I just started my treatment and I can say he is great!! Top notch professional and great office personnel. He called the evening after my first procedure to check on me. No other dentist has done that. I can’t wait for my final product, I know it will be life changing. ♥️
Great video and very informative. Thank you for that info I am in the process of deciding when, where and to whom I will select for this extremely life changing procedure. Thank You Sir.
the fact that these are the only kind of reviews we tend to see makes me scared about dental work. I don't need my dentist to call me. I don't need the receptionist to be friendly. I need the office to BE clean, but I don't need it to LOOK clean. I need long lasting dental work, not a day at the spa. It's not bad to be caring and empathetic, but let us know how his actual dental work holds up over the years
I first watched this video 2 years ago. I was ready to go with all on 4 because of all the positive videos. You stopped me from making that bad decision. btw, I still haven't made a decision.
Keep doing your research and be diligent! I wish you the very best in your search. Hopefully, my videos will arm you with enough knowledge that you can know just what questions to ask when you’re interviewing. If, after your searching, you’re still feeling unsettled, reach out and schedule a ZOOM consultation with me and I’ll be happy to help in any way I can.
Interesting video. I am trying to decide between bridge implants which are 3 bridges each on 2 implants or do the all in 6 procedure. My understanding is that if one or two implants fail with the all in 6 you should be okay. If one implant fails with a bridge then you would need to replace that section but at least it is only one section. Also, bridges do not need to be removed ever year to be cleaned and I have a lower price quote to do the bridges by 6K. Looking for any advice as it is a hard decision and I plan on doing next week.
We no longer do separate bridges. There are several reasons why which I believe would only muddy the waters. I'm glad you're doing your research but I believe you are missing the biggest point about the differences between implant bridges and all on 6. You will have massive bone removal with all on 6. You will not have any bone removal with implant bridges. This is the main reason to opt for implant bridges. Your precious bone is worth far more than $6,000.
Currently been told i need all my teeth pulled and have some implants placed to stimulate bone growth. Would like to get your feedback in my case ,i do have X-rays i can zend you to evaluate . Are your video consultation free of charge?
Yes. No charge. Contact my office at 214-956-9100 and the girls at the front desk will help you through the process. Sending an X-ray and scheduling a Zoom call. 😊
Am so happy i want with the inplant bridge its a long process its been about 8 mouths and finally getting my teeth in a few weeks its costing me everything i have and more but i dont care this guy couldn't have explained it ant better thanks Doc
I’m so confused. What is the difference between the implant bridge and the all in 4s? I just had my consultation today with my dentist who wants to start the All-In-4s next week. Did they extract all of your teeth?
In the example of the implant bridge I see that there is no fake gum, but what are the other differences that make them a bridge and not a denture on stilts as it were? Is it not one long continuous piece like the all on four? Also, how does the gum know to grow around the prosthesis in that way? Is there any risk of the gum receding exposing the implants? Do you know how much the cost varies by market? I am in VA but being forced to move unfortunately to a very expensive area of CA that I can't afford-I am disabled and dependent and live with my parents and very scared of all the high costs of everything, but thinking this will impact my mouth restoration as well.
Implant bridges and 3 on 6, (given the 3 on 6 is done with NO PINK porcelain or zirconium,) are the same. The difference being that one is a single unit and the others is 3 units. The biggest difference we are trying to show here is not necessarily whether the prosthesis is a single unit full arch bridge or three units, which esthetically look the same, but focusing on the fact that the pink tissues are the patient’s own gum tissues.
If there is lack of bone and you wanted 3 on 6 or fixed bridge, i assume they're essentially the same, then can a bone graft be carried out to solve this problem?
🦷I am impressed with your expertise. I’ve been researching what is best. I have a Tori and need full mouth restoration with implants. I’m convinced all on 4 is not the best. The other option i found is 3 on 6. Which uses the natural gums. I am so grateful for how you have explained this in depth. 🌷thank you
I’m so confused now. I just had a consult with my dentist who recommended All-in 4s. The dentist didn’t even give me an option about dental implant bridges. Now I’m confused. First of all I didn’t know that the implants weren’t on your natural gum that looks like a denture . And I thought all in fours were already pretty expensive saying $27,000.. And this guy is saying that the dental implant bridges are more expensive? Do all-in 4s last a lifetime?
WOW! I stumbled upon this video AFTER I completed my treatment plan, but the lips retracted pics DO speak for themselves! I had no idea that is what's going on behind the lips. 😬😲 I just received my 4-unit, implant bridge--a true implant bridge--and I love, love, love it! (not from this specialist, but Dr. Ramsey Edwards in Sierra Vista, AZ). Dr. McFadden is correct! Please do your research and don't just go for the cheapest choice. Go for the BEST, LONG TERM CHOICE! And, I'm confident that if I'd been in Dallas, TX, Dr. McFadden would've been my choice! p.s. I don't have dental insurance so I paid cash as we progressed, but it is $$$ well spent! 😁❤️
I just had a consultation with my dentist today who recommended ALL-IN -4S. I THINK SHE SAID IT WAS ABOUT $27,000 WHICH I THOUGHT WAS A LOT ALREADY AND I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THEY LAST A LIFETIME. . WHY DID YOU CHOOSE DENTAL IMPLANT BRIDGE AND how much did the four unit implant bridge cost? And how long did the process take ? Thanks.
Feel free to call our office and schedule a complimentary 2nd opinion, x-rays included. We will review all options and costs at that visit. 214-956-9100
David, wish I would have seen this video before my All on 4 procedure! Keep bringing more you tube videos to educate people like me and others before they make a very pricey wrong decision.
@@janeg8274 Here are some links to some of my other videos. This should explain all you need to know. ruclips.net/video/REvLDReR288/видео.html ruclips.net/video/qbnR9N4E7-Y/видео.html ruclips.net/video/KiVlEVxXnk0/видео.html
Can you please explain something to me. I can’t believe what happened. I had an implant bridge and it cracked. I had to save for a bit to get the 10,000 to replace it. I assumed he would just make me another implant bridge. My dentist put in an implant denture. It is awful. I went back and said I would wear the cracked bridge instead of this. He said the change he made is irreversible. I just sat there sobbing. He said he would make another replacement and would not charge me more. I just could not stop crying, I didn’t understand that this could even happen. Is there a way that what he did is irreversible? He did not cut my gums at all. Is there anything I can do. Thank you so very much.
I spent 12 grand for 5 implants in my top gum I didnt need any bone graft.my gums were healthy and I had plenty of good bone. My crooked fractured teeth were removed and I got a plastic bridge with 12 fantastic teeth a little longer than my original teeth. This is a tempory bridge and I've recieved 2 more temporary bridges each feeling a little more comfortable than the previous. I've paid 2 thirds off the 12 grand. Once the balance is paid I get a smoother bridge made from titanium and 12 porcelain teeth attached to it. Believe me it's not what they look like it's how they feel especially eating. I've never enjoyed eating I feel I've just got a denture in my mouth very thin yes but a denture held in place by 5 implants. Hope fully the final bridge on 5 will be a game changer.
