The All on 4 Dental Implants Process Start to Finish

[@meanswellmostofthetime]

A must watch for anyone needing all on x procedures. So thorough, honest and informative. Wish you had a practice in Illinois.

[@kevinamare106]

I started my all on 6 implants procedure last year when I tell u it was rough n long road… I live in Atlanta n I went to Berkeley Lake Dental the best in the city…. I did full mouth implants cost me near 50k but it was well worth it… today I get my permanent implants put on….. god is good 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@kimballbeck]

I am just completing day four after having 13 teeth, pulled, bridges, removed, and all on four arches placed upper and lower. Mine was done in Vienna, Virginia, just outside of Washington DC. Do NOT underestimate the pain caused by this procedure. Aside from the extractions, and drilling, they will scrape down gum/bone tissue along the gumline, in order to properly align the arches. I have had serious swelling, sore throat, cracked lips, and dental pain and numbness. I am still using ice packs on day four, and they help. I think narcotic medication in addition to Tylenol and Motrin is necessary. Cleaning and prescribed gargles are not bad. overall, I would do this again. But if someone is going to have a full mouth restoration done, they should NOT go into the procedure thinking they will just need a little Tylenol and Motrin. Good luck!

[@judon8381]

How are you doing now, I got all on 4 on lower jaw six days ago, today is the 6th day. I am still having swelling, numbness on my chin, my lower lip, my throat still feeling pain.

[@coreya289]

What was the cost of your procedure?

[@janeg8274]

@@judon8381 how are you doing now?? Did you leave that day with a temporary set of teeth??

[@judon8381]

@@janeg8274 Yes I left with the temporary cheap 3D printed arch. Today is my 4 weeks past, no more numbness or swelling, but the gum still very sensitive when brushing, hope it that not a problem and will be gone in couple months.

[@janeg8274]

@@judon8381 I am a PreK 4 teacher The oral surgeon said that for 3 Months I have to basically eat soup jello and Ensure to not hurt the temporary upper Titanium arch… I will only have 4 weeks b/w the surgery and going back to school… In your opinion is that enough time or will I still be in pain?? Thank you SO SO much for answering!!!!😊

[@johnosullivan5336]

Dr your honesty and transparency is appreciated.

[@angelarutherford1840]

Thank you very much for all of the information you put out here for us. Mostly due to you, I have been able to know what my options are, what questions to ask, and how to find a quality dentist. Very grateful that I didn’t go a few places I’d thought about before once I saw you’re videos. I’m going to get an all on 4 upper in a few weeks and this dentist I’m going to I choose because he seemed the most like you as far as information, endless patience, very thorough and honest, only uses the best materials, very happy to show lots of his work and his implants look so perfect. It’s all helped so much. This is life changing. Thank you.

[@gaildejarnett4154]

Great information, my implant procedure started in March of this year. Currently I am wearing my temporary all on 4 prosthesis, I will get my permanent implants in March of 2023. So far the journey has been long but worth it. I applaud videos such as yours so patients can make an informed decision about their dental journey. Thank you!

[@coreya289]

How much did you pay for both arch’s?

[@TheHighPriestessTarot_]

I’m in NYC and my dentist charged me 15K for just uppers

[@coreya289]

Did you need any extractions?

[@TheHighPriestessTarot_]

@@coreya289 yes .. but my insurance (Medicaid) covers extractions

[@jefflindy8228]

Was your final less bulky then the temporary? Hope you’re good now!

[@ttown55]

I broke out in “anxiety sweat” just listening to this

[@christopher6220]

Thank you so much for the detailed process your office is taking with the patients comfort and success factor being at the forefront. I live in Canada and currently going through a partial procedure but will be exploring this option in the next 5-10 years. It is my hope that other catch up to your technology by that time, but if not, I would even spend time in Texas and return for follow ups verses having it done any other way. Cheers.

[@jj1985vid]

Thank you - another concise excellent video. Your willingness to share your expertise provides invaluable peace of mind for implant patients such as myself especially in the current healthcare climate.

[@MRSTEEL15]

Great video! I'm still scared shitless.... 😂.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

lmao

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

dude i made that video just for you!!

[@neverenoughguns1]

I’m so excited!!! My consult is tomorrow 😁

[@ayrendelport2737]

I did the oral sedation, but yes, I am different, even my wisdom teeth were in the chair, I must admit, after surgery, driving myself back home, was thinking what the heck, but the next day, the pain reduced a lot, again, this depends from patient to patient. Your head must be right to sit in the chair and know you are going to be very aware of every step, my work background made it a lot easier since I am an orthopedic OR RN, and found it all very interesting.

