All-on-4® dental implants are made of titanium, a titanium alloy and zirconium oxide materials. The titanium component in All-on-4® dental implants acts as the substructure for the teeth and is in direct contact with the bone. The titanium is shaped to form a clasp that attaches to the zirconium oxide, covering and supporting dentures or…
How to handle the pain from a new dental implant
An implant is a replacement tooth anchored into the jaw, usually with screw-like posts. Implants are created from titanium and other materials and are designed to mimic a missing tooth’s natural look and feel. The implants can be utilised as an anchor for dentures, bridges or complete implants restored with crowns or caps. A dental…
What is a root canal?
A root canal is a treatment that addresses most dental problems involving your teeth’s nerves. It can be used to repair deep cavities, prepare teeth for crowns or other procedures, remove inflamed tissue (pulp), and prevent tooth decay from spreading. A root canal involves removing all the infected pulp and cleaning an area to seal…
How to know if you are a candidate for dental implants
Dental implants are surgical procedures that involve placing a post (or “implant”) into the jawbone under local anaesthesia, fixed by titanium screws. The implant will become a section of the jawbone within a week. Dental implants are very successful, with an over 95% success rate. Dental implant’s success is a joint effort between you and…
What are the side effects of All-on-4 dental implants?
The side effects of having All-on-4 implants placed in one’s mouth are related to the surgical process. These side effects can vary from person to person, with the most common side effect being chronic gum inflammation. Other side effects that have been seen in people who have had All-on-4 dental implants placed in their mouths…
Recovering From Dental Implant Procedure
After a dental implant procedure, you will require some time to recover. The procedure involves surgery; hence it is very important to rest—some tips on how to speed up your recovery. Rest Rest help your body heal itself. The tiredness and the feeling of being worn out are just your body telling you to slow…
Benefits of Dental Implants
Prevent bone loss The bone under the gap begins to deteriorate after tooth loss. The jawbone needs stimulation from chewing to maintain its mass. Dental implants behave as the tooth root and replace the stimulation lost, preventing bone loss. Dental implants can last a lifetime. Dental implants are made to last forever when properly maintained.…
Preventing Tooth Loss
Tooth loss is the process where one or more of your teeth come loose and eventually fall off. Tooth loss is caused by several factors, including: Gum disease. It is the most common cause of tooth loss. A cracked or broken tooth can fall out any time if left untreated. Dental caries. When left unchecked,…
5 Facts About The All-on-4® Procedure
All-on-4® is a dental procedure that inserts four dental implants to mimic the tooth root and teeth. The implants are made of biocompatible titanium. The All-on-4® dental treatment is a teeth replacement solution for individuals missing all or most of their natural teeth. The solution is a permanent solution designed to last for a lifetime…
What’s included in the Cost of All-on-4® Implants?
Unlike other teeth replacement solutions such as dentures, All-on-4® implants are a permanent solution. The treatment also lets you receive your teeth right away, unlike conventional implants where one has to wait six months for the jaw to heal. All-on-4® dental implant treatment involves surgery where four implants are placed into the jawbone. Fixed dental…