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NewsletterSpring 2018 The All-on-4 Procedure A Permanent Solution What is an All-on-4 procedure? The All-on-4 procedure is a complete restoration of the upper and or lower arch using dental implants which are fitted to a dental . The all-on-four treatment is a full set of fixed teeth meaning a long-term solution, that not only feel like natural teeth but look identical to natural teeth too. How does the All-on-4 work? The All-on-four provides an alternative treatment option for replacing a full set of teeth in the upper or lower (or both) jaw with just four dental titanium implants placed precisely at strategic positions and at a certain angle.This will serve as a solid foundation to support a fixed full bridge anchored by implants to the jaw that is natural looking, stable, durable and stays fixed in place providing the functionality and bite quality that you would expect from natural teeth. Continued next page

Talk to Dr. Kam Patel about the All-on-4 Procedure All-on-4 vs. dentures The traditional way to replace a full jaw of teeth is with removable dentures. Dentures fit over the and stay in place either with suction alone, or with a dental adhesive. The supporting shrinks over time as there are no teeth for it to hold in place, and this change of shape will cause dentures to become loose. This means they need to be replaced regularly to avoid discomfort and problems eating. Removable dentures also need to be removed for cleaning, usually overnight (hence the What are the benefits cliché of false teeth in a on the of the All-on-4? bedside table). In contrast, All-on-4 All-on-4 has many advantages implants are fixed in place and should for those who: act just like natural teeth in terms of appearance, chewing and comfort. There • Suffer from failing removable dentures is no risk of them slipping out of place that may slip off or feel wobbly on the gums. while the wearer is talking or eating. • Have severe gum and bone recession Although the prosthetic teeth are fixed to () and have no other an artificial gum, this covers only a small choice than to wear dentures. area of the real gum when compared to • Are fed up with their constraints of dentures. The join is hidden far enough chewing and cannot eat what they like. behind the lips that it won’t be visible Furthermore, the All-on-4 denture has further when you smile. Dentures offer a clear benefits compared to conventional implant cost benefit over any kind of implants but techniques: they do need to be replaced every five • All-on-4 provides nearly the same structural years on average. support while requiring fewer number of implants To make an appointment for a • All-on-4 can significantly reduce treatment complimentary consultation with Kam to time that could take up to 8-12 months since find out if the All-on-4 treatment concept bone grafting is not necessary with All-on-4. is the right solution for you, call: • The fewer number of implants and shorter treatment ensures lower treatment costs for 01608 811095 or visit patients. www.charlburydental.co.uk

We are open alternate Saturdays and late every Wednesday evening. ! DIY whitening Dental Geek! using charcoal Jessica is in her 11th year of and now classes herself as an official dental and/or lemons geek! She has grown the dental tree from trainee dental nurse through to practice manager but her enjoyment lies within the surgery. Outside of work she is a fitness fanatic and competes in marathons and triathlons with 3 half Ironman triathlons under her belt. You may be misled to believe that using natural products such as charcoal and/or lemons is Congratulations to Georgie for passing a ‘healthy’ alternative to professional tooth another one of her whitening treatments. However both charcoal dental nursing exams and lemons can seriously damage your teeth. with flying colours. Well done. As Dr Nigel Carter OBE BDS LDS(RCS), Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, commented: “Lemons are extremely acidic Goodbye! and can cause the tooth enamel to be worn Laura, one of our nurses left us at the away causing pain and sensitivity.” Equally, the end of 2017 to travel abrasiveness of charcoal can lead to enamel in South East Asia. deterioration. So, we urge you to please speak We would like to thank Laura for her to either Kam or Ailsa if you wish to whiten your commitment and teeth. After an assessment we will be able to tell hard work over the last you whether whitening is a suitable option and few years and wish her a fantastic time what results you can expect from professionally travelling and all the administered whitening treatments. best in the future.

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Refer a friend Charlbury Dental Practice is actively recruiting private patients. YOUR REWARD: • Asthma sufferers are almost 1 friend £20 KamCard voucher one fifth (18.8%) more likely 2 friends £40 KamCard voucher to suffer from gum disease 3 friends £60 KamCard voucher (periodontitis) (Oral Health 4 friends £80 KamCard voucher Foundation). Please enquire at Reception • 21% of men and 15% of British woman admit to only visiting their dentist when they Opening hours have a problem with their teeth (Mintel). (Open on alternate Saturdays)

• usually have 26 Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings by appointment. teeth: the , known as Monday 8.30am - 5.30pm the tusks, 12 deciduous Tuesday 8.30am - 5.30pm , and 12 molars. Unlike most , which Wednesday 9.00am - 8.00pm grow baby teeth and then Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm replace them with a single Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm permanent set of adult teeth, elephants are polyphyodonts Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm that have cycles of tooth For out of hours emergency please call rotation throughout their lives. Each set of 01608 811095 teeth that grows is larger than the last. The final teeth are over eight inches long (21 cm) from front to back and weigh www.charlburydental.co.uk more than eight pounds (4 kg). When an elephant’s final [email protected] set of teeth falls out, the elephant slowly dies of 01608 811095 malnutrition or starvation. The Spendlove Centre, Enstone Road Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3PQ Designed by Beak www.beakdesign.com