All On X Implants

Short answer Yes. Healthy gum tissue can grow and settle around a dental implant. It does not attach exactly like it does to a natural tooth, but with smart design and good home care, the gums form a snug seal that looks natural and protects the bone. What actually happens after placement Right after we…

The first weeks feel easier than the idea of it Most people fear the word “implant.” The truth is the surgery feels smaller than it sounds. In our Randolph dental implant office, patients usually say the day after feels like a sore workout, not a major event. Ice, a soft-food plan, and a good night’s…

The short answer Most patients at Dickerson Dental Group finish dental implant care in three to five visits. Your number depends on healing, whether a tooth needs to come out, and if any bone grafting is smart for the long-term result. The schedule is steady, not rushed, and we map it out with you at…

Here is the straight talk. There is no upper age limit for dental implants. We place implants for healthy adults in their 60s, 70s, even 80s. What matters most is your health, your bone, and how well we can keep the area clean. Age by itself is not a deal-breaker. The age limit shows up…

All-on-4 can be life-changing. Still, no treatment is perfect. Here are the main drawbacks and trade-offs we discuss with patients so you can decide with clear eyes. 1) It is surgery Placing four implants requires a minor surgical visit. You may have swelling and soreness for a few days. Most people manage well with prescribed…

Patients ask this a lot. The short answer is 10 to 14 teeth per arch. Most full-arch bridges end up with 12 teeth because it looks natural when you smile and works well for chewing. Why it is not 16 like a natural arch Natural jaws have 16 teeth per arch. With All-on-4, you do…