All on 4 Frequently asked Questions Page 6

Q. What is the difference between a "provisional" and "final" restoration?

A. A provisional restoration, commonly referred to as the implant-supported bridge is fabricated using acrylic resin, at our in-house dental lab, the day of implant placement. Acrylic resin is a soft material which will not harm your implants nor cause any irritation to your jaw bone while the healing process is taking place. It is strong enough for you to start your active life again. Don't hold back, but just watch what you eat - keeping to a soft diet until directed otherwise by your clinician. The provisional is designed to last 6 solid months, and we guarantee the workmanship during that time.

Your final restoration is made using a titanium framework for strength, and is placed after sufficient healing, about 6 months post op. This restoration allows for extra support and long-term form and function for your permanent teeth. The teeth themselves are made from acrylic or porcelain but it is the framework which gives the strength. Regardless, the final restorations will be adapted to your new smile, look great and will act like your natural teeth for a lifetime, and we guarantee that too.

Q. Why is it that other surgical implant practices do not provide a lifetime guarantee?

A. We cannot speak for other practices or centers that make claims about their product and experiences nor whether they provide any form of guarantees. But, because we believe we are the only implant center focused only on dental implants and always have the oral surgeon, prosthodontist and lab technician participate in implant placement and restorations from beginning to end for every All-on-4 procedure, we can back up our efforts with our guarantee. This teamwork collaboration results in a consistently superior outcome therefore allowing us to provide a guarantee on both the implants and teeth for a lifetime.