Dental Implant FAQs

Dental implants are the standard of care for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants offer a strong, long-lasting, and natural-looking solution. So, how do dental implants work? This treatment plan includes a dental implant surgery where a titanium post is implanted into your jawbone. Your bone bonds to the implant, providing permanent support for crowns, bridges, or full sets of teeth. Frequently, IV sedation or general anesthesia is available to make the procedure and healing process more comfortable.

TeethXpress is a dental implant procedure commonly chosen by individuals to replace a full set of teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw. This full mouth implant procedure can be performed in one day, offering the patient a beautiful new smile. TeethXpress is a long-term solution that is life-changing and satisfying. Patients who choose the TeethXpress procedure have greater food variety and comfort when compared with traditional removable denture wearers.

The TeethXpress full-mouth dental implant procedure can be performed for most adults who have lost some or all of their natural teeth. Ask a Certified TeethXpress Provider to explain the process in detail and find out if TeethXpress is a viable option for you.

Most patients with full-mouth dental implants experience minimal discomfort during the procedure. The TeethXpress procedure is usually completed using local anesthesia for maximum safety and comfort, but some patients prefer I.V. sedation to sleep through the procedure. This allows the patient to receive comprehensive dental implant treatment in just one day without extended recovery time or discomfort.

TeethXpress patients often return to work within a day or two after their dental implant procedure unless otherwise instructed by their Certified TeethXpress Provider. The dental implant surgery and new teeth placement take only a few hours to perform. Most patients can return to their regular, daily routine without needing extended time off work. You may be prescribed medication to alleviate any minor discomfort that you experience.

Your Certified TeethXpress Provider. will monitor your progress and advise when it is safe to resume daily activities.

Losing several teeth affects your smile and changes the shape of your face. Removable dentures provide no stimulation to the jawbone. As the jawbone begins to shrink from lack of stimulation over time, this can adversely affect your oral health and make you look older.

Wearing removable dentures can also speed up the process of jawbone loss. This jawbone loss causes the denture to become loose and function poorly with time. Without dental implants, it becomes increasingly difficult to prevent bone loss and regain normal appearance and function. Additionally, many patients experience an allergic reaction to messy adhesives that can cause damaged or sensitive gums.

The total TeethXpress full-mouth dental implant treatment typically requires three to four hours. With sedation dentistry, many patients find themselves sleeping through the entire surgical procedure, offering a comfortable experience with minimal disruption to their daily routine. Depending on your individual needs, some procedures take longer than others. Ask your Certified TeethXpress Provider for a more specific time estimate based on your situation.

TeethXpress is designed as an immediate solution so you can walk out of the office the same day with secure natural-looking teeth, all on four, five, or six dental implants. There is no need to go without teeth for any period of time. You can receive a full set of teeth in just one day. The secure, natural-looking teeth offer an immediate solution that will allow you to walk out of the office with a renewed sense of confidence, improved self-esteem, and increased overall health.

Your Certified TeethXpress Provider will provide you with a personalized oral hygiene regimen to ensure your new teeth stay healthy and strong. Regular cleanings and dentist visits are an essential part of the process. This allows your dental implant professionals to monitor your progress and provide any necessary adjustments over time. With proper care and regular at-home maintenance, your new teeth should look, feel and function at a very satisfying level.

Your dental implant can last many years if cared for properly. Many dental implants have been in place for more than 40 years. As with natural teeth or any implantable device in the body, dental implant-supported teeth can experience wear and tear over time and may eventually require some repair and maintenance.

It is important to be treated by an implant dentist who uses a reputable dental implant manufacturer. If implant repairs are needed, a general dentist or prosthodontist can order replacement implant parts to restore the proper function of your implant(s). This is not always possible with an
unsubstantiated dental implant system.

The full-arch, immediate-load TeethXpress procedure—when performed exclusively with BioHorizons dental implants—has been proven more than 95% successful through multiple clinical studies. This level of success demonstrates the effectiveness and long-term success of the implant system. This also gives you peace of mind that your new teeth will last for several years with a very low risk of implant failure.

The TeethXpress treatment offers a new set of attractive, healthy teeth, all on four, five, or six dental implants in as little as one day. When traditional crown and bridge treatment solutions are used instead of the TeethXpress procedure—to rehabilitate the same number of teeth—they’re often more expensive and take longer to complete.

A traditional denture is less expensive than TeethXpress; however, a traditional denture accelerates jawbone loss and requires the daily use of costly denture glue. On average, it is recommended that removable dentures be replaced once every five years. A TeethXpress prosthesis is designed to last much longer than a removable denture.

Dental insurance typically covers a portion of the TeethXpress treatment. Certified TeethXpress Providers offer treatment financing to make paying for your dental implant procedure more affordable. With competitive interest rates and flexible payment plans, you can tailor the TeethXpress treatment to fit within your budget. To learn more about cost, visit our Cost of Dental Implants page.

As you research options to replace one or more teeth and alternatives to dentures, you may come across the term “All-on-4″1 and wonder what this means. According to Wikipedia, the term All-on-4 is defined as, “all teeth being supported on four dental implants, a surgical and technique prosthetics procedure for total rehabilitation of the edentulous patient or for patients with badly broken down teeth, decayed teeth or compromised teeth due to gum disease.”

In simple terms, the All-on-4 and TeethXpress procedures may use four dental implants to anchor down a full set of new teeth. The implants are typically provided on the same day or within 24 hours of the dental implant surgery. By this definition, Certified TeethXpress Providers use the All-on-4 protocol in their private practices every day to place dental implants. Locate a Certified TeethXpress Provider near you and find out if you are a candidate for this dental implant procedure.

1All-on-4 is a registered trademark of Nobel Biocare™.