Discounts Or Special Offers on Dental Implants: Marketing Vs Reality

Dental implants are now the standard of care for tooth replacement, improving the dental health of millions of people with missing teeth. Implants have also greatly affected dental economics with an increasing number of dental practices and companies offering their services and products. To gain market share, many dental practices advertise dental implants in the newspaper, with mailers, or on the internet, offering incentives to attract potential patients to their offices. Here are common advertisements:

• "Implant for $1,095; Abutment & Crown for $950; We Guarantee Successful Placement!"
• "Implants Starting at $995″
• "Teeth-in-A-Day"
• "One-Hour Dental Implants"
• "No Pain, No Bleeding, No Sutures"
• "Free implant with purchase of crown"

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24 Hours Dental Services Are Already Round-The-Clock!

Out teeth and oral cavity is an important part of our body. It helps us taste and chew the food needed by the body to perform our daily tasks. Eating is perhaps one of the most common and best hobbies to many. But too much of something is always bad, isn't it? Plaque deposition and severe toothaches can happen anytime anywhere. Thankfully, there are 24-hour dentists available to serve the people in a most of the city.
To many, dentists are just tooth-extractors or they help in maintaining whiter teeth. These dentists do so much more than that. Like doctors with specialty, they study the oral cavity well to know what the appropriate treatments when having problems in the mouth. During surgical treatments that concern the dental area, they administer anesthetics-usually local since dental procedures like tooth extraction can be painful. They also give advice to patients on what dental treatment is needed and do appropriate methods to help them flash their million-dollar smile. The work of a 24-hour dentist is the same as those dentists who works during the day however; by comparison, they deal with emergent things once their attention is called.

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Are Dental Implants Always Successful

Having dental implants is not an overly complicated surgical procedure, but as with any surgical procedure, there are a few risks, and the success rate is not 100% guaranteed. However, the risks are low for most people, and having implants can be a great way to restore your smile to its former glory. If you think that having dental implants could be right for you, speak to a qualified dental professional so that they can discuss the pros and cons of the procedure with you.
A dental expert will ask to look at your teeth and gums to assess whether the procedure is likely to be successful or not. They may also ask to do an x-ray of your jaw, so that they can assess the structure of the jaw bone itself. For surgery to be successful, there must be enough bone in the recipients jaw, and this bone must be strong enough to support and hold the implant. If your jaw bone is in danger of crumbling around the implant, it is unlikely that the implants will be successful. If the chances of success are low, then the dentists will be unlikely to want to proceed with the surgery, because this could cause unnecessary damage to your mouth and this could risk ruling out other dental strategies. In the unlikely event that you are not a suitable candidate for surgery, your dental care professional will be able to describe other strategies to you which could be more suitable for you.

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Teeth In A Day - The Real Truth About Dental Implants

First, dental implants are used as a substitution for tooth roots in areas of the mouth where teeth are missing. The implant is placed in the root to provide a stable foundation for a replacement crown to allow you to bite and chew comfortably and naturally. When teeth are missing, the bone that previously supported those teeth deteriorates. But, the bone can be preserved by replacing missing tooth roots with dental implants. The bone will form a strong bond to the artificial implant and will provide stimulation for the bone.
Implant Supercenters promise what is called "Teeth-in-a-day" or "All-on-4" where the entire top arch of the mouth is supported by only four implants. An experienced clinician would normally recommend the traditional implant method versus doing an "All-on-4" at a Implant Supercenter because the amount of bone needed to support an entire arch of teeth is substantial if you are only using four implants. Because of the amount of bone needed for an "All-on-4" procedure, patients who have worn dentures for an extended period of time are rarely candidates for it. While traditional treatment for upper arches requires at least four implants, lower dentures can be replaced and supported by as little as two implants.