I’m looking into getting All-in 4s. The dentist didn’t even give me an option about dental implant bridges. Now I’m confused. I thought all in fours were already pretty expensive saying $27,000.. And this guy is saying that the dental implant bridges are more expensive? Do all-in 4s last a lifetime?
Hey again Dr. McFadden! I might have complications with tooth 31(root canal treated) and I was wondering if instead of doing a retreatment and new crown, if you would ever suggest doing an implant for 31? I think most of your restorations only include 24 teeth instead of 28, and I wanted to know your opinion on keeping 28, with implants
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter Awesome. Thanks for your reply Dr. McFadden :) Tuesday is my appointment to see what might be wrong with the tooth and if retreatment/extraction is on the table, I'll be calling the office for a consultation visit about replacing that tooth with a more permanent option. Have a great day!
Thanks, Doc. I'm going to be starting this process later this month and this video provided me with everything I need to ask appropriate questions and make informed defisions.
I’m looking into getting All-in 4s. The dentist didn’t even give me an option about dental implant bridges. Now I’m confused. I thought all in fours were already pretty expensive saying $27,000.. And this guy is saying that the dental implant bridges are more expensive? Do all-in 4s last a lifetime?
Thank you. She was very happy with the results, also. She got 6 implants. If you'd like an evaluation and estimate for yourself, please feel free to contact my office at 214-956-9100. My consultation is complimentary.
A couple of questions, Doctor: Did the patient at 7:27 have severe periodontitis? Why would she need to have here upper teeth extracted, if they could have been restored with crowns or veneers ? And , in the case of a patient with significant ridge loss, how would an all porcelain implant bridge look like? Wouldn't the teeth look extra long in order to meet the gums?
The main difference is placing implants to avoid angled abutments. We add pink zirconium if the patient has pre-existing bone loss. I do not remove bone in the maxilla and only when absolutely necessary in the mandible. Second big factor is creating a prosthesis that is convex and not concave. I hope this answers your question.
It's bone volume specific. Some people lose bone while they have teeth and even faster after they are missing. Other people lose teeth without losing bone. It's very individual.
Great video - thanks so much. I have been quoted for all on 6 on the top arch. I have an existing 5 piece bridge whose supporting teeth failing - one adjacent tooth failing, a gap from an extraction, and a root cannaled / crown failing - so 8 adjacent teeth need handling. 5 good adjacent teeth on one side - I can't see why I can't get two implant bridges and leave the good teeth alone? I hate the idea of this artifial gum.
That all depends on the status of those teeth and the bone. Most patients with some teeth can have implant bridges and SHOULD NOT consider All-on-4 treatment for all the reasons I state in my videos. Good teeth should be saved until there are so few good teeth that they "get in the way" of the reconstruction.
I appreciate your honesty. I am definitely interested. Kindly continue your honesty and let us know exactly how much her work cost, whether insurance covered, or out of pocket, what was the total combined cost, taxes and all? Thank you!
Without x-rays or seeing you we can only give you a large range of $25,000 - 70,000. If you have dental insurance that covers either the implants and/or the bridges, you’d get your annual maximum from them. Typically $1,000-2,500 total. In some cases, when the treatment spans over two different calendar years, sometimes you can get two years worth of insurance benefits.
I have a current bridge , 7 units total, 3 upper anterior teeth lost decades ago…my bone loss there is quite a bit and won’t be able to have implants on those 3. How much does it cost to have a zirconium dental implant bridge, 4 implants total of 7 units? I have gone to 2 consultations already here in CA and the tx plans were the same, 4 implants for my 7-unit bridge. I am scheduled to fly there in TX in less than 2 weeks, on a remote or virtual consultation, they are recommending All-on-4 as being more practical for me. I am not sure if I want that. Came across 3-on-6 or 4-on-8, that’s the one that almost the same as your protocol.
I’ll be more than happy to try and answer that question for you, if you could possibly forward a panoramic to me for me to evaluate. And a CT scan, if that’s possible. You can contact my office at 214-956-9100 and the girls at the front desk will help facilitate how to get that information to me. Once I’ve reviewed the images, I will get back with you with an answer.
2 years after replacing all upper teeth with an all on 4 with a different implant dentist, my partner has speech issues with lisping and pronouncing certain sounds like sh. Is it possible to correct this problem by shaving the teeth on the denture for example? Thanks
The prosthesis could be remade to fit more tightly against the gums, closing the open space. OR- *If the prosthesis is made of acrylic, (this would be the easiest, as instead of remaking it,) they could modify the underside of it by adding more acrylic to fill in the open space where the air is flowing now and causing the lisp. I actually have photos of this in one of my other videos. It’s on the “Buyer Beware: Problems with All-On-4” video. I had a patient for whom I modified the underside of his prosthesis because of food entrapment and not being able to properly clean between the prosthesis and gums. (Different symptom of the same problem as your partner.) Here's a link to the video. ruclips.net/video/qbnR9N4E7-Y/видео.html Fast forward to the 20:00 point to see what I mean by MODIFYING the underside. I hope this helps.
Hello, Dr. thank you for sharing this valuable educational video. I have a question regarding implant bridges. Do you extract all the teeth before placing the bridge, or do you prepare the existing teeth and create a single piece implant bridge? I would greatly appreciate your insights on this topic. Thank you
Every patient is different. But, we do NOT extract all the teeth. We extract selective teeth, place implants and measure their tightness. If the first four implants are tight (high insertion torque) we extract a couple more, place two more implants and measure their torque. For low torque, we leave teeth in to serve as abutments for the temporary teeth for 2.5 months, come back and extract the remaining teeth, place additional implants then convert the temporary to all implants. I call this a "strategic" approach.
I'm turning 65 and starting Medicare soon. Can I buy a Dental Plan that would cover a small portion of your procedures like extractions, bone graft (if needed) ? And if so which insurer is the best one to go with? Thank you !
Unfortunately, I cannot advise you on that. It’s a tricky thing to win with as a private consumer. After all: The insurance companies are in the business of making money. And that ultimately means collecting more in premiums than they spend paying claims. The bigger plans, through large employer sponsored group policies (think IBM, for example) tend to have better coverage and are useful because you only pay part of the full premium and the employer pays the rest. Additionally, from our experience, private policies very often have waiting periods before “major” services are covered. You may find one to pay for the extractions during the first year, but not the bone grafts, and but the extractions are a minimal part of the cost… and it’s usually a wash, if not a loss. And the yearly maximums they pay haven’t changed much since the 79s. Most still limit com overage to $1,000/year, and then nickel and dime you to death on what they will pay for. If you do shop around, I’d advise you ask about “waiting periods,” for certain services and “missing tooth clauses”. (Meaning if a tooth was missing when you started coverage, there is no coverage at all for that tooth/those teeth, even as part of a bridge or other treatment that ultimately replaces it). And some, (like HMOs) dictate who you can go to and allow no coverage out of network. I forty’s my, it’s just not like medical coverage. It’s hard to come out on top :(
What is required for implant bridges if all upper teeth have been extracted?? Do All-on-4 screw in dentures always sit on stilts which causes the implants to be visable? When they show the denture it does not look like there is an intermediary piece between the denture and the ridge - it looks like it sits directly on the ridge. Please advise
@@cheferthetanker8038 Then it's possible that you are actually getting implant bridges, and your Dr. is calling it "3- on - 6". Some Drs. use different terms for marketing purposes. The 3-on-6 is very similar to our technique but it uses cement for retention instead of screw retention. We've known for at least 10 years that the cement used in Implant dentistry is toxic to the Bone and soft tissues. Screw retention is superior! (This is the main reason that 3 on 6 is less expensive.) I hope this helps.
