Am I a Candidate for the “All-On-4” Procedure Making New Teeth in New Jersey a Possibility - PART 1

This two-part article series provides an overview of what makes a patient the ideal candidate for the “All-On-4” dental implant protocol and what factors might compromise candidacy.

Since its conception in the early 1990’s, the “All-on-4” dental implant protocol has changed the lives of thousands of New Jersey residents: people who previously had to cope with the challenges and crippling loss of self-esteem that comes with a life without most or all of one’s natural teeth. Conventional removable dentures have, for hundreds of years, provided edentulous and near-edentulous people with a solution, but one that is incredibly limited and with more than its fair share of problems. 

With the introduction of dental implants to the market in the 20th Century, dentists were able to provide patients with new fixed teeth, but only after an expensive and painful journey of 12 to 18 months. That all changed in 1993 when the “All-On-4” was introduced to the market, which now makes it possible for people to get new teeth in New Jersey, in as little as one day.

So... are you a candidate? In this two-part article series, we shall be exploring the problems facing traditional dental implant techniques, which is why many New Jersey residents believe they are not candidates for fixed oral rehabilitation. Then, in Part 2, an experienced “All-On-4” Stamford dental implants specialist will describe the perfect candidate for this procedure and what health issues might potentially get in the way.

The Challenges Facing Traditional Dental Implant Techniques

The “All-On-4™” is a unique dental implant protocol specifically designed to cater to New Jersey residents who have lost most or all of their natural teeth to periodontal (gum) disease. If this applies to you and if you currently wear partial or full removable dentures, then the “All-On-4” is most definitely a teeth replacement solution you should consider. The problem is, many New Jersey residents in need of new teeth have been told by their dentists that they are not candidates for dental implants because they have gone without natural teeth for so long. As a result, their jawbones have atrophied to such an extent that they don’t have the volume to accommodate implants.

The great news is that the “All-On-4” was innovated for these people. The technique’s designer, Dr. Paulo Malo, discovered that through the strategic placement of only four dental implants in regions of the mouth that naturally contain a greater volume of more atrophy-resistant bone tissue, enough support could indeed be provided for a fixed and non-removable dental bridge. The locations of these implants are typically in the front of the mouth and at the back, in the region of the second and third molars (see image below).

Using sophisticated diagnostic equipment and computer imaging software, “All-On-4” specialists in New Jersey are able to determine the perfect and most stable configuration of implants so that patients can receive a brand new set of teeth in as little as a single dental appointment. What this means is that no matter how long you have been wearing dentures for, you should be able to get new teeth in New Jersey in as little as one day! And even if you have lost a substantial amount of bone volume to gum disease, there are creative solutions to be found. Bone grafting is typically avoided by the “All-On-4”, which saves patients money and time in recovery, but if necessary, it can make it possible for patients to get new fixed teeth.

Stay Tuned for Part 2

To find out from an experienced “All-On-4” Stamford dental implants specialist what makes a patient the ideal candidate for this revolutionary dental implant procedure, stay tuned for the second half of this two-part series.

8 Things You Could Do To Avoid Needing New Teeth, Stamford Dental Implant Specialists Advise, PART 3

This four-part article series discusses 8 important tips for good oral health over and above the standard brushing, flossing and rinsing regime.

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Welcome to the third installment of this four-part article series on the efforts we can make – over and above brushing and flossing – to keep our oral health in beautiful lifelong condition. In our previous article post, Part 2, we spoke to a Stamford dental implants specialist who explained the following two important tips to us:

3. Get dental healthcare that is appropriate for your age: Be aware that young children, even babies, require periodic professional dental check-ups. At the other end of the age spectrum, elderly people should be extra careful about looking after their teeth and gums considering the greater risk of tooth loss.

4. Cut down on sugar: Sugar fuels bacterial activity and bacteria produce acidic by-products. The combination of sugar and acid takes a substantial toll on the health of your teeth and gums, which is why it’s so important for Stamford residents to minimize sugar intake.

In this article, the third installment of the series, we shall be looking at the next two bits of advice Stamford dental implants specialists have for us...

