When a renewed smile with all-on-4 brings a passion for life that we thought was no longer possible.
Read Emily’s story to discover how.
Emily* and Connor, who have been married for over 40 years, have a life story marked by a road accident when they were married for just five years and were still living in Leicester, England. Emily, a talented children’s book illustrator, and Connor, a renowned architect, saw their lives change drastically that day. The accident left Connor with knee injuries and Emily with missing teeth, forcing her to wear a removable prosthesis to which she never adapted.
The prosthesis has always been a constant source of discomfort and insecurity for Emily, moving in and out of place with ease. However, they lived an active and happy life in Portimão, where they moved seven years ago; the poor oral health she endured intensely affected Emily’s confidence and well-being, a constant reminder of the accident’s impact on their lives.
Despite being known among her friends for her cheerful and good-natured spirit, Emily became increasingly withdrawn. She only wore her prosthesis when she left the house, even with significant discomfort. She felt ashamed and sad, which affected her appearance and zest for life. Connor, always by her side, watched her transformation and felt powerless to help her.
One day, in conversation with Anne, a long-time friend, Emily was asked why she wasn’t getting her dental problem fixed. Emily, not knowing how to answer, expressed her fear of going through a painful and lengthy process of multiple visits to the dentist while at the same time fearing that the result would not be worth the effort. Anne then told her about the All-on-4 procedure carried out by the highly reputable Dr Cris Piessens in Albufeira, describing the experience of her husband, who underwent the procedure and had a transformative result from the day he had it done.
Renewed Smile with All-on-4
Curious but still hesitant, Emily decided to try this new possibility. She arrived at Algarve Dental Implants feeling nervous because she had never liked visiting dentists. However, the friendliness and professionalism of Dr. Cris Piessens and his team, backed by his more than 35 years of experience in implantology, calmed her fears. Dr Cris Piessens explained the All-on-4 procedure to Emily, highlighting the benefits and rapid recovery.
Emily completed the required examinations and, feeling very motivated by her positive experience at Algarve Dental Implants, scheduled the date for the procedure. On the day of the surgery, she entered the clinic feeling anxious but left with a renewed smile. The All-on-4 procedure was successful. The new prostheses, fixed on four implants, gave Emily the confidence and comfort she sought.
As the days went by, her recovery was quick and without complications. Emily felt reborn. She resumed her outdoor walks with Connor, went running on the beaches of Portimão, went out with her friends, and felt more motivated than ever to continue her illustration projects.
The transformation also impressed Connor. He could see the joy returning to his wife’s eyes and couldn’t be happier. Emily took care of her appearance again, as she always had, which gave her husband great satisfaction and reassurance that their love was as strong as ever. The couple’s children, visiting Portimão, marvelled at the change in their mother. The change impressed Arthur, the 15-year-old grandson, who aspired to be a professional rugby player. ‘Grandma, if I ever lose my teeth, I’ll want new ones like yours,’ he said with a broad smile.
After undergoing the All-on-4 procedure, Emily regained her smile, self-confidence, and passion for life. She is now actively participating in community events and social activities. The treatment she received at Algarve Dental Implants, under the care of Dr Cris Piessens and the efficient team, has given her a new quality of life that she didn’t think was possible.
* To ensure the confidentiality of our patients, we have created Emily, a fictional character inspired by the stories and experiences of the patients who come to us. This character symbolises individuals who have seen their lives remarkably improved by the All on 4′ procedure, allowing them to rediscover the pleasure of laughing, smiling, talking and interacting socially, contributing significantly to their happiness.
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