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A FAQ Guide to All on 4 Implants, PART 3

Welcome back to our four-part article series on All on 4 implants. In this installment, the third of the series, we shall focus on some of the aesthetic and functional concerns patients frequently raise.
FAQ: Will I be able to eat normally with "All on 4" teeth?
Answer: Yes! In fact, All on 4 implants enable you to eat a much greater variety of foods than false teeth. Because your new teeth are supported by dental implants and not by the underlying gums, as is the case with dentures, you will be able to bite down with much greater force. This enables you to bite into foods that are tough, chewy, crunchy and fibrous and not just soft and processed. One of the greatest problems facing elderly denture-wearers is malnutrition. With All on 4 implants, you can eat all the foods you like.
FAQ: I hate the way my dentures make my mouth look. Does the All on 4 technique offer an improvement on appearance?
Answer: Dentures rely on their bulk to prevent them from moving around in your mouth when you eat and speak, although they only achieve this to a certain degree. Because of this bulk, they tend to push on the lips from inside the mouth, giving them a thin and stretched appearance. This doesn't make for very natural or flattering smile aesthetics! To make matters worse, when you're engaged in conversation, it is quite easy for the person to which you're talking to see your dentures moving around.

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Playing Hide and Seek With Dental Implants

When you are going to be the lucky recipient of a dental implant, you are most probably concerned about two things. Firstly, is it going to hurt? Secondly, can people tell I have had a dental implant?
Well both of these questions actually have answers you are going to love. For the pain issue, a local anaesthetic is used during all procedures, so you will not feel a thing. If you do feel minor discomfort afterwards, you can just take off the shelf analgesics. As for people noticing your new dental implant - of course they are not going to know that you have had it done. It will look just like it was there all along. The dental implantologist is a highly skilled professional who will ensure that the implants fit perfectly into your mouth, in more ways than one!
What will the dental implant look like?
That is simple; it will look just like all your other teeth. This is because the implantologist will match the colour of the implant to the colour of your teeth exactly. The crown size will also be made to match both the position of where it is going, as well as to match your other teeth of the same kind.
How is the colour for my crown chosen?

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Information on a Dental Veneer Application

A dental veneer is something that is placed over the teeth in your mouth to either improve the way they look, or protect them from being damaged by something else. The first applications for these coverings were so actors could alter their appearance by altering the look of their teeth. The items would not stay on for a very long time, but actors could effectively make their teeth appear to be rotting, or of a different shape while they were wearing them.
Today the dental veneer application will likely stay in place for a period of ten to thirty years, and they are mainly used in cosmetic dentistry to alter the appearance of a person's teeth. The coverings are applied by the dentist and they can either be made from dental porcelain, or composite materials.
A dental veneer that is created from composite materials may be built in the mouth of the patient. The composites may also be created in a dental lab and later bonded to the surface of the teeth using a resin cement to hold them in place. The use of composites gives the dentist the ability to have access to a wider range of tooth colors. The added variety of colors allows the patient to have more aesthetically pleasing results from their dental work.
Many of these cosmetic coverings are made from dental porcelain. The composite materials can be made in labs or even used to build the cover in the mouth of the patient, but the porcelain versions must be constructed in a lab and then placed in the patient's mouth. The covering is bonded to the surface of the tooth with an adhesive designed for this exact purpose.

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How All on Four Implants Can Save You Tens of Thousands of Dollars on Oral Rehabilitation!

The idea that a more comprehensive and sophisticated solution to rampant tooth loss and edentulism (not having a single original adult tooth left) is less expensive than traditional implant protocols may seem counter-intuitive, but this is the reality afforded by All on Four implants! The design of this surgical placement protocol enables qualified and experienced implant dentists to achieve the unprecedented in oral rehabilitation. And because of these benefits and advantages, patients are literally able to save tens of thousands of dollars on having a brand new set of fixed and non-removable teeth placed. In this article on All on Four implants, we shall explore how this revolutionary tooth replacement technology makes such savings possible.
How All on Four Implants Can Save You Money

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Get New Teeth: Key Features of the "All-On-4TM" Dental Implants Protocol, PART 3

Welcome back to our four-part article series on the key features and benefits of the "All-on-4TM" protocol. In our previous two articles, we discussed the fact that this "breakthrough" dental implant technique typically avoids the need for bone grafting surgery, saving patients time, money and much discomfort. We also discussed the incredible success rate of the procedure before explaining how it offers patients superior aesthetic outcomes and a far more natural, beautiful and confident smile!
In this article, the third installment of the series, we shall move on to perhaps one of the most important benefits of the "All-on-4TM": one that is unprecedented in the fields of fixed oral rehabilitation and dental implantology.

