For the most part, patients are able to eat whatever they want as soon as the procedure is complete. Some people choose to approach foods more carefully for the next few days, to ensure that their new teeth have settled properly. Your dentist will offer you their expertise for your unique situation.

An anesthesiologist will be present during your procedure, to administer conscious sedation to you. This will help to relax you, block any pain while the procedure is in process, and will allow for a faster recovery than a full sedation.

Typically, tooth extractions occur on the same day as the implant process; this helps to preserve your jawbone density. It is best to have the procedures take place as close together as possible, to ensure that the jawbone structure does not change.

Generally, patients report feeling very little pain or discomfort during and after their surgery. In most cases, any discomfort should subside within three days.

The actual implant procedure only takes a couple of hours. Tooth extractions occur first, and then the titanium inserts will be implanted, which take 1-2 hours per arch. After that, you’ll be fitted with temporary teeth that will be replaced with permanent teeth. The whole thing will only take a few hours, but you’ll be asked to come in a bit earlier in order to have your scans and X-rays taken care of.

Every patient that comes in is unique, and the approach that works best for you will be discussed at your consultation. For the most part, going with more implants can require skin grafts or sinus lifts, which can cost more and often have a higher failure rate.

On top of that, the more implants you have, the more your natural bone area will be reduced.

Implants can take several months to properly fuse with your jawbone; fortunately for All on 4, the implants are connected with a titanium bar that increases stability immediately. This process ensures that your new teeth are stable and fully-functional right away.

Of course! During your consultation, you will be invited to go through our gallery of previous patients who had the same procedure done. You are also welcome to bring in photos of your ideal smile. We will do our best to recreate your perfect look without compromising the functionality of your new implants.

You are going to love your new teeth, because they’re just like everyone else’s in that they are cared for in the exact same way. All you’ll need to do is brush them 2-3 times per day, for at least 2 minutes every time.

As opposed to flossing, we suggest using a waterpik after every meal, to remove food from small spaces and between teeth. Similarly, head into your dentist twice a year for your regular cleaning, and you’ll be able to enjoy your new smile for years to come.