All-on-4® Implants Advice Column For New York City Residents, Part 4

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Welcome to the final installment of this four-part advice column on dental implants and the sophisticated All-on-4 protocol for fixed oral rehabilitation. In Part 3, the All-on-4 surgeon in New York City explained what the procedure involves and what factors might compromise a patient’s candidacy for new teeth. Now, of course, we would like to know about the outcomes of this “breakthrough” dental implant technique, so let’s ask some final questions before wrapping this advice column up.

You’ve explained how the procedure works and what it’s capable of. Now we want to focus more on the results the All-on-4 can achieve. Can you give us five of the best benefits of this procedure?

“Absolutely… first of all, the All-on-4 gives Rutherford residents new teeth that are fixed in the mouth. So, unlike removable dentures, they don’t slip around and can’t fall out. Secondly, patients are able to eat most of their favorite foods with their new teeth. Because the dental prosthesis is supported by the jawbone via implants, it’s able to facilitate a much stronger and more stable bite force than dentures, ...
... which are supported by the gums. Thirdly, the use of implants in the replacement of one’s teeth helps to keep the underlying jawbone stimulated and healthy. This slows the process of atrophy.

“Fourth, dental implants can last several decades if a patient looks after their general and oral health properly,” explains the All-on-4 surgeon in New York City. “In fact, once you’ve had your new teeth placed, they have the potential to last you a lifetime without the need for costly repairs and replacement… as is frequently the case with removable dentures. And finally, the new teeth provided by the All-on-4® look and feel like natural, healthy teeth. You simply can’t put a price tag on a confident smile.”

If, as you say, the All-on-4 provides New York City residents with a far more sophisticated solution to tooth loss than dentures, then why are dentures still so popular?

“The simple fact is that dentures are still the cheapest technology when it comes to getting new teeth in Rutherford and it is for this reason that people still opt for them. When patients are suffering from tooth loss and gum disease, a fresh start with a new set of dentures can seem like a vast improvement on their current lifestyle and appearance. But, over the years, the deterioration of jawbone health and oral comfort brings these people to see that their initial decision wasn’t a smart one.

“The patients we see at our All-on-4 dental implant facility near New York City are typically so frustrated with their dentures that they can’t bear to spend another day in them. It’s really just that, at first, the lower cost and the lack of surgery to have new teeth fitted seems more attractive. But, we all have 20/20 vision in hindsight, so we urge patients to make the smarter investment in their oral health and quality of life from the get go.”

One last question… If you had one piece of crucial advice for our readers, what would it be?

“If you could see the things we see every day, you’d take better care of your natural teeth. So, my one piece of crucial advice would be to look after your teeth properly. Brush more frequently and for longer, floss your teeth daily and get to the dentist at least once a year. It requires so little effort to avoid the expensive surgeries we do every day. Prevention is better than cure.”

About the Author:

Jack Re Richards is a writer with a Masters degree in science and a passion for the written word. Using his advanced insights, he writes about all manner of topics, including dentistry & oral health.