Frequently Asked Questions About The All On Four Dental Implants, Part 2

In our previous article, we began answering some of the questions frequently asked about All on Four dental implants in Houston, including what they are and how they differ from traditional removable dentures. In this, the second part of the series, we will continue to address more issues that are frequently raised by patients requiring a tooth replacement solution.

Question 3: Is the All on Four Protocol more expensive than traditional implant methods?

Expecting the more sophisticated solution to tooth loss and edentulism (not having any of your original adult teeth left) to be more expensive than traditional methods would seem to be completely logical. After all, the more modern and advantageous a technology, the more manufacturers and businesses charge us for them! However, when it comes to the All on Four protocol, the reverse situation applies. All on Four dental implants in Houston can save patients as much as $50,000.00 or more on complete oral rehabilitation for the following reasons:

1. The All on Four techniques almost never requires bone grafting beforehand; a surgical procedure which is not only painful, but expensive as well. It also requires several months and even up to a year for a patient to heal before dental implants can actually be placed which then require an additional 6 months of healing before teeth can be built onto them.

2. The All on Four, as the name suggests, only requires four dental implants per jaw as opposed to eight to twelve as traditional methods frequently require. When you consider that a single dental implant costs in the region of $4,000 it’s not hard to understand how much this advanced dental implant protocol can really save patients!

3. All on Four dental implants in Houston only require a single surgery for placement whereas traditional methods call for multiple surgeries spread out over as long as two years.

4. The All on Four enjoys a higher success rate (of 98% to be exact), which means that fewer patients face the need for future surgeries or restorations.

By bypassing the need for bone grafting, and with only a single surgery and four dental implants needed, the All on Four offers a sophisticated and long term solution to tooth loss that is far more cost effective than traditional dental implant techniques.

Question 4: Is recovery painful? How long until I can return to work?

The benefits afforded by All on Four dental implants in Houston constitute a lifestyle revolution. Additionally the post-procedural pain and discomfort is minimal! Most patients cope exceptionally well with only one or two over-the-counter analgesics (painkillers). While it is always advisable that you take it easy for a day or two after undergoing the All on Four procedure – as you would with any surgery - when you return to work really depends on how you are feeling. Most patients return to their normal lives a day or two after the procedure, while some go to work the very next day! The use of highly sophisticated computer programs and technology enable qualified dentists to precisely plan the placement of All on Four dental implants in Houston so that it is as non-invasive as possible. With minimal incisions and sutures, patients can receive a brand new set of aesthetic and immediately functional teeth with minimal pain and very little discomfort.