Dental implants: anyone any experience?
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I'm having more than that - I'm having six implants up top and two down below - plus three new crowns down below on the other side - and a one piece bridge finally.
I was given a range of prices - starting with the absolute dogs cajonies one ... which was about 15000 Euros. This was with CT scan - Nobel guide, the works - zirconia bridge etc.
I am paying a bit more than half that for a lower spec of work. I have full confidence in this practice though ... and in this particular Dr/implantologist (if that is what he is called) ... I have thoroughly researched this as it's not everyday you do this kind of thing - even more so abroad. They have a lot of western European clients and have a thriving business that is well established - very popular with Italians and Germans. From the word go I have had confidence in them - even before I flew there for just a consultation - there and back overnight.
Back in July for implants to be inserted.
I was given a range of prices - starting with the absolute dogs cajonies one ... which was about 15000 Euros. This was with CT scan - Nobel guide, the works - zirconia bridge etc.
I am paying a bit more than half that for a lower spec of work. I have full confidence in this practice though ... and in this particular Dr/implantologist (if that is what he is called) ... I have thoroughly researched this as it's not everyday you do this kind of thing - even more so abroad. They have a lot of western European clients and have a thriving business that is well established - very popular with Italians and Germans. From the word go I have had confidence in them - even before I flew there for just a consultation - there and back overnight.
Back in July for implants to be inserted.
I have some crowns and a back bridge to gap one missing tooth. I would consider implants in due course plus the need to replace my amalgam fillings. I have a (good) NHS dentist and believe that as a UK citizen and tax/NI payer it is my right to be treated.
Like MikeT I agree that because this is seen as 'cosmetic' it's open season for pricing in this country - the figures for what it consists of is absolute b
ks and without doubt I'd be having it done abroad.
Call it medical tourism but isn't that what these countries want to invest in their economy?
I cant accept that UK 'manufacturing' costs for implants are so prohibitive given that we have been making crowns for years and likely are done in the same lab. I'm surprised the Chinese haven't got in on it yet. I bet they can turn gnashers out for pennies.........
Like MikeT I agree that because this is seen as 'cosmetic' it's open season for pricing in this country - the figures for what it consists of is absolute b
ks and without doubt I'd be having it done abroad.Call it medical tourism but isn't that what these countries want to invest in their economy?
I cant accept that UK 'manufacturing' costs for implants are so prohibitive given that we have been making crowns for years and likely are done in the same lab. I'm surprised the Chinese haven't got in on it yet. I bet they can turn gnashers out for pennies.........
Had one around 3 years ago (On the NHS!!!!!!!) (*Smug face*)
I have just tried to take a photo of it but couldn't get it to come out well
It is fantastic, looks just like a normal tooth, the only diference is that it is smooth to touch insted of rough like a normal tooth.
Mine was completed in two operations, one to put the post in, then the second to put the tooth in. I was on the gas where you are fully concious and can speak to them, but then after you don't remember a thing.
I would recommend one to anyone
I have just tried to take a photo of it but couldn't get it to come out well
It is fantastic, looks just like a normal tooth, the only diference is that it is smooth to touch insted of rough like a normal tooth.
Mine was completed in two operations, one to put the post in, then the second to put the tooth in. I was on the gas where you are fully concious and can speak to them, but then after you don't remember a thing.
I would recommend one to anyone
dave4959 said:
Had one around 3 years ago (On the NHS!!!!!!!) (*Smug face*)
I have just tried to take a photo of it but couldn't get it to come out well
It is fantastic, looks just like a normal tooth, the only diference is that it is smooth to touch insted of rough like a normal tooth.
Mine was completed in two operations, one to put the post in, then the second to put the tooth in. I was on the gas where you are fully concious and can speak to them, but then after you don't remember a thing.
I would recommend one to anyone
How did you manage to get that on the NHS?I have just tried to take a photo of it but couldn't get it to come out well
It is fantastic, looks just like a normal tooth, the only diference is that it is smooth to touch insted of rough like a normal tooth.
Mine was completed in two operations, one to put the post in, then the second to put the tooth in. I was on the gas where you are fully concious and can speak to them, but then after you don't remember a thing.
I would recommend one to anyone
MikeyT said:
Obviously the costs are lower in other countries which is why the final fees are lower ... but the care I am getting is just as good if not better than here, I am convinced (and I've only been twice).
And before you pipe up I've had trouble with dentists for a few years ... let's leave it at that - I could list lots but cannot be bothered to be honest.
So let's just say I don't have great confidence in local dentists any more.
It's the complete non explanation of the costs of things such as implants that tells me that the percentage of outright profit in these is huge ... there were no broken down fees at all - ust the one sum presented, which is frightening.
I don't mind any business making a profit, but a relative one.
Have you looked into getting a Denplan dentist? You can spread the costs, get discounts on things like this, or get interest free loans etc.And before you pipe up I've had trouble with dentists for a few years ... let's leave it at that - I could list lots but cannot be bothered to be honest.
So let's just say I don't have great confidence in local dentists any more.
It's the complete non explanation of the costs of things such as implants that tells me that the percentage of outright profit in these is huge ... there were no broken down fees at all - ust the one sum presented, which is frightening.
I don't mind any business making a profit, but a relative one.
dave4959 said:
Had one around 3 years ago (On the NHS!!!!!!!) (*Smug face*)
I have just tried to take a photo of it but couldn't get it to come out well
It is fantastic, looks just like a normal tooth, the only diference is that it is smooth to touch insted of rough like a normal tooth.
Mine was completed in two operations, one to put the post in, then the second to put the tooth in. I was on the gas where you are fully concious and can speak to them, but then after you don't remember a thing.
I would recommend one to anyone
a chinese piece of poison or an implant!!I have just tried to take a photo of it but couldn't get it to come out well
It is fantastic, looks just like a normal tooth, the only diference is that it is smooth to touch insted of rough like a normal tooth.
Mine was completed in two operations, one to put the post in, then the second to put the tooth in. I was on the gas where you are fully concious and can speak to them, but then after you don't remember a thing.
I would recommend one to anyone
sinizter said:
prg1 said:
How did you manage to get that on the NHS?
When certain very specific conditions are met, it is possible. Varies from PCT to PCT.In the main though, I just got lucky
MacGee said:
Mummy...3 years ago!!!
anyway..you didnt have done in NHS practice but in a hospital. Funding was available but no more. So you were very fortunate. Postcode lottery perhaps.
The treatment began when I was 15ish, that was when the implant was decided (ie when my mum pushed for it) however my mouth hadnt full developed so they had to wait untill i was 18. The second part of the operation occured when I was 19 (Around 3 years ago, I'm only 22)anyway..you didnt have done in NHS practice but in a hospital. Funding was available but no more. So you were very fortunate. Postcode lottery perhaps.
The operation occured in a NHS dental hospital
If students were involved then the dental department would have been funded by the education dept of our government. You were clearly a special case and this only occurs when major reconstruction/alternatives not avaiable.
The public all think that implants are on the NHS as they all have a friend who had one done by a practice up the road. Always turns out the person had crowns or a denture and is too embarrassed to admit having a denture!
I get lots of immigrants/refugees demanding implants...boy it is diff to impress the facts via a translator. They think this country will supply the goods!
The public all think that implants are on the NHS as they all have a friend who had one done by a practice up the road. Always turns out the person had crowns or a denture and is too embarrassed to admit having a denture!
I get lots of immigrants/refugees demanding implants...boy it is diff to impress the facts via a translator. They think this country will supply the goods!
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