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Basics of Dental Implants - Essential Questions and Answers

1. What are dental implants?
It is an independent artificial tooth root that is used to replace a natural tooth root that has been lost to accident or disease. These implants are typically placed to secure bridges, partials, dentures and crowns. Implants don't require support from adjacent teeth and thus cause them no harm. Better yet, teeth replaced with these implants look, function, and feel just like natural teeth.
2. Is implant dentistry suitable for me?
Advancements in design and placement protocols of implants have made this gold standard for the replacement of missing teeth for almost everyone. Patients with specific health conditions including uncontrolled diabetes, osteoporosis, or irradiation of the mandible or maxilla for the treatment of cancer, may be at increased risk but they are still candidates and can usually be managed by a highly experienced practitioner.

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All on 4 Dental Implants: A Comprehensive Look at a Breakthrough Surgical Protocol, Part 3

In our previous article post, we discussed the surgical procedure involved in the placement of All on 4 dental implants and the subsequent affixing of the non-removable prosthetic dental bridge to these implants. In this article, the third installment of a four-part series, we shall explain why such implants offer patients a far more sophisticated and comprehensive solution to tooth loss than traditional tooth replacement technologies, namely removable dentures; or, as they are colloquially known, false teeth.
All on 4 Dental Implants and Removable Dentures
It doesn't take much imagination to understand where removable dentures fall short in their solutions to edentulism (not having a single original adult tooth left) and near-edentulism. For one, as their name suggests, they are removable and therefore come with the ever-present threat of slipping around and falling out.

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Dental Implants - All on Four Technique and is This Right For Me?

Many patients have asked about heavily marketed implant options such as Teeth-in-an Hour, All-on-Four, or Teeth-in-a- Day. This a procedure where a person with a denture is able to have four implants placed and walk away wearing an implant retained denture replacement.
BE VERY WEARY OF CERTAIN DENTAL IMPLANT "SUPERCENTERS" Who Claim to give this All To You In A Day!
Here are my Expert Opinions:
1) Most marketing efforts on these treatment concepts show a person chewing an apple immediately after surgery. In the most of cases they are using a temporary restoration with the permanent restoration being made in 3 to 4 months.
2) Placing an implant supported restoration immediately is great, and I can do this in many cases, however, it adds considerably to cost, with no additional long term benefits.

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As Good As New: Discovering the Magic of Dental Implants

A child will always be fond of sweets. He would never miss the opportunity to delight with lollipops, chocolates, and candies. That is why many kids grow up with damaged teeth. Worse, they would already miss teeth or two during their early years. This becomes a problem as a child is growing up. There were only a few ways to treat teeth problems during the past few decades. Well, having a new functional set of teeth would be such a blast, right? Fortunately, as time went by, dentists were able to discover a way to solve this problem. And this is through none other than having a dental implant.
The implantation of prosthetic teeth is by far the best solution to those people who have lost some teeth because of some injury, decay, or disease. According to statistics, the number of people in the country that are suffering from complete tooth loss caused by gum diseases or tooth decay has been increasing. Before, the only way to solve this problem is through having dentures, which can eventually feel a little awkward. This eventually was replaced with the magic of implants but it obliges too many visits to the dentist. Thankfully, today's modern technology provided the field of dentistry the all-on-4 dental implants.

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The All on 4 Implants Technique: Changing Lives

According to the Center for Disease Control, 30% of adults over the age of 60 have lost all of their original teeth and are in desperate need of All on 4 Implants; the procedure making complete oral rehabilitation in a single dental appointment possible. The All on 4 Implants technique is the brainchild of European implantologist Dr. Paulo Malo who, together with the world's leading dental implant manufacturer Nobel Biocare, devised a comprehensive system for teeth replacement that offers a non-removable (fixed), long-term, immediately functional and highly aesthetic solution to tooth loss. Now, if you are reading this, chances are you or someone close to you is personally considering a future of tooth loss and edentulism (not having any original teeth left). This could be for any of a number of reasons, however, the most pervasive being advanced and acute periodontal (gum) disease. While removable dentures or false teeth have long been the solution to tooth loss, the challenges associated with this traditional teeth replacement technique have compelled dental science to delve deeper for a more comprehensive and permanent solution. That solution is 'All on 4 Implants'. So what are they and how do they work?
All on 4 Implants: The Procedure

