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Can I get cheaper All-on-4® implants overseas?

It’s not recommended to have complex procedures such as All-on-4® dental implants overseas, as the risks involved are higher and the quality of materials may be lower. At Perth Dental Implant Centre, we partner with flexible payment plan providers that could help to make the cost of implants easier to manage. Our dentists regularly receive patient […]

Are All-on-4® dental implants covered by warranty?

Yes. At Perth Dental Implant Centre, our products all have warranties: Titanium dental implants are covered by a 5-year warranty Custom-milled PMMA (acrylic) fixed full arch bridges are covered by a 12-month warranty Zirconia fixed full arch bridges are covered by a 5-year warranty All warranties are subject to attending scheduled review appointments and routine […]

What are the alternatives to All-on-4® dental implants?

Alternatives to All-on-4® dental implants for full arch replacement include other full mouth implant systems, implant-retained dentures and conventional dentures. We’ll discuss your options so you can make a fully informed decision about teeth replacement. Read our blog What is All-on-4 and What are the Alternatives? to learn more.

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Who is a candidate for pterygoid and zygomatic implants?

Clients who have gone without teeth for some time will experience a degree of bone loss. Zygomatic and pterygoid implants may be recommended to clients with insufficient upper jawbone quality or quantity to increase the likelihood of treatment success. Before zygomatic and pterygoid implants were widely adopted, a bone grafting procedure would have been needed […]

What is the success rate for pterygoid and zygoma implants?

Zygomatic implants have a documented success rate of 97.86% over a 36-month follow-up period. (1). Goiato, M.C., Pellizzer, E.P., Moreno, A., Gennari-Filho, H., dos Santos, D.M., Santiago, J.F. and dos Santos, E.G. (2014). Implants in the zygomatic bone for maxillary prosthetic rehabilitation: a systematic review. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 43(6), pp.748–757. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2014.01.004. […]

How long does All-on-4 surgery take with pterygoid or zygomatic implants?

Surgery time depends on individual case complexity. In general, All-on-4 surgery may take about four hours on average, or an hour per dental implant. Placing a longer dental implant may take only slightly longer, again depending on the level of complexity.

What are the benefits of pterygoid and zygomatic implants?

Pterygoid and zygomatic dental implants make implant treatment possible for patients who have gone without teeth for some time and as a result, have suffered severe upper jawbone loss. Some benefits of implant treatment with pterygoid or zygomatic implants include: Avoid bone grafting Immediate teeth Increased treatment success Aesthetically-pleasing

What are pterygoid dental implants?

Pterygoid implants are longer than conventional implants and used in cases where there isn’t enough bone density or height in the upper jaw (maxilla) to hold new teeth in place. Pterygoid implants are inserted in the back of the mouth behind the jawline and extend into the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. This region […]

What are zygomatic dental implants?

Zygomatic dental implants are longer than conventional implants and used in cases where there is not enough upper jawbone quality or quantity to support new teeth. These implants are angled and inserted into the upper cheek or zygomatic bone, providing a very strong and reliable foundation to support teeth. They are often used in combination […]