For patients who have lost multiple teeth, the Teeth Xpress® procedure is one possible option to help achieve the appearance of a full smile and chew food normally. This procedure involves four to eight specially designed implants on the top and bottom gums used to secure a set of full implants. By attaching dentures to surgically placed implants rather than straight onto the gums, the goal is for patients to be able to eat and speak without worrying about dentures slipping. The process of placing these implants requires surgery. Continue reading to learn what patients can expect when going through this procedure and what the recovery process looks like.

TeethXpress® Procedure Process

From the initial consultation to post-operative care, patients can benefit from knowing ahead of time what the treatment process for TeethXpress® is like. While getting conventional implants is often a lengthy progression that requires multiple visits to install and many adjustments in the years to follow, this special type of implant-secured procedure typically only takes one day to completely install.

Initial consultation

Patients who are interested in the TeethXpress® system will have a treatment plan consultation appointment to determine if they are a candidate for the procedure. Your All County Oral Surgeon will start by examining the patient’s mouth and the surrounding bone. Once your surgeon confirms that the patient is a candidate for the procedure, special 3D technology is used to establish where implants need to be placed. 

The procedure

The surgical process can typically be completed in only one day within a three to four-hour time period. Patients are put under local anesthesia or I.V. sedation during the procedure. Your All County Oral Surgeon will perform any extractions that need to be made and then, using the surgical guide prepared by your surgeon, he will place between four to eight implants on the top and bottom arches. A bridge is then secured to the implants. Some patients may leave with a temporary bridge to wear until the implants have fully healed and integrated with the bone.

Recovery time

Following the procedure, patients will often experience minor discomfort and may be prescribed pain relievers if needed. Most patients can return to work within a day or two of the treatment. It will take approximately three months for the implants to heal and integrate. Patients will be instructed to have a soft diet for a short time period and receive post-operative instructions on how to care for the implants. All County Oral Surgery patients typically use a medicated mouthwash for about two weeks after the procedure instead of regular brushing and flossing.

With TeethXpress®, patients can receive implants and a new set of prosthetic teeth over the course of just one surgery.

Are you considering TeethXpress® in Jericho, Flushing, Melville or New Hyde Park, call an #OralSurgeonNearMe at All County Oral Surgery at 631.752.1033 or email staff@AllCountyOralSurgery.com