[@TheHighPriestessTarot_]

Did it hurt? I’m doing oral sedation for all on 4 for my uppers in 3 weeks .. what can I expect

[@ayrendelport2737]

@@TheHighPriestessTarot_ Hi there, the oral sedation works well, just know you going to feel pressure and hear the drilling, then they will place screws in rods, which will make you feel like Hannibal Lector, so yes it is weird, but it goes fast and then all is over. WORTH IT. For pain, not throbbing, more pressure pain feeling, the first night can't sleep on the side, but after that, you will recover so fast. I love my implants.

[@TheHighPriestessTarot_]

@@ayrendelport2737 i have a 4 year old .. do you think I should have her sleep at her dads for the first 2 nights while recovering immediately after surgery? And also your temps were screw in right? He told that’s what he will give me while I heal for my perms

[@ayrendelport2737]

@@TheHighPriestessTarot_ Yes it will be good for you, to have her stay over on the first 2 nights because it will give you time to rest and get the healing process starts. I had my healing done without temps, and so glad you get temps first, because we had to burr bone away before I got my permanents, and that was like a double surgery process. Please consider getting a Waterpik once you have your permanent bridge, it is like a spa in your mouth, and it cleans stunningly.

[@TheHighPriestessTarot_]

@@ayrendelport2737 oh yes .. I heard to clean probably get a waterpik .. thank you so much for responding back to me .. I appreciate it so so much

[@G0_N8]

Hey doc! Couple questions: 1) What is your opinion about traveling to Turkey or Croatia to save money on this op? I’ve read great things, and I simply don’t have the cash to get all teeth replaced in the US. 2) What should I look for when choosing a foreign practice to ensure I get the best chance for full recovery 3) I have overbite and needed speech therapy to speak properly without severe lisp. Will this process allow me to speak without a lisp? 4) Are there payment options at your practice for people without dental insurance and the cash to cover the procedure?

[@mitchellweiss9040]

My journey is not as nice as everyone here has planned out. I have lost over forty pounds because I have no interim or temporary. I have not eaten solid food in 6 months and there is no denture that can fit over the lousy pins in my mouth. I hate the fact that I chose the wrong dentist to do this with. I had my first upper surgery in December and now in July I have a bad bottom and no top. I have lost all confidence in my doctor and look forward to someday chewing food again. This has been a very bad experience with a dentist that does not know this process very well at all. Choose you dentist well and make sure they have done this procedure many, many times before you choose the dentist. I am sure that in another month or two I will have some teeth but right now I am so disappointed with the process that I have been depressed for over three months. Be careful who you choose!

[@Pebbles523]

All my molars have fallen out almost the whole tooth would just come right out. I went to the dentist once and I was told that I have periodontal disease and because of me being disabled and not eating, cuz i just don't have an appetite. I was on meds to give me an appetite and still nothing has worked. My teeth are dying from the inside out not outside in. I only have my 2 top front teeth, and only 7 in the front bottom teeth. I'm embarrassed and won't smile I'm severely depressed and have to have 19 roots pulled. The Dentist I had was so great. I felt nothing when I had to have one tooth and one root pulled and felt nothing not even thr needles. I don't have dental insurance, and can't afford to make payments cuz i live off a very small disability check. I've prayed someone would do it probono. I have TMJ. I wake up with painful Jaws and I have a plate in my neck and what's worse it I have sphenoid Cyst in my left nostril and they'd have to pull 2 teeth be removed in order to remove the teeth so all they would have to pull roots. The dentist told Mr I have tons of infection under all the roots left in my mouth. 😔 C😢😢😢 I just want to smile again. I have no self esteem and my dad is dying, I don't have siblings to help out so I feel so alone. Why do these implants have to be so expensive. I was told by my ent I couldn't have traditional dentures, because after a failed seotoplasty my soft pallatte collapsed and I choke on pills etc and with dentures the top piece would almost cut off my airway. Does anyone know of an Angel 😇 of a dentist who would do it pro Bono or for like $200 a month. That's really pushing it to have teeth, but I'll do anything for me to feel whole again and not br emsbbrassee. If everyone saw me now they would flip. ❤

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I hope someone will give you the implants for free. You need them for health reasons. I couldn’t afford my dentures when my teeth were pulled. So I had them pulled in February. I finally was able to order full set of dentures in October. My infection like yours had already spread to bone underneath the teeth. It was becoming life threatening. You need to have the teeth immediately. After they are gone you can figure out something later. My appetite was not good either. Because of the infection it improved. After the teeth were pulled. I bought Ensure drinks from the dollar store. To make sure I was getting the vitamins and minerals. I needed because I was on soft food diet without teeth.

[@bobmoore6896]

Might a patient need a bone graft getting an all-in for?

