Dental Implant

[deezed]

I only need about 6

 

[GPIDEAL]

I had an implant done on what was formerly a failed root canal. So it cost me to remove the root by an oral surgeon. Then got implant. Then crown. Didn't last a year (bone not thick enough for adhesion). A fucking write-off. My periodontist removed the implant for free. What's my option? I guess a bridge, but it's not a priority (a back molar).

Generally-speaking, better to get an implant.

 

[GPIDEAL]

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

Bone graft wasn't enough for me either. Maybe better luck next time for me. I dunno.

 

[GPIDEAL]

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.

I have faith in my periodontist who has done gum grafts on me, but there's no guarantee. He even used a 'fat' screw instead of a long because of the shallow jaw bone I had. He's very meticulous. Maybe when I'm up for another hit, I'll try again.

 

[SkyRider]

I had an implant done on what was formerly a failed root canal.

In my case my dentist said root canal is good and root is good. According to the x-rays, all my roots are good (i.e. I have good roots).

 

[Jiffypop69]

Axis Dental in Brampton (speaking of medical tourism) have a $1000 per implant deal...never been there, can't endorse them, but here it is just the same.
http://www.axisdental.ca/brampton-implant-dentistry.html

 

[champcar]

If you like I can PM you clinic info

I also have a fantastic place to stay, 20 min walk from clinic

30 CUC a night, 35 CUC with an awesome breakfast

I am going to Cuba man!

 

[Yoga Face]

I got one after a root canal failed

A temporary is put in while a specialist makes the tooth

It is excellent

after years zero problems

Insurance paid for most of it but I think I paid for $1000 or so but it is needed or the surrounding teeth will collapse then you are fucked

 

[SkyRider]

So, I went to see the specialist referred by my regular dentist. His strong recommendation is an implant. His fee for the service is $6,000 - $7,000. Yes, the extremely high fee stunned me.

He said he could try a crown but the risk of failure is very high.

BTW: I Googled periodontists in Toronto and there are quite a few with "5 star" ratings after dozens of reviews.

 

[SkyRider]

Bone graft wasn't enough for me either. Maybe better luck next time for me. I dunno.

I have faith in my periodontist who has done gum grafts on me, but there's no guarantee. He even used a 'fat' screw instead of a long because of the shallow jaw bone I had. He's very meticulous. Maybe when I'm up for another hit, I'll try again.

Since both your bone and gum grafts failed, what is your present situation? Are you missing that tooth?

 

[oldjones]

So, I went to see the specialist referred by my regular dentist. His strong recommendation is an implant. His fee for the service is $6,000 - $7,000. Yes, the extremely high fee stunned me.

He said he could try a crown but the risk of failure is very high.

BTW: I Googled periodontists in Toronto and there are quite a few with "5 star" ratings after dozens of reviews.

My fix was crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap to support a bridge with a single tooth that fills the gap. Pain and trouble free for easily a decade—I forget now. can't remember the price, but it sure wasn't anywhere near what you were quoted. Only downside is flossing the gum under the bridge which is a bit tricky, and who likes to floss anyway? But so far my lazy habits haven't provoked the hygienist to report me.

 

[james t kirk]

So, I went to see the specialist referred by my regular dentist. His strong recommendation is an implant. His fee for the service is $6,000 - $7,000. Yes, the extremely high fee stunned me.

He said he could try a crown but the risk of failure is very high.

BTW: I Googled periodontists in Toronto and there are quite a few with "5 star" ratings after dozens of reviews.

My oral surgeon charges $2,150 per implant. The crown is about $1500 to $1600 on top of that. (Per tooth.)

So it all adds up to just under 4k per tooth (And I have only recently had work done.)

Maybe yours is more because it is more than just an implant (bone graft?)

Both my oral surgeon and crown guy are very good at their trade. PM me if you want contact info.

 

[SkyRider]

Maybe yours is more because it is more than just an implant (bone graft?)

I forget all the details but I do remember he said an extraction of the tooth and a bone graft. The crown and post that were there have already been removed by my regular dentist.

 

[SkyRider]

My fix was crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap to support a bridge with a single tooth that fills the gap.

I'm trying to avoid a bridge because that involves the tooth in front and behind the bad tooth. 3 teeth are affected instead of just 1.

 

[SkyRider]

I Googled "Toronto Periodontists" and the following names all have 5 star reviews

Dr. Herbert Velsman
Dr. Philip Walton
Dr. Elliot Weinstein
Dr. Suzanne Caudry
Dr. Jonathan Adam
Dr. Andrea Johnstone

Does anybody here have any experience with any of the above-mentioned periodontists?

 

[SkyRider]

Hey guys, one more question.

What is the shelf life of a dental implant? I thought I heard somewhere it is 10 years.

 

[MissCroft]

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.

More of a chance of an infection or abscess spreading to your sinuses, etc. with the upper teeth. I had my upper wisdom teeth removed but still have my lower ones as they've caused no problems.

 

[dawk jimmy]

got an implant for 2.5 k, no pain, no hassles. You can deduct the cost on your income tax

 

[SkyRider]

So, my family dentist sent me to a specialist to have what little is left of the bicuspid extracted by a specialist. It was done in a manner to preserve as much bone as possible. I was shocked at the cost of $420.00 (includes $100 for "consultation").

The good news is that I don't need a bone graft and I have 3 months to decide to go with an implant or not.

 

[james t kirk]

So, my family dentist sent me to a specialist to have what little is left of the bicuspid extracted by a specialist.

The good news is that I don't need a bone graft and I have 3 months to decide to go with an implant or not.

You're right. It's a good look