Dental Implant
- Thread starter SkyRider
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I have several implants.
There is only one disadvantage - the price.
About 4k per tooth all said and done.
Fuck dentures.
There is only one disadvantage - the price.
About 4k per tooth all said and done.
Fuck dentures.
You Canadians pay way to much. About half of that here. Insurance pays for the crown but not the actual implant.
How do you expect the dentists to be able to afford their lifestyle if they don't charge a lot
I have two. Once the work is done it is great, feels just as solid as the real thing.
The three drawbacks for me were:
1 - Time. You get the socket set into your jawbone and it takes quite a while to heal before you can get the actual crown installed.
2 - Expense. Even with good insurance mine were $1,700 a pop.
3 - Bone. You do need to have good bone density in your jaw or be willing to get a bone graft to make it work. Don't know how old you are but over 50 this can be an issue.
Good luck - KK
I've gone the whole nine yards with implants. Even had a sinus lift to graft extra bone onto the top of my upper jaw. NOT FUN. Still worth it in my books though.
Keep in mind that if you get a bunch of work done, you don't need to pay for an implant for each and every tooth. You can have a bunch of teeth in a row beside each other replaced with a bridge that spans over two implant posts.
Keep in mind that if you get a bunch of work done, you don't need to pay for an implant for each and every tooth. You can have a bunch of teeth in a row beside each other replaced with a bridge that spans over two implant posts.
I'm not a dentist, but from what I've been told, an abscess in an upper tooth is way way worse that in a lower tooth. Something about your brain being just above and the risk of the infection going to your brain and killing you. (This could be a wives tale, but why take the chance.)
I would tend to listen to your dentist.
In my case, my lower molars started cracking as my teeth are very hard. (Never had a cavity in my life.) When your tooth vertically cracks into the root (as mine all do), it's done. I lived in denial with cracked teeth, but eventually, you can't deny it any more. The antibiotics would take care of the abscess, but then once you stop the antibiotics, it comes right back. The pain, the heat in your mouth, the stink of the infection. No thanks.
I don't have any insurance to speak of.
The implant was $2,150 and the crown about another $1,500 to $1,600.
I had my implants done by an oral surgeon. Same guy for all. His price may be a bit higher, who knows, but what I do know is that in all the implants I've had done (5 now, all on separate occasions), I've never had any grief with his work. None. Nada, zip. NO infections, no trauma, no issues. So he knows what the hell he's doing and I will gladly pay for the peace of mind that I will have that the procedure will go right. Someone could say to me, "my dentist Dr. X can do it for $1,700.00" and I wouldn't care. I'll stick with my guy because he does a good job and the LAST thing I need is dental grief.
Don't know, but for implants my understanding that it takes 3 weeks for it to take, so you may have to spend some time in Cuba. (nothing wrong with it if you can afford it)
My friend's anchor became infected while she was waiting for it to 'set' and it had to be removed along with part of the bone. She's still waiting for that to heal while she considers the proposed 'solution' which is now a pair of anchors for a larger bridge.
Months and months of soft food—and suffering and expense—behind her, and no prospect but more of the same ahead.
Months and months of soft food—and suffering and expense—behind her, and no prospect but more of the same ahead.
Yep. Happened with my first implant. This is why I always shudder when I hear about people going for cut rate dental tourism in Mexico or Easter Europe. I went through the hell of a rejected implant, and believe me, you are WAY better off going with an established and skilled oral surgeon here in Canuckistan. Sure, you'll be paying an extra few grand, but you are also exponentially increasing your chances of a successful procedure and recovery. If anyone wants to know the name of a doctor that may well be the best dental implant guys around, PM me. (note - he ain't cheap!)
This is very concerning. Years ago I had a lower bicuspid that could't be saved so I had it extracted and life went on. I'm thinking that extraction of this bicuspid might be the least bad alternative.
Hi Swatch
I just had 4 fillings done in Feb
Had a consult, panoramic xrays, and fillings
Total= 180 CUC
Am going in the next couple of months for a new 4 tooth bridge.
I just had 4 fillings done in Feb
Had a consult, panoramic xrays, and fillings
Total= 180 CUC
Am going in the next couple of months for a new 4 tooth bridge.
I had a similar situation in my twenties, and did like wise, then kept putting off my dentist who kept urging me to get that hole filled for the sake of those on either side. After two decades, he finally convinced me, and I'm much happier for it, but it was a traditional bridge not an implant. Dentistry has evolved since then, but there are always going to be unfortunate problem cases. True in every profession.
We must always ask about the downside, and never let the low-risk numbers be used to brush our concerns aside. The numbers may be dead-on accurate but unless they've been zero for years we may be the one bad case for this year. It's just as important to know how bad that might be, as it is to know how good it can be 95% of the time.
No way. Maybe 3 weeks to see if there are any immediate infections or side-effects. Having the implant set involves allowing your bones to heal and grow around the implant. We're talking months.
Exactly why I stick to the oral surgeon that has done all my dental implants.
He's not the cheapest, but I've never had any grief with his work. Nadda.
I will pay for the peace of mind that comes with experience, skill, and professionalism.