So with an implant bridge are you saying that every one of your top 12 teeth requires 12 implants instead of an all on 4 which is 12 teeth attached to a bridge by 4 implants. ?
@dentalimplantcenter, I am wondering so a full arch of 6 on 6 is not the same as a fixed bridge? Can you go more in detail please? Also regarding the lips retracted, i went to a locationa nd all their photos showed the lips retracted to show the before but not on the final look, so you mean this is a concern? Also do you do discounts for someone paying cash or take in consideration the living situation of the person to calculate the fee?
If you mean an All On 6(all teeth on six implants), not 6 on 6 as it’s typed: That depends on whether they use angled implants, angled abutments with bone removal, as so many of my videos mention. As far as the lips retracted question? Yes!! It’s a huge red flag. They show you lips retracted BEFORE pics but not AFTER pics? Run.
@@sandracano5910 it’s not the number of implants that determines the final look of the prostheses. I suggest having a talk with your dentist and asking him detailed questions about the final prostheses design and look. (Pink? No pink? Etc)… I go over this in great detail in several of my videos. You can learn about just which questions to ask by watching and gaining a more clear understanding of the overall process and variables involved.
So in order to avoid having an outcome like this where the implants are showing and looks pretty bad, we can opt to have it done in 2 steps, like extractions first and wait a few months and then have the implants placed?
There are too many variables involved in answering this question in a short and sweet manner. It depends on many factors. With that said:If you’d like a complimentary consultation, I’d be happy to try and address your questions in detail. My office information is in the description. I’m in Dallas Texas. We can do a zoom consultation if you can obtain a copy of a recent panoramic X-ray.
Hello Dr. McFadden, I had all on 4 done 3 years ago and I am very disappointed with the outcome (especially for 45 K). Could I have this converted to implant bridges? I have at least 1 angled implant resulting in a fairly large amount of acrylic on my palate and floor of mouth. My speech is terrible. I am at my wits end about this. You can see my implants when I smile which I don't feel like doing. Can you help me or am I stuck with this?
I’m sorry to hear this. Not surprised, just sorry. I am happy to try and give you some advice, if you’d like. Many times, this can be remedied. It depends on various factors, which I need to see before advising you. If you can get a recent panoramic X-ray, you can email my office and my receptionist along with any other information you can share about your case, and she will forward the email to me and I’ll communicate with you directly. You can email it to: stephany@dentalimplantcenter.com And please let her know we communicated through RUclips and I told you to send it. I’ll be in touch once I’ve received it, and your contact info.
No, they are screwed in and only removable by a dentist. How long they last depends on several factors. Keep watching - I have several videos on this subject. They should help you understand all the variables involved, and different options available so you know just which questions to ask and which terms to use when discussing full mouth implant treatment options.
@@shashisingh3934 this depends on several factors: how many natural teeth you have remaining, their location and amount and quality of bone surrounding them, whether or not you will need bone grafting… and how many implant placement surgeries your treatment will involve - to keep you in fixed temporary bridges throughout the healing periods. If you’d like an estimate from me, feel free to contact my office and arrange to send a current panoramic and/or CT scan of your mouth. With that I can pretty much give you an idea of a cost estimate and time length. My office number is 214-956-9100
Extremely doubtful. Sounds like just another name for All On 4. Ask if the teeth will be scalloped at the gum line, without any pink, like a bridge on real teeth would be…
Thank for for this video, I have a question: i had the multiple implants, and the true zirconium implant bridges (like in the last case you presented, NOT all in 4}. However mine don’t look like in that last pic. The teeth don’t sit on the gum but are more large and tall. What was the difference? I’m not satisfied with the job even though it was an expensive job which involved bone grafting etc. Can you guide me with what should have been done different, and if there’s something to be done in a case like mine? Thank you!
If you contact my office at 214-9 56-9 100, the girls at the front desk will give you instructions on how to get information to me and I will try to answer your questions.
“Last purchase you make for your mouth.” But why do they NEVER mention the fine print in the needing to get these things cleaned professionally every couple of years for at least $1000 a pop each time? That’s where it gets upsetting. It’s not the last purchase.
We don't make the permanent bridge until approximately 4 - 6 months after the initial surgery. 98% of the shrinkage has occurred by then. We use more implants than most offices and this helps stimulate the bone and gums not to shrink.
@@MikoManII I’ve got dozens of patients that have had these prostheses for that length of time that I still see and I can tell you that with proper care, they still look amazing.
Ray, it's a technique developed about 20 years ago that results in a "denture" placed on four implants. It has been made famous by Clear Choice whose commercials you see on TV.
You didn’t really explain the differences other than saying lip retracted on all on 4 looks like poop, but you didn’t explain at all how the bridge is placed in. Quite deceiving
No deception, at all. You might want to rewatch this video or view some of our others. Implant bridges are screw retained bridges that do not require bone reduction. The tissues are maintained/ shaped by the temporaries and supported by the final bridges. Happy to answer more questions after you've done some more digging.
@@davidmcfadden7927 ugh, my autocorrect turned intriguing to deceiving. I’m early on in my journey and your video scared the crap out of me from getting the all on 4. I’m very intrigued for sure about how to get great teeth without angled implants etc.
Thank you for the great explanation! This implant bridge looks so beautiful resting against the natural tissue. How many implants need to be placed for this type of bridge? What does the x-ray look like underneath? Over time, will the tissue eventually shrink away from the bridge causing a gap?
Typically, 6 or 8 implants. The post-op x-ray showed good bone levels around the implants. With proper cleaning and maintenance, the tissues will remain where they are after implant healing and final bridge placement (given that this has not been rushed, and the tissues were given ample time to fully heal prior to bridge fabrication and insertion). WITHOUT proper cleaning and maintenance, the tissues and bone can shrink, just like around natural teeth, so good homecare maintenance is VERY important!
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter the job you did with the bridges, that looked cleary much better then the one on 4.. How much would that job cost me? And are there any ways of financial help I could get?
