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  The All-on-4® treatment is a delicate and crucial procedure that requires choosing the right dentist and dental centre. Unfortunately, we don’t know what to look for in a dentist or dental centre most of the time to know they are suitable for us. The All-on-4® procedure involves inserting four implants into your jawbone. Dental implants support prosthetic teeth. The method involves taking impressions and a surgery that requires anaesthesia. Three different professionals can provide the All-on-4® procedure, including dentists, oral surgeons and periodontists. Knowing what each health professional does help a patient make the right decision when selecting their health professional for the All-on-4® procedure. Dentist There are two categories of dentists; cosmetic dentists and general dentists. When you first visit an All-on-4® centre, you will meet a general dentist for a consultation. They determine if you are suitable for the procedure as well as ask any questions. Cosmetic denti...

  Just like everything else, All-on-4® with dental implants have their risks. The treatment can present a few complications. However, its success rate is 98%, and after the treatment, you will have a restored jaw and a brighter smile. To avoid any type of complication or risk involving All-on-4® treatment, ensure you choose the right dentist and dental care.   What Are the Risks? Implant failure On average, 5% of implants will not fuse to the bone; it is referred to as implant failure. It is low risk, but it can still happen. It is difficult to identify what causes it, which is frustrating for the dentist and the patient. If your implant fails, a new implant will be placed, and there is a high possibility that it will integrate into the bone this time. You can minimise the chances of this happening by following the dentist instructions closely. That includes quitting smoking, eating soft food and maintaining good oral hygiene.   Infection There is a low ch...

  All-on-4® dental implants replace missing teeth and involve inserting four implants strategically in the jaw bone. The implants are used to support prosthetic teeth. The implants are small screw-like titanium that mimics the tooth root. After they are placed, the replacement tooth is connected via abutment on the implants. The All-on-4® implants are permanent and last forever. However, not everyone qualifies to have the procedure. The dentist determines whether you are suitable or not after conducting a dental examination as well as assessing your medical history and other factors. During the consultation, the dentist will examine your oral health, and x-rays will be taken to examine your bone structure. Most people who consider All-on-4® implants have either lost all their teeth or have very few teeth left. There are some of the factors to consider when getting the procedure: General health To be suitable for the All-on-4® procedure, you must be healthy because anaesthesia is us...

  After a dental implant procedure, we want to return to our jobs and routines as quickly as possible. However, it is not recommended to do that before we fully recover. So, what do we need? A remedy for a quick recovery that will not affect the implant in any way. How do we do this? Rest Rest heals the body. After a dental implant procedure, don't push yourself to perform tiresome tasks. It will only slow down the healing process. Instead, take some time off to rest. Stick to soft foods After the procedure, you don't want any jaw movement as it can delay the healing process. Instead, eat foods such as steamed vegetables, smoothies, and protein shakes so you get nutrients in your body without having to chew too much. Stay hydrated It is essential to stay hydrated after the surgery. Staying hydrated will make you feel good and allow your body to flush out the toxins during recovery. Keep away from alcohol and caffeine as they are known to dehydrate the body. Quit smoking Smoking...