As of 2024, our
ALL-ON-4 dental implants cost
starts at about
$21,889
per arch for a set of permanent teeth. There is a two-stage process all inclusive package deal which cost starts at $14,889 - this includes teeth removal, implant placement and fixed teeth in 24 hrs. 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 $475 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
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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
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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® Online In-Person Appointment Scheduling?
Ready to get started? Schedule In-person Appointment!Prefer to do it yourself? Use our convenient scheduler to book an appointment that fits your needs. Schedule in-person consultation with the doctor today! Or text us at 954-432-771 so we can send you our schedule availability for a comprehensive exam with Dr Arocha. Using secure texting and online booking technology service
you can help provide your medical history before coming over. So Dr Arocha can spend more time screening 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.
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.
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. Waterpik dental implants, which emits a pressurized spray
of water to loosen plaque, is an ideal tool
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 2024
dental implant cost
for one tooth is about
$2,100
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 $2,500 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.
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