Affordable Dental Implants

If you’ve been considering cheap dental implants, you may want to compare traditional implants with All on 4 implants. While similar, these types of dental implants have notable distinctions.

• Bone Grafting: Traditional implants require jawbone that is strong. Bone density must also be favorable. If your bone is not up to snuff, grafting must be done to repair jawbone before inserting traditional implants. All on 4 generally doesn’t require such tactics. Dr. Mansoor can strategically place implants in areas where the bone is solid.
• Cost: All on 4 can solve the need for cheap dental implants. This process takes only four implants for an entire row, or arch of teeth. Using traditional implants to restore the same number of teeth could cost much more.
• Number of Implants: You can get a complete All on 4 denture with only four implants. Or it may take up to eight traditional implants to achieve similar results.
• Recovery Period: Fewer implants and no bone grafting mean less time spent in the dentist’s chair. Enjoy a faster recovery time with All on 4.

While traditional dentures may sound less expensive, they don’t offer the benefits that All on 4 implants do. If you do the math, this choice could actually wind up costing you more over time. Pricey restorative dentistry is often needed to correct problems that come from traditional denture use.

Dr. Mansoor can give expert advice, but you must make the decision. Before making this important choice, consider:

Traditional Dentures

• Are not permanent. This apparatus needs adhesive to stay put. Even the strongest paste may not prevent slipping and sliding.
• Can be a one-size-fits-all. If your mouth is not large, traditional false teeth may look out of place and unnatural due to their size.
• Don’t help preserve the jawbone. This part of the mouth can deteriorate further because nothing protects it.
• Have restrictions. Forget enjoying that morning cup of coffee and yummy bag of trail mix. There’s a list of foods you’ll need to avoid… permanently.
• Need replacing. Unlike implants that last a lifetime, expect to replace dentures every five to eight years.
• Require significant healing time. All remaining teeth must be extracted. Expect to be on the mend for several months.
• Take time. It generally requires multiple sittings to be outfitted for a complete denture set.

Restorative dentistry is constantly improving. Innovative techniques like All on 4 have decreased implant prices considerably making cheap dental implants an option.

Exactly how affordable are cheap dental implants? As each mouth is unique and has specific challenges, prices vary. Dr. Mansoor carefully studies your mouth, nerves, sinuses and bones. She also takes your medical history, dental health, age and lifestyle into account before making recommendations.

A single tooth implant cost runs roughly $4,500; it includes implant post, bone graft, membrane, abutment and crown. A custom denture that snaps on over implants starts at $15,000 per arch.

Smiles by Hanna accepts insurance and offers a payment plan through CareCredit. An in-office discount plan is also available. When considering the cost of dental implants, can you really afford not to take care of your dental health?

There is quite a bit of planning involved to make this feat possible. Dr. Mansoor begins by examining your teeth. Bone structure is reviewed. X-rays are taken. A couple of visits may be necessary to gather essential oral health information.

All on 4 day arrives! Dr. Mansoor surgically imbeds the implants. You will leave with a new set of teeth. These temporary teeth will function just like regular teeth until your implants have fused together with your jawbone. Then you’ll be ready for your permanent set.

While not suitable for everyone, affordable dental implants may be able to help you if have:

• Badly damaged teeth (typically from an accident or injury)
• Many missing teeth
• Rotting teeth that are ineligible for root canals
• Several extracted teeth

While implants for the All on 4 procedure can be done in a day, the recovery process takes longer. Each tooth implant needs time to fuse to your jawbone. This integration process can take several months.

The Smiles by Hanna team drafts your new permanent set of teeth using 3D scanning. The arch will be made just for you.

Once implants are established, your new customized denture can be installed in your mouth. When trying on your apparatus remember, comfort is key! Dr. Mansoor can make modifications based on your bite. You don’t leave until your denture fits perfectly.

Dr. Mansoor uses rods of titanium for each implant. This strong metal is safe and holds up well over time. Titanium implants help stimulate jawbone growth to preserve tissue. This material is used extensively in the dental field for its ability to integrate so well with the body.