@@joneich1591 They ARE clearly the better option. The cost would depend on a number of various factors. If you would like me to try to give you an estimate, you can contact my office at 214- 956-9100 and the girls at the front desk will give you instructions on how to get information to me. I will need to look at a current panoramic x-ray at the very least. As far as financing: There are financing options available. You can read about some of the ones we've worked with on my website at: www.dentalimplantcenter.com/blog/payment-plans-financing-options/ or speak with Staci at my office if you call to get instructions on how to get a current panoramic emailed to me to review. She's great at helping patients get the best financing options available to them.
It's ridiculously expensive...i agree. Bit people are buying 50k cars and 70k trucks like crazy these days. And 1k phones This is an actual life long investment that you live with every second of every day.
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter Thank you for the reply I called your office already but now I know I will not be able to afford it .I am female veteran and is impossible to manage this kind of cost Although the implant technology have been around for over 15 years
Well that was a nice explanation. However with all you people you never quote the price of the work done. I know everyone is different. But it would be nice to know how much the patients were charged. Maybe even a ballpark figure will do. So that a proper determination can be made theoretically for each individual that is watching .
You could call it "beauty and the beast" in comparison. The All on 4 look like overpriced, morphed dentures but with lots of metal showing. A monstrous outcome. I'd be mortified to end up going into this treatment plan , only to have it look like this. When I think about the whole point is to return the mouth to a healthy, and aesthetically pleasing state... this would not be it. Isn't the entire goal to save bone and tissue as well as prevent further loss? When I first saw a photo of the bone that's removed, it sickened me. I'm desperately clinging on to what little I have left, fighting a losing battle and health suffering as a result. So many of my dental issues have been caused by poor dentistry and since watching the first videos from this clinic I have had a tooth literally drop out of my mouth. It was a crown placed on a root canal that had been repaired a couple years ago. Inwas aware of the decay but what I found was much more. The entire center was filled with cotton gauze, so only a thin shell was bonded to the root canal. With ongoing irreparable decay, I surely didn't need to see what was involved in this $1500 repair. May not sound like a lot of money but for someone whose disabled, it's money I could ill afford to waste. Why dental implant bridges aren't the standard in tooth replacement is beyond me
Have you seen the "Lips Retracted Dental Photography" video? I am glad so many people are "getting it", now. The contrasting outcomes are so obvious! I wish more people would thoroughly research the subject. Thank you for commenting. -DM
@@davidmcfadden878 I have indeed. I was convinced from your first, longer video. Being ultra sensitive to any excessive bacteria due to an extreme case of oral Lichen Planus, as soon as I saw the flawed concave design of All on 4, I saw what a disaster waiting to happen it would be based on 1 single flaw. Then the angled abutments. All this awkward, hard to clean space these dentures on stilts, why? Just aesthetically, smile a little too wide exposes a Frankenstein mess. I had not realized a patient could very well end up having to pop them out and use store bought products to temporarily cement them and hope for the best!!!! Dentures would be more preferable for the cost and results I won't ever be able to afford, what clearly are the only safe and healthy back teeth restoration. Once they're pulled, I'm forced to live without any due to this cursed lichen planus and the restrictions of a disability income. Yet I will continue to promote the only same dental restoration on the market today. I'm sure as time goes by, little tweeks will only improve implant bridges. I wish dentists would stop promoting permanent bridges that destroy healthy teeth and are doomed to failure as cement loosens and those natural teeth break down. Mine suggested it as a more affordable option but alarm bells went off with just some basic research. Hard to treat Lichen Planus impacts the health as it limits your diet. As a very young looking 57 year old woman, as I lose first one molar, then another....to see the cheeks start to hollow out robs you of your confidence. I've already retreated somewhat. I see what I'll look like with the rest pulled and despite decay.....I've delayed extractions. Both for vanity and to enjoy eating solid food while I still can. Keep promoting this healthy approach to dental restoration. Your videos are well presented and relatively easy for people to understand. An informed patient is best able to advocate for their health and realize that over the long-run, costs will be less
It’s hard to advise anything without seeing a current X-ray, but hopefully, she’s a candidate for an implant bridge to replace the four missing teeth. If she has enough bone for implants, most likely a four tooth bridge on two implants.
Very informative, practical video. This explained everything we needed to know before making such decision. Thank you Dr. David.
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you found this so helpful.
I just started my treatment and I can say he is great!! Top notch professional and great office personnel. He called the evening after my first procedure to check on me. No other dentist has done that. I can’t wait for my final product, I know it will be life changing. ♥️
Great video and very informative. Thank you for that info I am in the process of deciding when, where and to whom I will select for this extremely life changing procedure. Thank You Sir.
I am trying to decide what to do. Can you tell me how long the surgery was and how painful??
Did you find someone? Where do you live, I am looking too. Thanks
the fact that these are the only kind of reviews we tend to see makes me scared about dental work. I don't need my dentist to call me. I don't need the receptionist to be friendly. I need the office to BE clean, but I don't need it to LOOK clean. I need long lasting dental work, not a day at the spa. It's not bad to be caring and empathetic, but let us know how his actual dental work holds up over the years
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I first watched this video 2 years ago. I was ready to go with all on 4 because of all the positive videos. You stopped me from making that bad decision. btw, I still haven't made a decision.
Keep doing your research and be diligent! I wish you the very best in your search. Hopefully, my videos will arm you with enough knowledge that you can know just what questions to ask when you’re interviewing.
If, after your searching, you’re still feeling unsettled, reach out and schedule a ZOOM consultation with me and I’ll be happy to help in any way I can.
Thank you again for this and all of your informative videos Dr. David McFadden
Thank you. I’m glad you found them informative and helpful!
I think you might be saving my life with this information. Thank you!
Happy to help!
You're a genius doctor@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter
I am so grateful to have found this video! Excellent talk and it really helped me make a informed decision.
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Interesting video. I am trying to decide between bridge implants which are 3 bridges each on 2 implants or do the all in 6 procedure. My understanding is that if one or two implants fail with the all in 6 you should be okay. If one implant fails with a bridge then you would need to replace that section but at least it is only one section. Also, bridges do not need to be removed ever year to be cleaned and I have a lower price quote to do the bridges by 6K. Looking for any advice as it is a hard decision and I plan on doing next week.
We no longer do separate bridges. There are several reasons why which I believe would only muddy the waters. I'm glad you're doing your research but I believe you are missing the biggest point about the differences between implant bridges and all on 6. You will have massive bone removal with all on 6. You will not have any bone removal with implant bridges. This is the main reason to opt for implant bridges. Your precious bone is worth far more than $6,000.
This is the Real Truth !!! Thanks a lot for this video. a pity that I do not live in Dallas.
@dentalimplantcenter, can you make a video where you can walk us through the actual bridge placement procedure?
I sure can!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Currently been told i need all my teeth pulled and have some implants placed to stimulate bone growth. Would like to get your feedback in my case ,i do have X-rays i can zend you to evaluate . Are your video consultation free of charge?
Yes. No charge.
