Implants: I have a gap (natural gap) between my upper central incisors (front teeth). Can I choose to keep them?

Implant placement position is important to achieve proper aesthetics and phonetics with the All on 4 procedure. If the placement of your current implants is not allowing you to achieve an aesthetic result, then you may need to have additional implants placed. Placing additional implants will...

Dentures supply support to the facial tissues.  It is essential that proper support is supplied wether you have dentures or implants.  All on four is not a restoration it is a support mechanism for your prosthesis.  Correct form and shape for prosthesis is the "ART" of dentistry,...

The strongest muscle based on its weight is the masseter. With all muscles of the jaw working together it can close the teeth with a force as great as 55 pounds (25 kilograms) on the incisors or 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms) on the molars.  It is possible that a screw has worked itself loose,...

Who is a candidate for All-On-4? ALL of the concerns that you mention concerning dentures are true. And, yes, implants do prevent all of these potential problems.  You should first find out how much jawbone you currently have by consulting with a qualified implant dentist. In nearly all cases, ...

Sadly, all on 4 is a better marketing idea then it is a good treatment option. Issues include maintenance and cleansability, long term success issues, what if an implant fails?....lack of support in the realm of university studies and expensive for what you actually get. You are better off...

The major difference between All on 4 and a denture is that the All on 4 is implant supported and the denture is tissue supported. The denture rests on the gums and retention is passive, relying on “suction” created by the “fit” of the denture. Therefore, depending on a person’s anatomy a...