Do Existing Dental Implants Work With All-on-4?

February 14, 2025

A common question about All-on-4 is whether existing dental implants can be used as part of the full-arch restoration (All-on-X). Many patients assume that if they already have healed implants in their jawbone, it should be a simple process to incorporate them into a new full-arch prosthesis.  The reality, however, is more complex. Transitioning existing […] ...

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What to Do If You Have Been Told You Don’t Have Enough Bone for Dental Implants

The simple answer to this complex question is to try to get a second opinion. What is true in the eyes of one doctor may not be the case in the eyes of another doctor. Every dentist brings their own perspective on how to help a patient. So, if you’re in Lake Elsinore and wondering […] ...

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Types of Permanent Teeth for All-on-X Procedures

When discussing All-on-X procedures utilizing dental implants, the goal of the treatment is to restore the patient’s ability to smile and function with the new teeth. A common question people ask is, how many types of teeth replacement are there? And another is, what are dental implants materials available? No matter if you’re in Murrieta […] ...

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Medical Contraindications to All-on-X Procedure

Are there health conditions that prevent All-on-4 implant surgery? Yes, absolutely. When considering full-arch teeth replacement with dental implants, overall health is a major factor. That’s why our dental specialist in Murrieta carefully evaluates each patient to determine if they’re a good candidate for the procedure. One of the key concerns is whether a patient […] ...

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Complications With Temporary Teeth in All-on-4 and All-on-6 Procedures

January 14, 2025

When discussing All-on-4 and All-on-6 (full arch dental implant restorations) it’s important to keep in mind that during the course of the treatment a patient typically wears two types of prosthesis or teeth that are anchored by the dental implants. These two types of teeth are temporary or provisional teeth and final/permanent teeth. Temporary teeth […] ...

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Hygiene Visits After All-on-4 and All-on-6 Procedures

You’ve just gotten your final set of teeth, but you’re wondering how often should All-on-4/All-on-6 prosthesis be cleaned, and how do hygienists clean implants? Don’t worry—you’re in the right place. The purpose of this blog is to discuss the hygiene or “maintenance” visits after the All on 4/All on 6 procedure. The best way to […] ...

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All-on-4 vs. All-on-6 Dental Implants

December 20, 2024

If you’ve ever wondered whether All-on-4 or All-on-6 dental implants are the better choice, understanding both options is key to making an informed decision. This article takes a closer look at the benefits of the All-on-6 dental implants procedure compared to All-on-4. Both treatments are designed to restore your ability to smile and chew by […] ...

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Anesthesia Options for All-on-4 Dental Implants

December 18, 2024

All-on-4 teeth in a day procedure is a surgical treatment that allows patients to replace their failing, decayed or missing teeth in a jaw all in a span of a single day with the help of dental implants. The procedure generally takes about 2.5-3 hours. As with any surgical procedure, there are multiple anesthesia options […] ...

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