Contact my office at 214-956-9100 and the girls at the front desk will help you through the process. Sending an X-ray and scheduling a Zoom call. 😊
Am so happy i want with the inplant bridge its a long process its been about 8 mouths and finally getting my teeth in a few weeks its costing me everything i have and more but i dont care this guy couldn't have explained it ant better thanks Doc
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!
I’m so confused. What is the difference between the implant bridge and the all in 4s? I just had my consultation today with my dentist who wants to start the All-In-4s next week. Did they extract all of your teeth?
In the example of the implant bridge I see that there is no fake gum, but what are the other differences that make them a bridge and not a denture on stilts as it were? Is it not one long continuous piece like the all on four? Also, how does the gum know to grow around the prosthesis in that way? Is there any risk of the gum receding exposing the implants? Do you know how much the cost varies by market? I am in VA but being forced to move unfortunately to a very expensive area of CA that I can't afford-I am disabled and dependent and live with my parents and very scared of all the high costs of everything, but thinking this will impact my mouth restoration as well.
ruclips.net/video/qbnR9N4E7-Y/видео.html
Too many differences to explain here. It's in the video link above.
That helped a lot, thank you!
I’m so glad!
Question: How do implant bridges differ from the 3-on-6 process? There seems to be a closer tie between the two than implant bridges and All-on-4.
Implant bridges and 3 on 6, (given the 3 on 6 is done with NO PINK porcelain or zirconium,) are the same. The difference being that one is a single unit and the others is 3 units.
The biggest difference we are trying to show here is not necessarily whether the prosthesis is a single unit full arch bridge or three units, which esthetically look the same, but focusing on the fact that the pink tissues are the patient’s own gum tissues.
If there is lack of bone and you wanted 3 on 6 or fixed bridge, i assume they're essentially the same, then can a bone graft be carried out to solve this problem?
We can add width (thickness) but not height so there may be pink at the top of the prosthesis. Similar to 3 on 6 but a better version.
🦷I am impressed with your expertise.
I’ve been researching what is best.
I have a Tori and need full mouth restoration with implants.
I’m convinced all on 4 is not
the best.
The other option i found is 3 on 6. Which uses the natural gums.
I am so grateful for how you have explained this in depth.
🌷thank you
3 on 6 is exactly what Dr. McFadden just showed in this video.
I’m so confused now. I just had a consult with my dentist who recommended
All-in 4s. The dentist didn’t even give me an option about dental implant bridges. Now I’m confused. First of all I didn’t know that the implants weren’t on your natural gum that looks like a denture . And
I thought all in fours were already pretty expensive saying $27,000.. And this guy is saying that the dental implant bridges are more expensive? Do all-in 4s last a lifetime?
WOW! I stumbled upon this video AFTER I completed my treatment plan, but the lips retracted pics DO speak for themselves! I had no idea that is what's going on behind the lips. 😬😲
I just received my 4-unit, implant bridge--a true implant bridge--and I love, love, love it! (not from this specialist, but Dr. Ramsey Edwards in Sierra Vista, AZ).
Dr. McFadden is correct! Please do your research and don't just go for the cheapest choice. Go for the BEST, LONG TERM CHOICE! And, I'm confident that if I'd been in Dallas, TX, Dr. McFadden would've been my choice!
p.s. I don't have dental insurance so I paid cash as we progressed, but it is $$$ well spent! 😁❤️
Thanks, Victoria. You're right: research is extremely important!
So glad your treatment was a success!
I just had a consultation with my dentist today who recommended ALL-IN -4S.
I THINK SHE SAID IT WAS ABOUT $27,000 WHICH I THOUGHT WAS A LOT ALREADY AND I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THEY LAST A LIFETIME. . WHY DID YOU CHOOSE DENTAL IMPLANT BRIDGE AND how much did the four unit implant bridge cost? And how long did the process take ? Thanks.
Yes I would also like to know the cost before I make an appointment with Golpa G4 implants in Dallas!
Feel free to call our office and schedule a complimentary 2nd opinion, x-rays included. We will review all options and costs at that visit. 214-956-9100
David, wish I would have seen this video before my All on 4 procedure! Keep bringing more you tube videos to educate people like me and others before they make a very pricey wrong decision.
Thank you, Jamey. I will try!
Can you let me know why all in 4 was a wrong decision for you?? I am 63 and trying hard to make this decision!!
@@janeg8274 Here are some links to some of my other videos. This should explain all you need to know.
ruclips.net/video/REvLDReR288/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/qbnR9N4E7-Y/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/KiVlEVxXnk0/видео.html
@@janeg8274 There are several dozen other videos on my RUclips channel if you want to further understand.
what would be the cost of the implant bridges?
It depends on a few variables. But can range from $30-40,000.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. You explained this so clearly and I now finally understand.
You are more than welcome. I’m so glad to have been of some help.
Can you please explain something to me. I can’t believe what happened. I had an implant bridge and it cracked. I had to save for a bit to get the 10,000 to replace it. I assumed he would just make me another implant bridge. My dentist put in an implant denture. It is awful. I went back and said I would wear the cracked bridge instead of this. He said the change he made is irreversible. I just sat there sobbing. He said he would make another replacement and would not charge me more. I just could not stop crying, I didn’t understand that this could even happen. Is there a way that what he did is irreversible? He did not cut my gums at all. Is there anything I can do. Thank you so very much.
I spent 12 grand for 5 implants in my top gum I didnt need any bone graft.my gums were healthy and I had plenty of good bone. My crooked fractured teeth were removed and I got a plastic bridge with 12 fantastic teeth a little longer than my original teeth. This is a tempory bridge and I've recieved 2 more temporary bridges each feeling a little more comfortable than the previous. I've paid 2 thirds off the 12 grand. Once the balance is paid I get a smoother bridge made from titanium and 12 porcelain teeth attached to it. Believe me it's not what they look like it's how they feel especially eating. I've never enjoyed eating I feel I've just got a denture in my mouth very thin yes but a denture held in place by 5 implants. Hope fully the final bridge on 5 will be a game changer.
What the approximate cost for a full bridge like the one you did just for the top?
That depends on a few factors. But it can range from $30-$40,000. I hope this helps :)
Excellent presentation. Huge help. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Great video...very well explained. Hopefully I will be getting my 4 on 8 procedure soon.
I’m looking into getting All-in 4s. The dentist didn’t even give me an option about dental implant bridges. Now I’m confused. I thought all in fours were already pretty expensive saying $27,000.. And this guy is saying that the dental implant bridges are more expensive? Do all-in 4s last a lifetime?
Hey again Dr. McFadden! I might have complications with tooth 31(root canal treated) and I was wondering if instead of doing a retreatment and new crown, if you would ever suggest doing an implant for 31? I think most of your restorations only include 24 teeth instead of 28, and I wanted to know your opinion on keeping 28, with implants
Yes. If that’s a tooth you need for chewing/there’s an opposing tooth above it, absolutely. We do single tooth replacements all the time!
