Short answerYou talk with Dr. Blourchian about your goals, get an exam and imaging, learn whether fixed All-on-4 teeth, a removable snap-on denture or single implants fit you, and leave with a written plan and fee. The consult is free, and you never have to decide that day.
Step by step
- 1Your story and goalsWhat bothers you today, how you want to eat and smile, and any worries about treatment.
- 2Health historyMedications and conditions like diabetes matter for healing, so we review them together.
- 3Exam and 3D imagingA look at your teeth, gums and bite, plus 3D imaging to check bone where implants would go. This is what decides your plan.
- 4Your options, explainedFixed All-on-4, removable snap-on dentures, single implants or other choices, with honest pros and cons.
- 5A written planYour plan and fee in writing, plus financing options through Cherry, CareCredit and Proceed.
What the timeline usually looks like
- All-on-4: bone grafting is usually not required. In most cases you leave on surgery day with a temporary set of fixed teeth (not zirconia), and your final zirconia teeth are placed about four months later.
- Snap-on dentures: the implants usually heal for about four months before the final denture goes on.
- Single implants: the implant usually heals for about four months before the final crown goes on.
Individual results vary. Your consult and 3D imaging decide your plan.
What to bring
- A list of your medications
- Your dental insurance card, if you have one
- Any recent dental X-rays
- Your questions, written down
- A family member, if you would like a second set of ears
Good questions to ask
- Am I better suited to fixed or removable teeth, and why?
- Will I need a bone graft?
- What will I wear while I heal?
- What does care look like after treatment?
Reviewed by A. Allen Blourchian, D.D.S., New Image Dentistry, Franklin, TN. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Individual results vary.