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Small Business Ideas - 4 Fresh Untapped Enterprises, All Under $500 Bucks

Are small business ideas starting to swirl around in your head? Especially lately, since the last batch of pink slips were issued out. Remember the looks on your colleagues faces that conveyed the thoughts that were going through their minds? Has this economy has really gotten your attention! Before now seldom if ever would small business ideas even cross your mind. However, realizing that there's no such thing as job security you're now tuned into a different frequency.
As a matter of fact, the term could be coined as 'job in-security. It's sad it said that, many career employees suddenly find themselves searching for a new direction to secure their retirement. Clearly, implementing small business ideas are one such attractive course of action. Unfortunately, for many people, trying to start a small business is like trying to pull a tooth that's not LOOSE... it's hard as heck! (and it can be painful)

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The Top 4 Female Jazz And Soul Singers Of All Time

Just imagine what kind of world we would have without music with our conversations revolving on topics like weather and work, whilst movies could be boring and lifeless without the musical components. Music is a vital part of living and through melody, lyrics and song it is possible for thoughts and emotions to be conveyed clearly and easily by various artists. This article will highlight the top 4 female jazz and soul singers of all time.
Aretha Franklin is well-known around the world as The Queen of Soul. Aretha is the second female singer who is recognized in Grammy history, after Alison Krauss. Over the years, she has won eighteen Grammy Awards as well as received the Living Legend Grammy and the Lifetime Achievement Grammy. Aretha has eight competitive and successive awards from 1968 -1975 in the Grammy category for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Subsequently, this award was nicknamed as The Aretha Award.

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All on Four Dental Implants: Complete Oral Rehabilitation for All

All on Four dental implants offer the comprehensive oral rehabilitation solution to patients suffering from tooth loss and who are looking at a future of edentulism (not having any teeth). This ingenious tooth replacement technique was designed by European Implantologist Dr. Paulo Malo and essentially enables dental implantologist to replace a patient's entire mouth of missing or failing teeth using only four prosthetic implants (hence the name of the technique) and a fixed (non-removable) and fully customized prosthetic dental bridge. While the All on Four teeth implants procedure may sound incredibly simplistic, the advantages it has over traditional tooth replacement and implant techniques has awarded it with 'breakthrough' status in the medical fields of dental implantology and oral rehabilitation!

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The Advantages of All-On-8 Dental Implants

Do you wear uncomfortable or loose dentures because you have lost all of your permanent teeth? Not anymore! All-on-8 dental implants may be the ideal option available to replace all your missing teeth.
Dental implants which actually are the replacement tooth roots are among the most significant advancements in the history of cosmetic dentistry. Available in different shapes and sizes, dental implants are used for replacing one tooth, several teeth or even all of the teeth.
There are several methods for the placement of dental implants, as well as many different restorations that attach to them. Choosing the right dental implant system is vitally important in order to restore the appearance and function of the smile.

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Pros and Cons of Permanent Dentures

Tooth loss is an embarrassing and inconvenient problem. It lowers self-esteem and can make anyone appear older than they really are. People suffering from this condition usually stay away from social and business functions. With the current advancements in dentistry today, however, oral surgeons may remedy this dental problem easily. Permanent dentures are good replacements for missing teeth. With this, patients restore confidence and their youthful appearance once again.
All on four, for example, is a good dental solution. If you are thinking about having this dental procedure done, here is some useful information you should know.
What is this kind of implant?
All on four is a dental procedure that involves oral surgeons putting four implants in the upper part of the patients jaw. This produces effective results because this area has high bone density. This is suitable for those who need replacement or complete restoration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the All on Four Dental Implants

The All on Four Dental implants are a new dental technology that allows a permanent set of teeth to be placed that look and feel natural.
How are they different from dentures?
All on Four implants are permanent teeth that are cleaned and brushed just like normal natural teeth. Unlike dentures, they do not need to be removed at night. No messy adhesives are needed, and no gagging occurs as may happen with dentures. The All on 4 implants allow patients to bite down on foods with higher levels of force. This means patients may eat their favorite foods again.
How do they compare to traditional dental implants?
Traditional dental implants typically require five to eight implants per arch. Because the All on 4 implants are placed at an angle, increased support is created by utilizing the natural bone support.

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