My dentist has been suggesting this for one lower back tooth. Curious what other people experiences have been? Anything I should be thinking or worrying about?
Dental Implant
- Thread starter Bobber
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Got one two years ago. Pretty painless event, was weird for a few weeks and now I don't even think about it. Needs a little extra care cleaning around it. Much better than getting a bridge or living with discomfort.
If you have the necessary bone to anchor the implant do it. But make sure your dentist has plenty of experience with them.
I have a couple and will probably need another. My dentist actually has waived me off in one area because I never had a permanent tooth in that area and there was too much bone atrophy. He could have put one in but it would have weakened the jaw and could have caused problems down the road.
Also, don't let anyone ever tell you anchoring a bridge with an implant on one end and a natural tooth on the other is a good idea. They don't behave (move) the same and you will have nothing but problems.
I have a couple and will probably need another. My dentist actually has waived me off in one area because I never had a permanent tooth in that area and there was too much bone atrophy. He could have put one in but it would have weakened the jaw and could have caused problems down the road.
Also, don't let anyone ever tell you anchoring a bridge with an implant on one end and a natural tooth on the other is a good idea. They don't behave (move) the same and you will have nothing but problems.
I have three; two on the bottom and one on the top. First one was the toughest because it required a minor bone graft. Had to wait for the graft to heal, then the gum to heal around the screw, then got the crown cap. 18 months from tooth pulling to finished product, but it has performed so well that I didn't hesitate on the other two.
Like someone else said, you may need to be a little more careful with your hygiene - sometimes there is a small gap at the gum line between the implant & the neighboring tooth and food can get stuck in there. I always keep dental picks handy.
They can be kind of pricey, but they are soooooo much better than dentures.
Like someone else said, you may need to be a little more careful with your hygiene - sometimes there is a small gap at the gum line between the implant & the neighboring tooth and food can get stuck in there. I always keep dental picks handy.
They can be kind of pricey, but they are soooooo much better than dentures.
Got one...would recommend a dental surgeon and not a dentist for the procedure. JMO.
Got one a couple years ago. Took about 18 months and (before insurance kicked in) about $6,500. Oral surgeon did a bone graft immediately after pulling the tooth and it took about 7 months to heal. I also needed a sinus lift and another bone graft when the implant was put in. If I needed it, I wouldn’t hesitate to get another.
My dentist put an implant in 2 years ago. Procedure was painless. Still going strong. $2500.
Several months back, another tooth was abcessed. Opted against root canal, had it pulled. Will probably get another implant. Or may just go with nothing.
Several months back, another tooth was abcessed. Opted against root canal, had it pulled. Will probably get another implant. Or may just go with nothing.
Never thought there would be place on CF for meth addicts to unite, but yet, hear we are.
A good implant procedure done by a properly trained oral surgeon should last a lifetime.
Again...don't fall for the lower cost or quicker dental office procedure.
Again...don't fall for the lower cost or quicker dental office procedure.
Saw an implant specialist today. I lost this molar years ago when I was at Iowa State(eating popcorn) so was worried would need a bone graft due to bone loss. He was concerned too, but when we did a 3D scan of the mouth, it showed more bone there than he visually could determine. He's confident he can do without a graft which is relieving.
They are processing through insurance and will get back to me in a couple of weeks with prices etc. I'm to the point in my life am not going to worry about cost too much and am looking more to the long term benefits(which are quite good). I should have done this years ago, but my cheap farm boy mentality got in the way!
Thanks all for the positive feedback(other than the boneheads talking about Meth...).
They are processing through insurance and will get back to me in a couple of weeks with prices etc. I'm to the point in my life am not going to worry about cost too much and am looking more to the long term benefits(which are quite good). I should have done this years ago, but my cheap farm boy mentality got in the way!
Thanks all for the positive feedback(other than the boneheads talking about Meth...).