[@mattthomson1689]

Regarding jawbone implants vs upper mouth #4 tooth, is there normally or usually less bone to work with? Assuming a need for bone grafting, what cautions, if any, may need to be observed related to sinus proximity? Glad to learn that mesh reinforcement may be required as well. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@lorrainearthur5292]

When over sadated to the point of chiles could hear, but not speek. What action could patient take?

[@bunso726]

My husband had dentures prior to his all on 4 surgery. He went to the VA and was told he qualified for this and they sent him out to an oral surgeon in town. But in his case, he had the surgery and was told he needed to wait 6 months for his gums to heal before the teeth could be installed. Also, another dentist is doing the prosthesis. The surgeon just did the initial surgery and will lance open the gums so the 4 on 1 can be placed. Does this sound like something that could happen? So far we have no complaints because he already has dentures so he looks the same. He has a dentist appointment this week to measure for teeth I think. Thanks. Your videos are very informative.

[@sunshinesunflowers721]

This is very common and usually the norm from what I have been researching. I go Monday for full mouth extractions and the 4 implants on top and 4 on bottom. I will receive an “immediate dentures” until my gums heal and my mouth is ready for the “snap ins”. I will get my “permanent “ teeth in about six months when I am healed up. I have heard to run if they want to put the “ snap ins” right away and promise your “permanent smile” immediately . There is risk for implant failure, amongst other risks. I know Dr.’s do things differently, especially as technology changes so frequently. I hope your husband is doing well!

[@jameslovekamp8028]

I have had teeth 1, 4 and 5 missing for years so I am sure there is a good amount of bone loss. Would that rule a person out as a candidate or could cadaver bone be grafted in beforehand?

[@anitola]

Can you please make a video about difference phonares and zircon teeth? Thank you

[@J_e_s_s_i_c_a_]

My dentist worked on me drunk.. And I didn't know that he has lost his license before a few times.. He never did an x-ray or anything.. Just went straight to drilling on all my front teeth.. He hurt me so bad I was crying.. Well now after years of fixing and fixing I'm going to have to get all in 4s.. I've never had a portrait with My kids where I could smile.. It's amazing how 1 man can have an impact on my life for 20 years now..

[@Freeazabird]

I am sooooooooo beyond CONFUSED! 😢 My periodontist has been doing some extractions (in office), and implanting bone for each pull…. Here, your speaking IV sedation… bone grinding and everything happening at once 😮 What am I missing and should I be running?

[@bruceleiwe7344]

Can i fly in from missouri to get this done, or will i be in too much pain to fly home?

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

We actually have quite a few patients who fly in. Just had one from cali

[@christinanoname5773]

On someone’s videos (McFadden) he highly recommends an implant bridge without the implants being angled. He states that no one shows retracted lips cause the metal shows and gums look terrible. I am early on in my journey and extremely confused now. Do the upper gums look like crap with all on 4? Will the implants show?

[@toma.6942]

What happens when a few years down the road they suddenly need to come out!? Are all the xrays safe?

[@shaleececarter6570]

Thanks. Anybody know the cheapest best place to get this done?? Will travel. I heard out of country is cheapest but where.

[@Ken-vl4wk]

I am wondering if the kidney is removed before or after the treatment.

[@aileneproutyt.v4766]

Hi, do you do partial back teeth for chewing? And how do I know if I am a candidate. One dentist said I am, but another dentist said I am not a candidate for implants. My front teeth are all good, it is just some of my back ones that need implants. About from my canines back. One side needs all teeth top and bottom and the other side only needs 2 on the top and 3 on the bottom. Can you help me. And should I get my bad teeth pulled now, or wait? Thank you!🙏 Take care and be safe!

[@insidethreewide7133]

I understand why you can't quote a price as every case is different. But what I would like to know is on average, how much, estimate only, per arch for an overdenture and all on four would be? Thanks You

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

overdentures are more unpredictable than all on 4 to quote without an xray. i'd have to see an xray. reason being the sinuses. send us your pano and i could give you a ballpark. [e-mail]

[@KC-zv9dj]

@@northtexasdentalsurgery So this is the part I don’t understand. What is the base cost for this procedure if no additional work needs to be done. I don’t want to know how much it will cost for my teeth I would like to know how much this procedure would cost at its base rate- meaning all you have to do is what you say is Place the implants. No sinus lifts no bone grafting, no extractions!

[@joecalabresi4072]

Are most offices digital?

[@lindaye8836]

Can I just do all on 4 for upper, keep old lower teeth, would it be fitting well?

[@phillipharris7285]

did he say you put your patients to sleep or sedation?

