from having
teeth-in-a-day treatment. Our oral healthcare
professionals can essentially pave the way for our patients.
All-on-4 dental implant patient reviews
You may look us up online for all-on-4 reviews to learn more about our
patient's reviews.
Due to privacy concerns, we do not often encourage most of our
patients to post reviews making their all-on-4 ® cases public. However, when they do we
try our best to reply to them to build patient trust as a verified
healthcare provider. Since reviews are only valuable when they are
honest and unbiased. Most of our Florida base patients and
out-of-state All-On-4 dental implants patients spread the word
about the their experience at our sedation and dental implant
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All-On-4® Doctors
Modern implant-based doctors have provided a solution for
immediate functionality with substantially increased quality of
life. Accomplished through a fixed teeth-in-a-day permanent bridge
prosthesis held solidly in place by four dental implants, this
advanced procedure performed by experienced doctors provides
comfort and security patients often miss with removable dentures
while at the same time preserving the jaw bone and often bypassing
the need for bone grafts like a sinus lift. By eliminating the
daily frustration and discomfort of loose and breaking down teeth,
patients can once again enjoy the dietary freedom of those with
natural teeth with the most sophisticated solution there is to
tooth loss.
The All-On-4 dental implant procedure is best for patients with
significant failing dental restorations like crown and bridgework,
gum disease, tooth decay, and for people whose bone loss in the
jaw, area prevents them from getting traditional dental implants.
Our All-on-4 doctors will discuss your options during your
consultation.
What medications are prescribed after the ALL-ON-4
procedure?
Unfortunately, most ALL-ON-4 procedure is accompanied by some
degree of discomfort. Surprisingly there has been a high number of
cases that has not required strong pain medication after having
teeth removed and the ALL-ON-4 procedure completed. However, in
certain clinical cases administering medication via intravenous
therapy (IV) is the great short-term management of moderately
severe, acute pain that requires the patient not to take pain
medication the day after the ALL-ON-4 procedure.
If you do not have an allergy to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications like Ibuprofen, Motrin and Advil we may recommend
taking the morning of having the procedure done.
You will need a prescription from your doctor before you start
taking any strong pain medication for pain. The doctor can adjust
the dose as needed to help control pain.
You may receive around-the-clock doses to manage pain throughout
the day and night. Our doctor may prescribe pain medication to be
taken "as needed" in case you have "breakthrough" pain -- a flare
of pain that you get despite round-the-clock doses.
While you're on strong pain medications, check in with your
doctor regularly. Our doctor will need to know:
How is your pain responding to the medication
Whether you're having any side effects
Whether you have any potential interactions or medical
conditions that could make you more likely to have side effects,
such as sleep apnea, alcohol use, or kidney problems
Whether you're taking the medication properly
Some prescription pain medication will make you drowsy, do not
drive or operate mechanical machinery while taking the
prescription. Alternate Ibuprofen (2 tablets / 200mg each) and the
any other prescribed medication every four hours if needed.
Once you feel like you can stop the pain medication, use Ibuprofen.
You may also be prescribed an antibacterial mouth rinse which
should be used twice daily in the first two weeks following dental
implant surgery. Post-operative antibiotics should be taken as
directed and always take the entire course of the prescription. All
medications should not exceed the recommended dosage.
How to avoid ALL-ON-4® problems
Damage to your teeth in a day with all-on-4 can occur suddenly
and gradually. A broken fixed bridge may cause discomfort. This
type of teeth-in-a-day may become damaged in a variety of ways
including biting something hard, natural wear of 5 plus years, and
tear. When a broken and fractured all-on-four bridge, you need
immediate care to prevent further damage to the titanium bar and
irritation to your gum, lip, cheek, and tongue. In general, damage
to this type of permanent bridge worsen over time and require more
extensive and costly repairs. This is because over time a damaged
permanent bridge may cause overstress in a specific area, causing a
break that may continue to worsen.
We provide any type of repair of All-on-4 dental implants
same-day or within 24hrs capable of restoring your set of permanent
teeth to a functional state.
