Have you wondered why it feels like dental implants have gained such popularity in recent years? Dental implants are a modern restorative procedure designed to give patients a permanent smile replacement that looks and feels much more natural than traditional dentures. The latest dental technology has allowed patients to receive a full set of new teeth with as little as 4 implants! How do All-on-4® Implants work? To understand how the full-mouth implant procedure works, it ca

Many patients who are missing one or multiple teeth consider dental implants as a tooth replacement option, but few know the extent of what they’re getting into when they begin the dental implant process. Often, when patients require a full mouth rehabilitation they’re offered two treatment options: All-on-4® dental implants (4 implants) or full mouth dental implants (8 implants). And a frequent question we get at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Phoenix is, "how long does a

All-on-4® dental implants, known as Max Implants in our office, are a great option for people who are looking to easily replace a full set of teeth. In order to get the most out of your new teeth, post op aftercare following your All-on-4® procedure is crucial. Knowing what to expect once you get home—and the proper steps for oral care after the procedure—will help you to heal quickly so that you can get back to living your life. What to Expect After Max Implants Surgery Sw

Many adults with missing teeth often find themselves looking for better alternatives to dentures. Missing teeth, or the complete loss of top or bottom teeth—or both, also known as edentulism—is a common problem faced today by older adults. Tooth loss can have a negative impact on many aspects of a person’s life, including their appearance, speech, self confidence, nutrition, and overall health and quality of life. In the past, adults missing teeth have commonly turned to dent

Missing teeth can take a toll on your life in many ways, from your self confidence to your overall health. If you’re missing teeth or are having teeth removed soon, you have a few tooth-replacement options. But the one that will provide you with the greatest improvement in your quality of life is dental implants. The benefits of dental implants far outweigh the benefits of other tooth-replacement options. While traditional implants are beneficial for some people, if you’re l

After your Max Implants procedure is completed, the key to lasting results and overall satisfaction with the implants is good oral hygiene. Maintaining good oral hygiene and knowing how to clean your implants after your All-on-4® implant procedure will make all the difference in the longevity of your implants. The following is our expert guide to cleaning your Max I mplants . Goals for Cleaning All-on-4® Implants There are three main goals you should focus on when caring f

All-on-4® is a registered trademark of Nobel Biocare—it is a dental implant technique which uses fewer implants than traditional implant methods. In our office we call this technique Max Implants. When considering options for dental implants, Max Implants can be a smart choice for patients looking for a more natural and permanent alternative to dentures. Dr. Nicolas Bebeau specializes in this revolutionary tooth-replacement option. What is an All-on-4® procedure, and how is