5. Give Tobacco the Kick

Oh you’ve heard this one before… but not from your dentist. Usually it’s your doctor giving you the third degree about your nicotine addiction. This time, it’s the Stamford dental implants specialist – the professional who gives patients new teeth because their original ones were lost to gum disease – who is bringing your attention to the importance of kicking the habit. The chemicals in cigarette smoke don’t only discolor your teeth, turning them a most unattractive shade of yellowy brown, they also thicken the blood and impede saliva production.

“The effects of smoking on the mouth serve to decrease your immunity to infection and slow your recovery from injury or surgery,” explains the Stamford dental implants specialist. “This means that any dental work you do have done is less likely to be successful or last as long, which is ironic because it’s often smokers that require dental work owing to the damage this habit does to their teeth and gums.”

Smoking also irritates the soft tissues in the mouth, causing them to become red and inflamed. It causes a build-up of plaque on the teeth, destroys the jawbone supporting the teeth and leads to an increased risk of gum disease and oral cancer. “The vast majority of ex-smokers who have quit sought some kind of support or help, be it therapy or medicinal. Speak to your doctor about what cessation programs are available in your city.”

6. Use the Correct Toothbrush

Modern supermarkets offer a staggering variety of just about everything and the oral hygiene aisle is no different. With toothbrushes in every conceivable color and shape, most Stamford residents find themselves simply opting for the cheapest brush. While you don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a decent toothbrush, there are a couple of attributes you should be on the lookout for...

1. Go for soft to medium bristles. “Hard bristles can erode your dental enamel and irritate your gums,” says a Stamford dental implants specialist.

2. Make sure your toothbrush has a comfortable grip. You’ll be inclined to brush for longer if you don’t struggle to hold it in place.

3. Replace your toothbrush every three to four months, or when it starts looking frayed. Bent bristles are totally ineffectual at cleaning your teeth and gums.

4. Replace your toothbrush after a bout of the flu or any other viral infection to prevent making yourself sick again.

Stay Tuned for Part 4...

To read some final advice from Stamford dental implants specialists about the various things we can do to help prevent ourselves from ever needing new teeth, stay tuned for the fourth installment of this article series.

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How a Humble Dental Implant Procedure Makes New Teeth in One Day Possible, PART 1

This two-part article series talks about the “All-On-4™” dental implant protocol and how it is able to give most patients new, non-removable teeth in a single day.

New teeth in one day sounds like the stuff science fiction movies are made of... Tom Cruise walks into a white laboratory crammed with fancy-looking gadgetry and space age technology and in an effort to change his identity and escape an evil race of aliens in hot pursuit, gets a complete set of new teeth placed in an hour. This is in addition to two new eyeballs, a smaller nose and a blonde hair-do. While Stamford dental implants specialists may not be able to do anything about your eyes, or help you to escape the clutches of a pursuing race of aliens, what they certainly can do is give you a new set of teeth in one day... and there’s no need to jump into a time travel machine to do so!

Welcome to marvels of 21st Century dentistry!

The “All-On-4™” Dental Implant Protocol

The procedure that makes it possible for patients to get new teeth in one day is the “All-On-4™” and it was innovated in the early 1990’s by European implantologist Dr. Paulo Malo. This man is also the founder and CEO of the MALO CLINIC in Lisbon; one of the world’s leading fixed oral rehabilitation and dental implant research and education facilities. The procedure was developed in order to provide people who had lost most or all of their teeth or were suffering from a failing dentition as a result of advanced periodontitis (gum disease) with a fixed and non-removable teeth replacement solution.

In order to appreciate the incredible benefits of the “All-On-4™”, one only needs to consider the challenges that faced the traditional dental implant procedures followed to provide patients with new fixed teeth. Just one of these challenges was the length of time it took for a patient to go from toothless, or near toothless, to having a full, functional and beautiful smile again. This journey could take up to 18 months and include multiple surgeries and recovery periods. In almost 100% of cases, the “All-On-4™” is able to bypass the need for all of these surgeries as well as bone grafting and give patients new teeth in one day!