What is All-On-4® Teledentistry?
ALL-ON-4 Teledentistry provides live video consultation with the
doctor! Send us an email so we can invite you to download our App
and have convenient access to ALL-ON-4 doctor online via mobile
live video and text messaging. Using secure texting and online live
video App technology service can screen your smile profile, have
diagnosed your front teeth condition, and go over different
possible options all while answering all of your questions.
All-on-4 Teledentistry focuses exclusively on ALL-ON-4
® dental implants for teeth-in-a-day.
Whether it’s replacing multiple teeth or the full mouth with
top and bottom arches, their doctor offers patients
a world-class level of expertise. With all-on-four teledentistry
you can start texting a certified ALL-ON-4 team member and book a
live video consultation with the doctor from the convenience of
your home. This allows for dynamic visualization and qualification
analysis. This online analysis would help determine the course of
your ALL-ON-4 dental implant treatment and assist you in creating
your treatment plan.
The choice of a single dental implant vs four dental
implants.
The choice is clear only if you know how to choose a dentist who
places dental implants when it comes to having "teeth-in-a-day"
with "all-on-4® " and a single
implant for tooth replacement. Many times the choice is neither
clear nor easy. Especially when it comes to making the right
decision for your smile based on the many options available.
With increasing emphasis on dental implant value and efficiency,
quality time between dentists and patients has become more and more
a valuable resource. In general, the dentist who is successful and
experienced in dental implants spends significant time in
face-to-face contact with patients gathering relevant medical
health and dental-related information. Performing a detailed dental
evaluation work of your gums and bite is an important aspect of
implant dentistry.
So what should you look for when searching for an implant
dentist so you can have the best choice presented to you?
First, your dental implant expert should be a licensed
dentist.
Second, your dental implant expert should have an education in
dental implants.
Next, your dental implant expert should be experienced. Dental
implants are not "one size fits all." They are complex,
sophisticated dental devices, and you should expect your dental
implant expert to have over five years of experience in the
practice of implant dentistry.
Finally, your dental implant expert should be competent. At a
minimum, when it comes to having a single tooth implant, from an
implant center, make sure he has performed a variety of treatments
ranging from a single tooth to replacing multiple teeth, like
all-on-4, on several different patients.
With this basic information, the choice of having dental
implants may be achieved without great effort and with few
difficulties when you begin searching and interviewing dental
implant centers to find one that is considered a dental implant
expert.
Our understanding is correct, and yes there are some potential
risks to go with the definite benefits of an immediate and
permanent missing tooth replacement with a dental implant. There
are three parts to the procedure that the dentist and team members
need to consider in making this dental implant treatment
successful, which includes how you will look with your new tooth in
the early healing phase. They are:
Removal of the existing tooth or root;
Simultaneous placement of the implant, which will become the
root part of the new tooth;
Placement of a crown, which will become the part of the new
tooth you see in your mouth that sits atop and connects to the
implant.
There are many issues and steps to consider. First of all, it is
quite critical that your broken tooth is removed very carefully so
that the tooth socket — the bone that supports the tooth — is not
damaged. It will become the receptor site for the dental implant.
If any bone from the walls of the socket is damaged or lost, it
could lead to an unsightly gum recession or the possibility of
having to end the procedure rather than risk a poor result.
