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Clear filtersCan I Have All-on-4 Implants for Both Jaws?
I have several severely damaged teeth in both my upper and lower jaws and would like a fixed full-mouth solution instead of keeping teeth that may have a poor prognosis. Would All-on-4 implant…
Read the full answerAnswered byHakan Mermi · DentistBased on the initial assessment, several teeth are planned for extraction before full-arch implant treatment. The teeth planned for extraction are: 11, 13, 14, 16, 22…
Can I Have Full-Mouth Implants After All My Teeth Are Removed?
I am 58 years old and generally healthy. I have also provided a CBCT scan for evaluation. I would like to replace my remaining teeth with a fixed full-mouth solution. What implant treatment may be…
Read the full answerAnswered byEda Tınaş · DentistBased on the initial assessment and CBCT evaluation, a full-mouth extraction followed by implant-supported rehabilitation may be considered. For the upper jaw, the…
Can I Have Dental Implants at 83 With Controlled Atrial Fibrillation?
I am 83 years old and have atrial fibrillation, which is currently controlled with medication. Am I suitable for dental implant treatment, and what precautions would be required because of my heart…
Read the full answerAnswered byEda Tınaş · DentistYour age alone does not automatically prevent dental implant treatment. However, because you have atrial fibrillation, your current cardiac status and medications must…
Can I Have Dental Implants While Taking Eliquis?
I am missing many teeth. I have almost no teeth remaining in my upper jaw, and only a few tooth roots are left in my lower jaw. I have been wearing removable dentures for approximately two years, but…
Read the full answerAnswered byEda Tınaş · DentistBased on the current clinical and radiological assessment, the bone volume in your upper jaw does not appear suitable for conventional implant treatment. For this…
What's the difference between All-on-4 and All-on-6?
What's the difference between All-on-4 and All-on-6?
Read the full answerAnswered byHakan Mermi · DentistBoth All-on-4 and All-on-6 are full-arch implant solutions designed to replace all missing teeth in either the upper or lower jaw. The main difference is the number of…