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter Awesome. Thanks for your reply Dr. McFadden :) Tuesday is my appointment to see what might be wrong with the tooth and if retreatment/extraction is on the table, I'll be calling the office for a consultation visit about replacing that tooth with a more permanent option. Have a great day!
@@James-bj2niYou, too!
All I can say is WOW beautiful work!
Thank you
Thanks, Doc. I'm going to be starting this process later this month and this video provided me with everything I need to ask appropriate questions and make informed defisions.
I’m so glad!
Good much with your treatment.
I am looking for someone as well, where do you live? Any recommendations? Thanks
I’m looking into getting All-in 4s. The dentist didn’t even give me an option about dental implant bridges. Now I’m confused. I thought all in fours were already pretty expensive saying $27,000.. And this guy is saying that the dental implant bridges are more expensive? Do all-in 4s last a lifetime?
Super glad found your video. Cleared up our questions to our selected dentist.
Good! Best of luck to you!
Thank you for the clarification. The implant bridge looks like a real teeth. I wish you had a branch in the east coast.
Beautiful job ,doctor, how many implants she has? And what is the cost ?
Thank you. She was very happy with the results, also. She got 6 implants. If you'd like an evaluation and estimate for yourself, please feel free to contact my office at 214-956-9100. My consultation is complimentary.
Excellent video. Wish you were in Australia
I am undergoing restoration and this is great info. Thanks
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
A couple of questions, Doctor: Did the patient at 7:27 have severe periodontitis? Why would she need to have here upper teeth extracted, if they could have been restored with crowns or veneers ? And , in the case of a patient with significant ridge loss, how would an all porcelain implant bridge look like? Wouldn't the teeth look extra long in order to meet the gums?
The main difference is placing implants to avoid angled abutments. We add pink zirconium if the patient has pre-existing bone loss. I do not remove bone in the maxilla and only when absolutely necessary in the mandible. Second big factor is creating a prosthesis that is convex and not concave. I hope this answers your question.
you are awesome!! I have to go through this. No all on 4's for me now!! Thank you!
You’re welcome 😁
Wow a life saver ❤
I have a question... can you get implant bridge if most of your teeth are missing?
Many times, yes. There are variables that need to be evaluated and to be considered. But, the good news is: yes.
It's bone volume specific. Some people lose bone while they have teeth and even faster after they are missing. Other people lose teeth without losing bone. It's very individual.
This is an eye-opener for me. I live in Mexico and wonder if this treatment (true implant bridge) is available here?
Great video - thanks so much. I have been quoted for all on 6 on the top arch. I have an existing 5 piece bridge whose supporting teeth failing - one adjacent tooth failing, a gap from an extraction, and a root cannaled / crown failing - so 8 adjacent teeth need handling. 5 good adjacent teeth on one side - I can't see why I can't get two implant bridges and leave the good teeth alone? I hate the idea of this artifial gum.
That all depends on the status of those teeth and the bone. Most patients with some teeth can have implant bridges and SHOULD NOT consider All-on-4 treatment for all the reasons I state in my videos. Good teeth should be saved until there are so few good teeth that they "get in the way" of the reconstruction.
Thanks for the info! 👍
I appreciate your honesty. I am definitely interested. Kindly continue your honesty and let us know exactly how much her work cost, whether insurance covered, or out of pocket, what was the total combined cost, taxes and all?
Thank you!
Without x-rays or seeing you we can only give you a large range of $25,000 - 70,000.
If you have dental insurance that covers either the implants and/or the bridges, you’d get your annual maximum from them. Typically $1,000-2,500 total.
In some cases, when the treatment spans over two different calendar years, sometimes you can get two years worth of insurance benefits.
I have a current bridge , 7 units total, 3 upper anterior teeth lost decades ago…my bone loss there is quite a bit and won’t be able to have implants on those 3. How much does it cost to have a zirconium dental implant bridge, 4 implants total of 7 units? I have gone to 2 consultations already here in CA and the tx plans were the same, 4 implants for my 7-unit bridge. I am scheduled to fly there in TX in less than 2 weeks, on a remote or virtual consultation, they are recommending All-on-4 as being more practical for me. I am not sure if I want that. Came across 3-on-6 or 4-on-8, that’s the one that almost the same as your protocol.
I’ll be more than happy to try and answer that question for you, if you could possibly forward a panoramic to me for me to evaluate. And a CT scan, if that’s possible. You can contact my office at 214-956-9100 and the girls at the front desk will help facilitate how to get that information to me. Once I’ve reviewed the images, I will get back with you with an answer.
Office is closed today, I will call again on Tuesday since Monday is a holiday.
2 years after replacing all upper teeth with an all on 4 with a different implant dentist, my partner has speech issues with lisping and pronouncing certain sounds like sh. Is it possible to correct this problem by shaving the teeth on the denture for example? Thanks
The prosthesis could be remade to fit more tightly against the gums, closing the open space.
OR-
*If the prosthesis is made of acrylic, (this would be the easiest, as instead of remaking it,) they could modify the underside of it by adding more acrylic to fill in the open space where the air is flowing now and causing the lisp.
I actually have photos of this in one of my other videos.
It’s on the “Buyer Beware: Problems with All-On-4” video.
I had a patient for whom I modified the underside of his prosthesis because of food entrapment and not being able to properly clean between the prosthesis and gums. (Different symptom of the same problem as your partner.)
Here's a link to the video.
ruclips.net/video/qbnR9N4E7-Y/видео.html
Fast forward to the 20:00 point to see what I mean by MODIFYING the underside.
I hope this helps.
Hello, Dr. thank you for sharing this valuable educational video. I have a question regarding implant bridges. Do you extract all the teeth before placing the bridge, or do you prepare the existing teeth and create a single piece implant bridge? I would greatly appreciate your insights on this topic. Thank you
Every patient is different. But, we do NOT extract all the teeth. We extract selective teeth, place implants and measure their tightness. If the first four implants are tight (high insertion torque) we extract a couple more, place two more implants and measure their torque. For low torque, we leave teeth in to serve as abutments for the temporary teeth for 2.5 months, come back and extract the remaining teeth, place additional implants then convert the temporary to all implants. I call this a "strategic" approach.
I'm turning 65 and starting Medicare soon. Can I buy a Dental Plan that would cover a small portion of your procedures like extractions, bone graft (if needed) ? And if so which insurer is the best one to go with? Thank you !
Unfortunately, I cannot advise you on that. It’s a tricky thing to win with as a private consumer. After all: The insurance companies are in the business of making money. And that ultimately means collecting more in premiums than they spend paying claims. The bigger plans, through large employer sponsored group policies (think IBM, for example) tend to have better coverage and are useful because you only pay part of the full premium and the employer pays the rest. Additionally, from our experience, private policies very often have waiting periods before “major” services are covered. You may find one to pay for the extractions during the first year, but not the bone grafts, and but the extractions are a minimal part of the cost… and it’s usually a wash, if not a loss. And the yearly maximums they pay haven’t changed much since the 79s. Most still limit com overage to $1,000/year, and then nickel and dime you to death on what they will pay for.