[@RangerMorris]

I have a question if I already have a denture could I do the all on 4? I'm do to have a fitting for my denture on 1/13/2023. and I know price could be tricky because each person is different. but i live over 21hrs from your office so a office visit is not an option. but my dentist does have the x-rays of my mouth.

[@terrydavis2475]

Does medicare work with this, because I have dental also through Humana PPO.

[@anitadavis7342]

It's tricky with Medicare. Every state is slightly different, however sadly it isint accepted at a large number of dental offices anymore. There are a number of reasons for that, mostly political and financial. Unfortunatly weather it is dental insurance through a job, or private pay, or Medicare.... ALL Dental insurance is just like a coupon program when it comes to coverages. Yes you may get 1 or 2 free cleanings a year, and x-rays, but if you need work or a deeper cleaning it never covers 100% unless you are lucky to have more than 1 dental insurance provider and a dental office biller who knows how to help maximize your yearly allowance towards any purposed treatment plan. Dental College and training programs may been option to concider, or you simply have to cal all the providers your interested in and ask if they accept Humana PPO. I know a few offices here in Wisconsin where 1 doctor out of 5 in the group is credentialed for billing for it, they are out there, hope you have found one or will🙏🏽

[@trishaheart8953]

I called a Dr here in Vegas, about getting periodontal surgery before getting the all on four Procedure. The nice lady said I don’t need it because they will pull all my teeth and that will kill the disease. It’s 250 dollars for the consultation. Am I wasting my time at this place? I really care about my Dental and oral heath as well as the appearance.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

true. you dont need to do a perio surgery before. where you going? most places do free consults when doing all on 4.

[@trishaheart8953]

@@northtexasdentalsurgery G4Golpa

[@dchoi224]

@@trishaheart8953 dang that's expensive

[@trishaheart8953]

@@dchoi224 I know. I need to find a Dentist that cares about everything

[@LikeableFiggas]

Great video but should have spoked on price also…

[@filipvernica258]

Very good information,currently I am in process to get all on four for the upper arch the question is I have only 5 healthy teeth on the bottom, all molars are gone .Should I let the Dr to pull all the healthy teeth from the bottom like they wanted me or should I just work around and have some bridge on each side of the healthy teeth ,what would advise if I would be your patient?

[@judon8381]

don't do it. keep the 5 healthy teeth. I wish i have 5 heathy teeth left on my mouth.

[@lindaye8836]

I have same concerns , can you share your experience with me , if you keep old lower, would it be fitting?

[@rickynicholson1493]

I recently got implants and he showed my gums up over the implants is that normal

[@matildaf233]

Hi Doc , What is Your thought about mini dental implant ?

[@thomasroush7795]

Can you use nicotine pouches such as zyn or on tobacco less products while in the recovery process?

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

no unfortunately

[@marymary83436]

Why would tobacco patches be bad for your mouth your.Not smoking

[@jmk2530]

Are you sedated and numbed again on the 2nd day?

[@TinyAmor]

Can someone who has no teeth (dentures) get all on fours

[@nw1055]

Is there a doctor in Chattanooga Tennessee who you can recommend for me to see

[@kixxthemanz437]

Your way takes a lot of time and not to forget the cost.... I’ve seen videos of the extraction, then a plastic clamp put in mouth then the screws screw in with a ratchet looking vice then teeth screwed in then done

[@kacyeleightly8838]

Do you remove bone or just smooth bone?

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

Each patient is diff. Some need smoothed down. Others need a lot removed

[@cvgodd1432]

I want to keep my teeth so bad and just fix them with crowns/ veneers but I think it’s too late. My main problem is my breath due to periodontal disease and I’m in pain for the majority of the time. So i don’t know what to do, I got lanap done and it didn’t do much. Also got the traditional surgery in one quadrant, it helped but not much.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

hate to say it but I see many people who describe your situation. periodontal disease is tough to beat over the long haul.

[@playoutthebox]

@@northtexasdentalsurgery May I ask your opinion on implant bridges. For the lower.

[@tommas2674]

I thought the whole point of getting implants was so your bone doesn't shrink?

[@coltanddj]

I was the 300 th like.

[@shaenguyen8070]

Go mexico cheapest,here dam charger too much money

[@KC-zv9dj]

Question is where in Mexico!!

[@joerollins2111]

Smooth down the bone does not sound accurate description x-rays that I see before and afters is icutting away a lot of bone

[@MdRipon-jc3xy]

😂😂😂😂❤❤sir

[@dknc7393]

Hi Dr. Choi, I went for a consultation, the dental office gave me an estimate of snap-on and all on 4, the snap on has so many codes and procedures, which makes sense, but the all on 4 only has 1 line of code and nothing else is listed. She said all that is included in that code. I don't feel comfortable with that, is that a red flag? I searched this code D6900 and found nothing online.