Pain Relief Just a Smile Away - Page 4

Patient smile prior to Teeth In A DayTM treatment

Two days later under general anesthesia, ten Brånemark implants were precisely placed in the upper jaw. Because of severe bone loss a zygoma implant was placed in the left posterior area. PRP and grafting similar to the mandibular surgery were performed. The maxillary denture was converted to the TIAD set of fixed teeth. Post-operative instructions were again reviewed.

Lori was closely followed during the healing phase. She reported some sinus headache and general soreness, over the first seven to ten days, which was treated with the prescribed medications. At day twelve, Lori was pain free. Sutures were removed and healing was progressing normally. She was learning to chew with an ideal occlusion. At four weeks she realized that she didn't have to think about chewing and noted that her stomach problems were getting better.

Complete mouth rehabilitation following Teeth In A DayTM treatment

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