If you do shop around, I’d advise you ask about “waiting periods,” for certain services and “missing tooth clauses”. (Meaning if a tooth was missing when you started coverage, there is no coverage at all for that tooth/those teeth, even as part of a bridge or other treatment that ultimately replaces it). And some, (like HMOs) dictate who you can go to and allow no coverage out of network. I forty’s my, it’s just not like medical coverage. It’s hard to come out on top :(
Nice! Well done!
Thank you, sir!
What is required for implant bridges if all upper teeth have been extracted?? Do All-on-4 screw in dentures always sit on stilts which causes the implants to be visable? When they show the denture it does not look like there is an intermediary piece between the denture and the ridge - it looks like it sits directly on the ridge. Please advise
What is the difference between implants bridge and 3 on 6
The pink part is the biggest difference. Implant bridges don’t have all the pink tissue as part of the prosthesis.
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter 3on6 has no gum just teeth
@@cheferthetanker8038 Then it's possible that you are actually getting implant bridges, and your Dr. is calling it "3- on - 6". Some Drs. use different terms for marketing purposes. The 3-on-6 is very similar to our technique but it uses cement for retention instead of screw retention. We've known for at least 10 years that the cement used in Implant dentistry is toxic to the Bone and soft tissues. Screw retention is superior! (This is the main reason that 3 on 6 is less expensive.) I hope this helps.
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter9:50
So with an implant bridge are you saying that every one of your top 12 teeth requires 12 implants instead of an all on 4 which is 12 teeth attached to a bridge by 4 implants. ?
No! Not at all. I never said I do 12 implants for a 12 unit bridge… and I don’t. I’m confused as to why you think that?
@dentalimplantcenter, I am wondering so a full arch of 6 on 6 is not the same as a fixed bridge? Can you go more in detail please? Also regarding the lips retracted, i went to a locationa nd all their photos showed the lips retracted to show the before but not on the final look, so you mean this is a concern?
Also do you do discounts for someone paying cash or take in consideration the living situation of the person to calculate the fee?
If you mean an All On 6(all teeth on six implants), not 6 on 6 as it’s typed:
That depends on whether they use angled implants, angled abutments with bone removal, as so many of my videos mention.
As far as the lips retracted question? Yes!! It’s a huge red flag. They show you lips retracted BEFORE pics but not AFTER pics? Run.
I mean 6 implants on top and 6 on the bottom
@@sandracano5910 it’s not the number of implants that determines the final look of the prostheses. I suggest having a talk with your dentist and asking him detailed questions about the final prostheses design and look. (Pink? No pink? Etc)… I go over this in great detail in several of my videos. You can learn about just which questions to ask by watching and gaining a more clear understanding of the overall process and variables involved.
So in order to avoid having an outcome like this where the implants are showing and looks pretty bad, we can opt to have it done in 2 steps, like extractions first and wait a few months and then have the implants placed?
There are too many variables involved in answering this question in a short and sweet manner. It depends on many factors.
With that said:If you’d like a complimentary consultation, I’d be happy to try and address your questions in detail. My office information is in the description. I’m in Dallas Texas. We can do a zoom consultation if you can obtain a copy of a recent panoramic X-ray.
Hello Dr. McFadden,
I had all on 4 done 3 years ago and I am very disappointed with the outcome (especially for 45 K). Could I have this converted to implant bridges? I have at least 1 angled implant resulting in a fairly large amount of acrylic on my palate and floor of mouth. My speech is terrible. I am at my wits end about this. You can see my implants when I smile which I don't feel like doing. Can you help me or am I stuck with this?
I’m sorry to hear this. Not surprised, just sorry. I am happy to try and give you some advice, if you’d like. Many times, this can be remedied. It depends on various factors, which I need to see before advising you. If you can get a recent panoramic X-ray, you can email my office and my receptionist along with any other information you can share about your case, and she will forward the email to me and I’ll communicate with you directly. You can email it to: stephany@dentalimplantcenter.com
And please let her know we communicated through RUclips and I told you to send it. I’ll be in touch once I’ve received it, and your contact info.
@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter Did you say that All-in-4s are removable? How long will they last?
No, they are screwed in and only removable by a dentist. How long they last depends on several factors. Keep watching - I have several videos on this subject. They should help you understand all the variables involved, and different options available so you know just which questions to ask and which terms to use when discussing full mouth implant treatment options.
But surely there are som people in which the all on 4 is a viable option if not preferred option…
Where is your clinic?
In Dallas, Texas.
www.dentalimplantcenter.com
How much time does it take for this treatment and what is the cost of implant bridges?
@@shashisingh3934 this depends on several factors: how many natural teeth you have remaining, their location and amount and quality of bone surrounding them, whether or not you will need bone grafting… and how many implant placement surgeries your treatment will involve - to keep you in fixed temporary bridges throughout the healing periods.
If you’d like an estimate from me, feel free to contact my office and arrange to send a current panoramic and/or CT scan of your mouth. With that I can pretty much give you an idea of a cost estimate and time length. My office number is 214-956-9100
I am getting what my dentist call’s Cadillac 4 on 1 …. There not detachable there permanently screwed in.
Is this an implant bridge ?
Extremely doubtful.
Sounds like just another name for All On 4. Ask if the teeth will be scalloped at the gum line, without any pink, like a bridge on real teeth would be…
Thank you
You’re welcome 😁
None of you are mentioning the price?
$30,000-$60,000
Thank for for this video, I have a question: i had the multiple implants, and the true zirconium implant bridges (like in the last case you presented, NOT all in 4}. However mine don’t look like in that last pic. The teeth don’t sit on the gum but are more large and tall. What was the difference? I’m not satisfied with the job even though it was an expensive job which involved bone grafting etc. Can you guide me with what should have been done different, and if there’s something to be done in a case like mine? Thank you!
If you contact my office at 214-9 56-9 100, the girls at the front desk will give you instructions on how to get information to me and I will try to answer your questions.
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter thank you for your reply! But I don't live in the US. Thanks anyway!
@@tali1500 you’re vey welcome
Hi .I had all on 4 .I do not like it ! Can I make implant Bridges or is it impossible.
I am developing a new technique to convert All-on-4 to something better. It is possible. Are you local?
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter I live in Frankfurt Germany
“Last purchase you make for your mouth.” But why do they NEVER mention the fine print in the needing to get these things cleaned professionally every couple of years for at least $1000 a pop each time? That’s where it gets upsetting. It’s not the last purchase.
Unless one goes for the “clean them at home” 3 on six. That’s the only time you won’t be dropping extra money for the rest of your life for cleanings.
You mean the ones he showed he did still need To be cleaned once a year professionally?
@@sandramadrigal6320 yes
@@sandramadrigal6320 it’s not something that can be done at home
What happens when the tissue shrinks as the bone resorbs and the bridges no longer contact the gums?
