Dental implants
Discussion
Has anyone here got any dental implants? The tooth that I had root canaled last year is starting to bother me again so I am looking at one of two options;
1) A further root canal by a private dentist who specialises in it.
2) Extraction and then consider Implant. Which if I do, I may as well have the tooth that I am missing done at the same time.
Not sure which option to go for.
Any experiences?
1) A further root canal by a private dentist who specialises in it.
2) Extraction and then consider Implant. Which if I do, I may as well have the tooth that I am missing done at the same time.
Not sure which option to go for.
Any experiences?
I knocked my two front teeth out when I was 19. Have metal (gold I think) pegs screwed into the bone with porcelain caps. I'm 52 now. The pegs have lasted but replaced the caps last year. This was because they started to fall off. No often but normally when I was overseas so ended up super-glueing them back. So pretty durable. I doubt I'll have any further issues with them
I had one about three years ago and it's been a great success.
The tooth it replaced (upper right) was totally broken and had to be removed. My options were:
1) Live with a gap (no cost)
2) Have a crown bridged to the tooth next to it (about £500 to £1k)
3) An implant (about £2.2k)
Wouldn't hesitate to have another.
The tooth it replaced (upper right) was totally broken and had to be removed. My options were:
1) Live with a gap (no cost)
2) Have a crown bridged to the tooth next to it (about £500 to £1k)
3) An implant (about £2.2k)
Wouldn't hesitate to have another.
There good but you have to really look after them more so than normal teeth. Only downside is if you get problems with peri implantitus for example can be very expensive to sort alot of dentist will fit them but not many will want to deal with problems if you have them that my experience anyway. Also get it fitted by some good you want 3D xray facilities avaliable.
Thanks again guys.
If it wasnt next to a tooth I had removed a few years ago then I wouldn't bother, but as they are next to each other I think implant is the better option. I'd be happy with £1k a tooth, but obviously I want a good job. I guess I cannot expect reasonable cost and good. I can have one or the other.
My dentist is NHS, how did you find out who to use?
If it wasnt next to a tooth I had removed a few years ago then I wouldn't bother, but as they are next to each other I think implant is the better option. I'd be happy with £1k a tooth, but obviously I want a good job. I guess I cannot expect reasonable cost and good. I can have one or the other.
My dentist is NHS, how did you find out who to use?
I had a large amount of dental work done a few years ago. A mix of implants, caps and I think one bridge, alongside several bits of root canal work. It corrected a slight underbite too. I have to admit to having ruined my teeth by not really looking after them in my youth, smoking heavily for 30 years and having hereditary gum issues.
The cost worked out at c£1500 per tooth, but I had a lot done so maybe got a bulk discount
I would suggest toning down how white you go! Mine was probably a bit too much, but after years of having the mankiest teeth imaginable, this was manna from heaven.
Before and after below - try not to focus on the nasal hair please
The cost worked out at c£1500 per tooth, but I had a lot done so maybe got a bulk discount
I would suggest toning down how white you go! Mine was probably a bit too much, but after years of having the mankiest teeth imaginable, this was manna from heaven.
Before and after below - try not to focus on the nasal hair please
As an implantologist, I would say dental implants are great, but in the right situations and on the right patient. So many factors to consider to see if your suitable. Personally though, I would look into re-root canal treatment first. Nothing will last forever, including the dental work in our mouths. Re-RCT and a crown will be around £1200. If that lasts 10-20 yrs them you need an implant at £2500, its cheaper than a 2500 implant now, and another one 15-20yrs later.
Please do not go abroad, I’m sick of seeing poorly planned and executed treatment from other EU countries and Turkey. You also have no comeback, and cross infection control is dubious to say the least. The decent clinics abroad charge the same as the UK.
Expect to pay 2-3k for a decent result here. I would say a CBCT scan was essential, but ensure your regular dentist is competent in ongoing care for implants as not all are, and also commit to nightly flossing and 3 to 6 monthly hygienist visits for life.
Lastly, the dude above who has gold posts in his bone, actually has them in his roots
To last this long, you must have a very forgiving bite!
Please do not go abroad, I’m sick of seeing poorly planned and executed treatment from other EU countries and Turkey. You also have no comeback, and cross infection control is dubious to say the least. The decent clinics abroad charge the same as the UK.
Expect to pay 2-3k for a decent result here. I would say a CBCT scan was essential, but ensure your regular dentist is competent in ongoing care for implants as not all are, and also commit to nightly flossing and 3 to 6 monthly hygienist visits for life.
Lastly, the dude above who has gold posts in his bone, actually has them in his roots
To last this long, you must have a very forgiving bite!
TheAngryDog said:
My concern is paying upwards of a thousand pounds and finding that the re-rct doesn't work, as there is no guarantee.
Re going abroad, not a chance in hell would I do that. I would only consider getting an implant in the UK.
Of course there are no guarantees- it’s a medical device. People pay £10k for hip replacements that fail. If it is done properly and looked after then there is a good chance it may last 25 years plus. I read a stat that over 90% were still functional after 10 years and if they last that long the chances are they will last longer.Re going abroad, not a chance in hell would I do that. I would only consider getting an implant in the UK.
A bridge can (and probably will) fail sooner than an implant. The alternative is a gap or plate, neither of which was acceptable for me on front teeth.
Ive had mine 10 yrs only just started to have some issues, I didnt clean very well between itand a normal tooth in front end result Ive had a lot of work done on that tooth and about to have it extracted which is annoying. I also have bone loss around the implant. My case shows importance of good 3D imaging as the xray is inside facing out on standard 2d from other side all looks fine. Also finding agood dentist I had this imaging done else where and sent to my dentist who isnt an implant guy he never spotted the bone lose or decay.
What exactly are the risks of going abroad in the EU? There must be professional outfits that do a proper job at reasonable prices? This place looks decent and has lots of testimonials https://kreativdentalclinic.co.uk/
Plus it advertised in the Daily Mail and not in the section where they try and flog those two feet in one slipper, incontinence briefs or stairlifts
Plus it advertised in the Daily Mail and not in the section where they try and flog those two feet in one slipper, incontinence briefs or stairlifts
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