What’s The Cost of All on 4 Dental Implants?

If you are considering the All on 4 dental implant procedure,
there are a variety of items to consider.

How do I select the right dentist, and how will I know if they
are experienced?

Will I leave with a new set of permanent teeth on the day of the
procedure, and how long is the recovery time?

There are certainly a lot of questions related to the procedure
itself. But for many individuals, the decision to select a dentist
and book the procedure comes down to your level of comfort with the
dentist – and the cost. So, how much should dental implants
cost?

The truth is there are a variety of items to consider. So in
this instalment of #AskDrCurrie, we find out how to assess the
costs of dental implants.

What dictates the cost of All on 4 dental
implants?

When assessing the cost of All on 4 dental implants, it’s
important to understand the true definition of the procedure.

With that in mind,
the All on 4 procedure replaces a full arch of teeth with dental
implants that are fixed, and they do not come out.
This procedure takes place in a single day, and it takes place
with nobel biocare products.

So when assessing pricing options, you need to ensure the items
listed above are being satisfied. Why does this matter? Because not
every dentist follows the same procedural guidelines.

Some dentists will remove your teeth, place the implants, and
then set you up with temporary dentures for a period of 6 months.
It will take the bone in your mouth 4-6 months for the
osseointegration process to take place (the bone grows around the
implant). So you are left with a temporary denture for half a year,
and that can be difficult for some people.

So the true advantage of the All on 4 procedure is you get new
teeth in a day – which is also why the procedure is so
attractive.

So it’s important to ask the question… Will you get new
teeth the same day? It’s also important to ask if the dentist is
using nobel biocare products because they developed the All on 4
protocol and procedure.

On the topic of products, another consideration is the bridge
itself. On the day of the procedure, an initial bridge is placed
– but it is a temporary bridge. You will wear that for the
initial 4 – 6 months while the osseointegration process takes
place (your bone heals around the implant).

Once that healing process is complete, your final bridge is
provided. We will never create a final bridge out of acrylic –
it’s not strong enough. Most of the time what you’ll do is
acrylic with a titanium enforced bar. Zirconia is another material
that we use for certain individuals. Different materials make a
difference for different people – so we always take time to
assess the best options for each individual.

How do you know if the dentist / surgeon is
experienced?

The All on 4 dental implant procedure is 12 – 15 years old –
so it is still relatively new technology. So it’s important to
understand how many procedures the dentist has completed, how
experienced they are, and how they go about creating individualized
plans for their patients.

Personally,
I have been supporting patients with the All on 4 procedure for
over 10 years, and I definitely believe that experience
matters. The most skilled All on 4 dental practitioners remain very
humble because they understand that every case is different, and
the learning never stops. It requires surgical skill, cosmetic
dental experience, and the understanding of how to manage gum
tissue.

Just as importantly, it is important to help the patient feel at
ease about the procedure, the recovery time, and the end result.
The more experience you get, the more you realize how much you need
to individualize your planning for each person. It may sound like a
one size fits all treatment, but there is a lot of variation in how
you carry it out – and that’s something that comes from
experience.

Some people have no teeth, some have all their teeth, some are
losing their teeth due to cavities. Some have gum diseases – so
how we approach those surgeries will be different for each person.
Experience allows you to plan accordingly. We are always working to
perfect our craft, and many of the dentists that I respect the most
are humble about what they do.

What do you say to people that are nervous about the
procedure?

Ironically,
the All on 4 procedure can be easier and less painful than wearing
dentures. That surprises many people, but it’s true. Here’s
why…

If you have teeth removed, the dentures sit on top of an open
wound. So you have an impermanent foreign body resting on wounds
– and that can be very uncomfortable.

Conversely, the All on 4 procedure acts like a bandaid to
protect the wound, and you leave with a permanent solution. So
someone that has All on 4 will have less pain and less discomfort
than someone who wears a denture after they get their teeth
removed.

Aside from that, patients have the option to be sedated for the
procedure. So on the day of the procedure, we have oral sedatives
to help the patient relax. But on a personal note, we also provide
every All on 4 patient with a list of our other patients that are
willing to talk about the procedure. The truth is that people
usually fear what they don’t understand. So by talking to other
patients that are thrilled with the results, they can chat about
the outcome, and it tends to put their mind at ease.

Are offshore dental implant procedures legitimate?

Offshore dental implant procedures may use the same parts, and
they may have the same training, but for me the biggest objection
is that All on 4 is not an event. It’s important to work with a
dentist that can support your long term oral health.

Aside from planning the procedure, you need someone to deal with
potential complications, to guide you through the healing process,
and to help you in the years to come with the long term stability
of your bridge.

For instance, the first 6 months is critical. You need someone
watching the implants to ensure the osseointegration process is
going to plan (that your bone is healing around the implant).
Because even though you don’t feel the healing process as it
unfolds, it will take 4 – 6 months and your dentist should be
diligent in tracking the healing process.

So I think that’s the biggest drawback of having the procedure
performed abroad. If there is an issue, you can deal with it
quickly with someone that you’ve established a relationship with.
But if you’ve elected to have the procedure offshore, who helps
you with potential issues after you return home?

At Pearl Dental, every 6 months we take the bridge off and clean
the mouth, and ensure there are no issues, or food being caught. So
the post
operative care is really important to us.

Who pays for any potential complications of offshore dental
implant procedures?

That’s a good question. One of the other considerations about
All one 4 costs is potential complications.

At Pearl Dental, the entire procedure is all inclusive – and
that includes dealing with any potential complications. If there
are any issues, you will never receive extra bill along the way. If
there are issues, we deal with it and ensure our patients are happy
with the results. I also provide my cell phone number to our
patients, so if there are any issues they can call me directly, and
we will fix the problem.

For additional information, please contact
Pearl Dental or give us a call at 905-637-1698.

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