Let’s take a closer look at just how the “All-On-4™” achieves this unprecedented feat in fixed oral rehabilitation...

How the “All-On-4™” Works

The “All-On-4™” dental implant protocol consists of the strategic configuration of four dental implants in regions of the jawbone that are naturally bulkier and more resistant to atrophy. This enables Stamford dental implants specialists to find enough support for a prosthetic set of teeth (dental bridge) without having to perform bone-grafting surgery first. The reason this is considered such an important advancement in the field of fixed oral rehabilitation is that many of the patients who require new teeth have been edentulous (toothless) and/or have been wearing traditional removable dentures or partial dentures for many years.

Without the presence of tooth roots to keep the jawbone stimulated and healthy, this hard tissue shrinks away as a result of atrophy, similar to the way your muscles slim down when you don’t exercise them. Since dental implants function like natural tooth roots, they too require a certain volume of jawbone in order to be successfully supported and if that bone isn’t present, Stamford dental implants specialists will need to perform a bone grafting procedure...

… and we will discuss the implications of this fully in our next article installment!

To Find Out How the “All-On-4™” Gives Patients New Teeth in One Day, Stay Tuned for Part Two Coming Next Week!

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New Teeth Specialists in Stamford Talk About the Habits that Ruin Your Teeth, PART 3

This four-part article series covers the many habits - some innocent, some not-so innocent - that could be destroying your teeth and oral health, leading to the need for dental implants.

Welcome back to our four-part article series in which specialists of New Teeth in Stamford explain the top habits and behaviors that could be wrecking the health of your pearly whites. In our previous article post, the second of the series, we discussed the perils of bedtime bottles for babies, lip and tongue piercings for adults and of course the most notorious of bad dental habits: tobacco-use. There’s still plenty more habits and behaviors to discuss, so let’s get to it!

Teeth-Wrecking Habit # 6: Teeth Grinding

Chasing deadlines, enduring a 14-hour day and competing with that new, prettier intern for the attention of your boss can send stress to stratospheric heights. While the exact cause of teeth grinding is not exactly known, most dental healthcare specialists believe there to be a strong connection with stress. The trouble with this condition - also known as “bruxism” - is that you tend to be totally unaware of what you’re doing when you’re doing it. Many people also grind their teeth at night.

“Bruxism can totally erode away one’s dental enamel,” explain new teeth specialists in Stamford. “This has a terrible impact upon dental health and can require some extensive restoration of the tooth crowns. In some advanced cases of damage and internal decay, some teeth may require root canal procedures, while others need replacing altogether!”

There is no easy treatment for teeth grinding, but you can help prevent the damage it does. Go to your dentist to have a mouth guard fitted and wear it to bed at night when you’re most likely to grind your teeth without knowing it. Also try to incorporate some stress-busting techniques into your lifestyle, whether it’s a Thursday night yoga class or regular walks on the beach. Alternatively, you could take up kickboxing and punch the living daylights out of a bag.

Teeth-Wrecking Habit # 7: Sticky, Gummy Candy

So you have a sweet tooth: welcome to the entire human race! However, your choice in sweet indulgence may just be the difference between healthy and decayed teeth! Sticky toffees, gummy candies and caramels are absolutely terrible for your teeth. They have a habit of getting stuck in the tiny cusps, cracks and crevasses in and between your teeth, providing bacteria with an absolute feast for hours! Plaque levels can soar after such an indulgence and if you don’t brush your teeth soon, this plaque (which is actually bacteria) can cause the development of cavities and tooth decay.

Surprisingly enough, chocolate is a far safer sweet indulgence! Its molecules are quite fatty, which means that they get washed away by saliva far easier and don’t tend to stick to the surface of your teeth. Whatever your weakness is, however, always maintain a high standard of oral hygiene to minimize your risk of tooth decay and tooth loss, or you may just find yourself booking an appointment with the Stamford dental implants specialist!

Stay Tuned for Part 4

If you want to avoid needing Stamford dental implants later on in life, stay tuned for the fourth and final installment of this article series to find out more of the bad habits, addictions and behaviors you should be avoiding or seeking professional treatment for!