Secondly, it is critical to place the implant so that it is
stable and non-movable in the bone. The bone around an implant
heals by fusing to the implant's specialized titanium surface by a
process called osseointegration (“Osseo” – bone; “integrate” –
fusion with). The tooth socket of an upper front tooth is
cone-shaped, and generally, the only way to stabilize an implant is
to penetrate the apex (pointed end) of the socket and affix it to
the bone in this area. It's almost like placing a screw into a
previously drilled wooden hole that is too large; the only way to
stabilize the screw is by engaging the wood beyond the screw's
original length and width. However, when the implant is properly
and carefully placed, the bone will grow, traversing the remaining
gap, and heal by fusing to the implant. Choosing the right-sized
implant for this situation and making sure that it is placed in
exactly the right position are both critical to success.- See more
at
http://www.deardoctor.com/inside-the-magazine/issue-23/same-day-tooth-replacement-with-dental-implants/#sthash.uwObLqxF.dpuf
Those who have lost all of their teeth and are soon to have
their last failing teeth removed, have several options for tooth
replacement. One of the most advanced and reliable techniques is to
permanently attach a dental prosthesis tooth to a single dental
implant that is anchored in the jawbone. Implant-supported teeth
look and function just like real teeth, and are maintained with the
same oral hygiene practices, such as brushing and flossing. They
provide important health benefits. And while dental implants are
relatively expensive, a newer procedure that also provides
functional teeth on the same day dental implant surgery is
performed has brought the cost down and put this great technology
within the reach of many patients. Implant-supported teeth allow
normal function of the whole mouth including the nerves, muscles
and jaw joints. By permanently replacing missing teeth and lost gum
tissues, implant-supported teeth restore the support of the facial
structures (cheeks and lips support), thereby creating a more
youthful appearance as well as the ability to function normally.
This includes chewing tough foods, eating fresh fruits and
vegetables, laughing, kissing, speaking confidently, and smiling
with joy. - See more at
http://www.deardoctor.com/articles/new-teeth-in-one-day/#sthash.U9uBVqaH.dpuf
How to clean ALL-ON-4 dental implants
A daily oral hygiene regime must be followed when cleaning
around ALL-ON-4 dental implants. The gums around the dental implant
and Teeth-in-a-Day bridge need special attention as food particles
can easily get trapped around the base between the gum surface and
underneath the bridge.
ALL-ON-4 cleaning 7-tips to set the stage for adequate
hygiene:
Use a Waterpik twice a day by accessing the bridge from the
outside or find access points that result in the greatest
dislodgement of trapped food. We recommend using a medium setting.
The high setting might separate gum tissue attachment from the
implants.
Floss under the bridge once daily. Oral-B floss works well, but
if the firm end softens too quickly, have patients tie the Super
Floss to a floss threader (figure 6). Some patients prefer curved
and firmer bridge threaders. I give samples of all of these to my
patients, so they can customize their home care.
Look into buying multiple shapes and sizes of specialty
toothbrushes and interdental brushes specifically designed for
implants. Patients can buy them on Amazon.com.
Use a small soft brush to clean the part near the gum tissue. A
small brush is about one-third the width of a traditional
toothbrush. clean and massage the tissue contact areas of the
bridge.
Rinse daily with an antiseptic mouth oral rinse to debride
smaller particles from under the bridge.
If soft-tissue swelling occurs, rinse with warm salt water for
three days. If the swelling persists, call your dentist.
Some patients may need a prescription mouth rinse like Peridex
made from 3M if there is consistent bleeding for two weeks. Call
your dentist or hygienist to get a prescription mouth rinse as
needed.
How to floss ALL-ON-4 Dental Implants
Dental
flossing ALL-ON-4 dental implants enable you to insert the floss
between the implants bridge permanent teeth at the gum line and
pull it through to the other side. You can then lean it against the
implant surface and rub out the food trap . You must be as
diligent with removing plaque from around your implants as you
would with natural teeth. The best means for doing this is to floss
around each implant post between the bridgework and the gums as
shown in our video here. This type of flossing is quite different
than with natural teeth where you work the floss in between each
tooth. With your bridgework, you need to thread the floss between
it and the gums with the help of a floss threader , a
small handheld device with a loop on one end and a stiff flat edge
on the other.
To use it you'll first pull off about 18" of dental floss and
thread it through the loop. You'll then gently work the sharper end
between the gums and bridge from the cheek side toward the tongue.
Once through to the tongue side, you'll hold one end of the floss
and pull the floss threader away with the other until the floss is
now underneath the bridge. Then loop each end of the floss around
your fingers on each hand and work the floss up and down the sides
of the nearest tooth or implant. The next step is to release one
hand from the floss and pull the floss out from beneath the bridge.