We don't make the permanent bridge until approximately 4 - 6 months after the initial surgery. 98% of the shrinkage has occurred by then. We use more implants than most offices and this helps stimulate the bone and gums not to shrink.
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter What about 10 - 15 years after surgery?
@@MikoManII I’ve got dozens of patients that have had these prostheses for that length of time that I still see and I can tell you that with proper care, they still look amazing.
What is all on 4 ?? I have no idea
Ray, it's a technique developed about 20 years ago that results in a "denture" placed on four implants. It has been made famous by Clear Choice whose commercials you see on TV.
You didn’t really explain the differences other than saying lip retracted on all on 4 looks like poop, but you didn’t explain at all how the bridge is placed in. Quite deceiving
No deception, at all. You might want to rewatch this video or view some of our others. Implant bridges are screw retained bridges that do not require bone reduction. The tissues are maintained/ shaped by the temporaries and supported by the final bridges. Happy to answer more questions after you've done some more digging.
@@davidmcfadden7927 ugh, my autocorrect turned intriguing to deceiving. I’m early on in my journey and your video scared the crap out of me from getting the all on 4. I’m very intrigued for sure about how to get great teeth without angled implants etc.
Thank you for the great explanation! This implant bridge looks so beautiful resting against the natural tissue. How many implants need to be placed for this type of bridge? What does the x-ray look like underneath? Over time, will the tissue eventually shrink away from the bridge causing a gap?
Typically, 6 or 8 implants. The post-op x-ray showed good bone levels around the implants. With proper cleaning and maintenance, the tissues will remain where they are after implant healing and final bridge placement (given that this has not been rushed, and the tissues were given ample time to fully heal prior to bridge fabrication and insertion). WITHOUT proper cleaning and maintenance, the tissues and bone can shrink, just like around natural teeth, so good homecare maintenance is VERY important!
How is a job like the good one run?
I’m not sure what you are asking… can you rephrase your question?
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter the job you did with the bridges, that looked cleary much better then the one on 4.. How much would that job cost me? And are there any ways of financial help I could get?
@@joneich1591 They ARE clearly the better option. The cost would depend on a number of various factors. If you would like me to try to give you an estimate, you can contact my office at 214- 956-9100 and the girls at the front desk will give you instructions on how to get information to me. I will need to look at a current panoramic x-ray at the very least.
As far as financing: There are financing options available. You can read about some of the ones we've worked with on my website at:
www.dentalimplantcenter.com/blog/payment-plans-financing-options/
or speak with Staci at my office if you call to get instructions on how to get a current panoramic emailed to me to review. She's great at helping patients get the best financing options available to them.
Amazing
If you have to do all your teeth are implant bridges still an option.
Yes.
What they have in common: An out-of-reach cost for the average person😔
It's ridiculously expensive...i agree. Bit people are buying 50k cars and 70k trucks like crazy these days. And 1k phones
This is an actual life long investment that you live with every second of every day.
@@sporttiger1766 I'm not one of those people 😕 But yeah I get it
That looks great but not for most people affordable probably about the same as clear choice Is sad that is all about money 😞
It is. But. At least there is a better option for about the same cost. For those that can choose.
@@mcfaddendentalimplantcenter Thank you for the reply I called your office already but now I know I will not be able to afford it .I am female veteran and is impossible to manage this kind of cost Although the implant technology have been around for over 15 years
Finally a true implant.
Well that was a nice explanation. However with all you people you never quote the price of the work done. I know everyone is different. But it would be nice to know how much the patients were charged. Maybe even a ballpark figure will do. So that a proper determination can be made theoretically for each individual that is watching .
$30,000-$60,000
Wow!!!!
You could call it "beauty and the beast" in comparison. The All on 4 look like overpriced, morphed dentures but with lots of metal showing. A monstrous outcome. I'd be mortified to end up going into this treatment plan , only to have it look like this. When I think about the whole point is to return the mouth to a healthy, and aesthetically pleasing state... this would not be it. Isn't the entire goal to save bone and tissue as well as prevent further loss? When I first saw a photo of the bone that's removed, it sickened me. I'm desperately clinging on to what little I have left, fighting a losing battle and health suffering as a result. So many of my dental issues have been caused by poor dentistry and since watching the first videos from this clinic I have had a tooth literally drop out of my mouth. It was a crown placed on a root canal that had been repaired a couple years ago. Inwas aware of the decay but what I found was much more. The entire center was filled with cotton gauze, so only a thin shell was bonded to the root canal. With ongoing irreparable decay, I surely didn't need to see what was involved in this $1500 repair. May not sound like a lot of money but for someone whose disabled, it's money I could ill afford to waste.
Why dental implant bridges aren't the standard in tooth replacement is beyond me
Have you seen the "Lips Retracted Dental Photography" video? I am glad so many people are "getting it", now. The contrasting outcomes are so obvious! I wish more people would thoroughly research the subject. Thank you for commenting. -DM
@@davidmcfadden878 I have indeed. I was convinced from your first, longer video. Being ultra sensitive to any excessive bacteria due to an extreme case of oral Lichen Planus, as soon as I saw the flawed concave design of All on 4, I saw what a disaster waiting to happen it would be based on 1 single flaw. Then the angled abutments. All this awkward, hard to clean space these dentures on stilts, why? Just aesthetically, smile a little too wide exposes a Frankenstein mess. I had not realized a patient could very well end up having to pop them out and use store bought products to temporarily cement them and hope for the best!!!! Dentures would be more preferable for the cost and results
I won't ever be able to afford, what clearly are the only safe and healthy back teeth restoration. Once they're pulled, I'm forced to live without any due to this cursed lichen planus and the restrictions of a disability income. Yet I will continue to promote the only same dental restoration on the market today. I'm sure as time goes by, little tweeks will only improve implant bridges.
I wish dentists would stop promoting permanent bridges that destroy healthy teeth and are doomed to failure as cement loosens and those natural teeth break down. Mine suggested it as a more affordable option but alarm bells went off with just some basic research.
Hard to treat Lichen Planus impacts the health as it limits your diet. As a very young looking 57 year old woman, as I lose first one molar, then another....to see the cheeks start to hollow out robs you of your confidence. I've already retreated somewhat. I see what I'll look like with the rest pulled and despite decay.....I've delayed extractions. Both for vanity and to enjoy eating solid food while I still can.
Keep promoting this healthy approach to dental restoration. Your videos are well presented and relatively easy for people to understand. An informed patient is best able to advocate for their health and realize that over the long-run, costs will be less
So glad I didn’t do all on 4 after all. I knew they was denture just wouldn’t like them at the end
I'm glad FOR YOU!
Well, I guess when you shell out near $50,000 for the full show here, you get what you pay for.
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My wife has no teeth on her lower right side all four are gone what do you suggest ?
It’s hard to advise anything without seeing a current X-ray, but hopefully, she’s a candidate for an implant bridge to replace the four missing teeth. If she has enough bone for implants, most likely a four tooth bridge on two implants.