Before surgery you’ll receive detailed instructions on how to prepare for getting your implants. You may receive a prescription for pre-op antibiotics, which should be taken as directed. You can discuss anesthesia options with Dr. Mansoor. She can advise you what will work best so you won’t feel pain during surgery.

The day of surgery you’ve cleared your schedule. You’re ready to go! Someone may need to drive you and wait for you, depending on the type of anesthesia you’ll be having.

Right after surgery you should expect bleeding to continue right after surgery at tooth implant sites. Minimize blood loss by reclining back somewhat. Do not lie flat. Apply gentle pressure with ice packs to the outside of your mouth. Do not rinse or brush your teeth.

You’ll receive a list of aftercare instructions. Skipping steps or failing to follow directions can lead to problems. Remember to:

• Apply ice to your face to reduce swelling.
• Refrain from picking or scratching at surgical sites. Don’t even let your tongue bother these areas.
• Take medication as recommended.

Avoid using tobacco, nicotine and alcohol products. Refrain from vaping. Forgo carbonated beverages. Do not engage in strenuous activity or suck through a straw for at least 48 hours.

• Tip for ladies: If you take birth control pills, plan on using back-up contraception for the entire month you’ll be having surgery. Dr. Mansoor will likely prescribe antibiotics to fight off any potential infection. Birth control could lose effectiveness this way.
• Two to three days after surgery: You can gently rinse your mouth out and brush your teeth. Use extra care around surgical sites. Do not brush the gums, surgical site or exposed membrane directly.
• Ongoing: Foods for the first few weeks should be liquidized. Smoothies, broths, protein shakes and soups are recommended to avoid having to chew. Soft foods can later be reintroduced a little at a time. Soon enough, you’ll be able to chew normally.

Keep your new teeth sparkling. Maintain your dental health by sticking to an oral hygiene routine. Brush twice a day. Remember to floss at least once each day. Use a Waterpik once a day. Swish with an antimicrobial mouthwash regularly. Schedule cleanings with us twice a year.

Team members at Smiles by Hanna will carefully remove the All on 4 arch before properly cleaning it. Then the denture will be screwed back onto your implants. Now you’re good to go!

Very high! The All on 4 procedure has anywhere from a 97 to 99 percent success rate. Although rare, failure can be caused by a couple of factors:

• Human Error: Not all dentists are as experienced and capable as Dr. Mansoor. She combines the latest technology and her knowledge to ensure things go smoothly from start to finish.
• Implant Failure: All implants are not created equal. Dr. Mansoor is so confident in the titanium implants she uses, she offers a lifetime guarantee with them.
• Peri-implantitis: This inflammatory condition impacts the gums and tissue that surround an implant. You can prevent this oral disease by brushing twice a day and properly flossing.

This treatment involves precision and science. Success of the implant can depend on the viability of the bone. Implants must have enough bone to fuse onto so they can support the prosthetic teeth.

Favorable candidates for the All on 4 procedure have an ample and healthy front jawbone capable of anchoring in each tooth implant. When the bone above your molars is deemed unsuitable for vertical implants, you may also benefit from All on 4 dental implants.

Keep in Mind: While many patients can get their smile transformed with dental implants Gilbert AZ, it’s not for everyone. Consider that in some cases:

• Bruxism can cause damage. Do you clench or grind your teeth naturally? If so, your denture implants will need to be professionally adjusted. Without this modification, you could strain your implants, hurt your jawbone and weaken your new teeth.
• Speech may be affected. The added bulk of the arch can cause difficulty in making specific sounds. When your tongue is trying to sound out letters like d, n, s and t, it needs direct contact with another mouthpart. Speaking generally improves with practice and patience.
• Your mouth may feel differently. Just like when you have any other major dental work, your tongue notices. Getting used to this new, improved mouth may take time.
• You may need to retrain yourself how to bite. When you bite with natural teeth, they let you know the right amount of pressure to apply. Your natural teeth are connected by the root; implants are not. You may be biting too vigorously because you don’t have a way of knowing the right amount of pressure to use. Now you must learn to bite with just the right amount of force.