Rethread it in the threader and move to the next section of the
bridge and clean those implants. Please notice that there are only
three spots between 4 implants you can floss.
You can also use other methods like specialized floss with
stiffened ends for threading, oral irrigation, or Waterpik which
emits a pressurized spray of water to loosen plaque, or an
interproximal small brush that can reach into narrow
spaces. If you choose an interproximal brush, however, be sure it's
not made with metal wire, which can scratch the implant and create
microscopic crevices for plaque.
Use the method you and your dentist think best to keep your
implants plaque-free. Following the instruction on the video here
will help reduce your risk of a gum infection that could endanger
your implant-supported bridgework.
" I spend close to one year looking for an
All-on-4 dental implants doctor. I had three consultations
during my journey on finding the best dental implant provider to
replace my failing dental work and fix my gum disease. My front
teeth were in bad shape. I’m was impressed with Dr Arocha years of
experience, his patience for listening to everything I had to say,
his friendly assistant and his genuinely caring personality. He
spend one hour and twenty minutes with me alone going over
EVERYTHING with me. What a passionate dentist he is. I have
traveled from Georgia for a All-on-4 consultation to meet Dr
Max Arocha in south Florida and find out about the sedation he
offered including general anesthesia. I was delighted to also find
out that his All-on-4 cost was the most affordable out of
the four consultations I had. I had the All-on-4 procedure
done in about 3 hrs under sedation. I don’t remember anything but
the best part is that I did not have any pain the next day of the
surgery. None!!!! Zero!!! I don’t know how Dr Arocha does it. This
is truly an amazing doctor with stunning results. I highly
recommend Max Arocha DMD for All-on-4 dental implants. Once
you get to meet him in person you come to realize that you are in
great hands.Doctor and staffing are bilingual
"
We suggest being on a soft diet for the first 12 weeks of
healing. During this time your 4 implants are integrating, also
known as fusing into the bone, while wearing your fixed bridge
prosthesis.
It is recommended to eat lean protein and high fiber food after
ALL-ON-4 Implants surgery for a fast recovery at the implant wound
site.
Eating the right foods after surgery may prevent complications
including constipation, pain, and infection, and provide the
building blocks of protein your gums and implants in your jaw bone
need to heal. For detailed information on what to eat after
ALL-ON-4 surgery visit
https://www.drarocha.com/all-on-4-diet.html
Dental implant cost
As of June of 2023 dental implant cost for one
tooth is about $2,000 plus a customized dental
implant crown, known as a dental implant cap, that screws directly
into the dental implant itself once it is placed and healed into
the jaw bone. When the cost is over $2,000 for a single dental
implant placement, it means the condition of the gums and jaw bone
may need bone grafting, gum soft tissue treatment, and
extraction.
Keep in mind that no two patients and their customized dental
implant treatments are exactly the same, so the number of follow-up
appointments, procedures, and cost of dental implants varies
depending on the clinical condition of the treatment site. Unlike
other tooth replacement options, dental implants are highly
customized for your teeth and gums.
Keeping that in mind, the cost of dental implants compares
favorably to other tooth replacement options because dental
implants are a lasting permanent solution that does not involve
touching near teeth. In certain clinical conditions, other teeth
replacement options may be best. However, other options may appear
to have a lower upfront cost, but you may continue to pay that cost
over and over, making it expensive compared to dental implants.
The total cost for a dental implant to replace
a single tooth, including one implant crown, known as a cap, is
estimated to be in the range of $3,000 to $4,200. However,
the key for you to get the lowest possible cost is to send
us a dental x-ray of the tooth or missing tooth via email. This way
Dr. Arocha can review it and allow us to provide you with an
estimated cost over the phone.
All-on-4 for teeth-in-a-day in Plantation, FL, Fort Lauderdale,
Davie, Hollywood, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Miami, Pembroke
Pines, Weston, Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Naples, Delray Beach,
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