Travis came to us after being diagnosed with periodontal disease and several loose posterior teeth. He had previously visited a large, TV-advertised implant center, where he was told that all of his teeth needed to be removed and replaced with “All-on-4” dentures—full arches anchored by just four implants per jaw.
Travis was shocked and horrified.
When he came to our office, Dr. Thein carefully evaluated his condition and explained that while Travis did have periodontal disease, not all of his teeth needed to be extracted. Instead of an aggressive, one-day “teeth replacement” approach, Dr. Thein recommended a conservative, phased treatment plan:
- Treat the periodontal disease
- Remove only the truly hopeless teeth
- Place implants only where needed
- Perform bone grafting and sinus grafting as indicated
- Restore function with meticulous, custom prosthetic care
Through this thoughtful, staged approach, Dr. Thein was able to restore Travis’s dental health and function—without removing all of his natural teeth or bolting in full dentures.
Travis kept his healthy teeth, regained comfort and confidence, and avoided an unnecessary life-altering procedure.
“Dr. Thein is the BEST!!! He always comes up with the best possible solution, and I know I can trust him completely.”
— Travis M.