Thirty years is a long time. A new report outlines the treatment of a Pi Dental Center patient who had dental implants for over 30 years. Now that’s an awesome implant success story!

In February, The Journal of Prosthodontics published an article written by Pi Dental Center dentists, Thomas Balshi and Glenn Wolfinger called, “A 30-Year Follow-Up of a Patient with Mandibular Complete-Arch Fixed Implant-Supported Prosthesis on 4 Implants: A Clinical Report.” Stephen Balshi MBE of CM Prosthetics and Dr. Avinash Bidra co-wrote the article. Read Article.

The report outlined dental implant placement and ongoing treatment for a patient who had implants placed in the lower jaw supporting a full fixed implant-supported prosthesis. While most longitudinal studies have tracked patient treatment for 10 years, this one was unique in tracking patient care for 30 years.

In 1987, our patient was 53 years old. She was missing all of her upper teeth. Her lower teeth required removal due to severe periodontal disease with extensive bone loss. For her lower jaw, our patient chose the All-On-4 Dental Implant Treatment Protocol, a cost effective option that allows patients with financial challenges to have fixed teeth. She wore a complete removable denture in her upper jaw.

Key To Long Term Success

A key to long-term success is vigilant oral hygiene and regularly scheduled professional maintenance visits. With diligent follow-up care, the All-On-4 Dental Implant Protocol has proven to be a viable treatment option.

Our patient retained all four implants for 30 years with good bone levels and no biological complications. Frequent maintenance visits ensured that prosthodontic complications were swiftly resolved and chewing ability was maintained.

“Patients shouldn’t have to put their lives on hold because of dental problems. At Pi Dental Center, timely dental care is a priority. With our trademarked Teeth In A Day^® protocol, patients can return to their normal routines quickly,” states Dr. Glenn Wolfinger.

Pi Dental Center can help you to achieve your goal of a beautiful functional smile in a short time. Our efficient protocols make your dental care convenient. Our caring staff makes your experience pleasant. Trust your dental care to Pi Dental Center.