Can we talk...IMPLANTS....dental, guys, dental

[sourdough doug]

Am considering looking into going the dental implant route..Have a few individual already but should prob. do them all. I haven't gone in for any consultation yet so am wondering if anyone here has had them all done..
Who, where, and how much did your work cost..realizing there variables..
I have no dental plan other than basic bluecross, which I don't imagine they will cover much but will just have to bite the bullet and thank goodness for twist off caps (beer) ..ha

[reddeerguy2015]

Prefer large c to d cup, myself.

[blacknorthernjk]

Had one of my upper incisors done about 6 years ago, total about 5 grand there abouts all done. That was dental choice just off whyte ave in Edmonton. I'd be shopping around though as I feel I paid way too much and I'm not even super impressed...its passable, but not amazing work

[amosfella]

I know a lot of guys go to mexico to get them done. Germany has tech to take stem cells and grow new teeth in your mouth. Also, you might try the university. Most times you only pay cost of materials.

[canuck]

If you already have a "few individual" implants, they can be used to anchor a set of dentures

[fishtank]

There are Mexican vacation packages that include trips to get dental work done, travel agency get kickbacks.

[dave99]

Originally Posted by amosfella

I know a lot of guys go to mexico to get them done. Germany has tech to take stem cells and grow new teeth in your mouth. Also, you might try the university. Most times you only pay cost of materials.

I don’t mean to pick on you, but this advise ranges from misleading to downright false.

Mexico produces some fair quality work, but a lot of regrets and poor quality as well.

New teeth have never been grown in a human mouth, in Germany or anywhere else. This may be what confused you: https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0911132046.htm

The University (of Alberta) offers great dental care, at a reasonable price. You pay for it, mainly, through your time. It is a teaching institution, and a full mouth of implants in well out of their scope of practice.

My advice to the OP: If you already have a few implants, go to a reputable dentist and ask him/her for advice. No credible dentist will tell you to remove your remaining teeth and replace them all with single, stand alone implants.

If you do require removal of all your natural teeth, the better scenario is to place four well-positioned implants in each dental arch (4 in the maxilla and 4 in the mandible) and then either replace your teeth with a removable denture that uses the implants as locators to stabilize it, or (better yet) a fixed appliance that is screwed into the implants and remains fixed in place.

My discussion with patients that require a dental clearance is typically to remove the teeth and start with a complete lower and upper denture. The upper denture typically has good support and stability due to the suction on the palate. The lower is often less stable and may require implants to stabilize it.






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[kodiakken]

I got implants for my bottom dentures. Was told I would need 6 on the bottom by the thief denturist....
Went to see the man that put the implants in and he pulled all my lower teeth too.
Told me to go with two implants and they would be all I would need.
Couldn't be happier.

Ken.

[kbobbeck]

had a couple implants , 5 crowns replaced and a couple root canals done in Puerta Vallarta Mexico 5 years ago. No problems and my Lethbridge dentist says work was well done. Mexico dentistry is all about doing your research .

[The Cook]

Originally Posted by kodiakken

I got implants for my bottom dentures. Was told I would need 6 on the bottom by the thief denturist....
Went to see the man that put the implants in and he pulled all my lower teeth too.
Told me to go with two implants and they would be all I would need.
Couldn't be happier.

Ken.

I got two on the bottom. Glad I did, apples corn on the cob tough steak, bring it on. Just regular dentures on top as upper implants would require 4 @ 5 grand a pop so I'll stick with what I have.

[vcmm]

Originally Posted by dave99

I don’t mean to pick on you, but this advise ranges from misleading to downright false.

Mexico produces some fair quality work, but a lot of regrets and poor quality as well.

New teeth have never been grown in a human mouth, in Germany or anywhere else. This may be what confused you: https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0911132046.htm

The University (of Alberta) offers great dental care, at a reasonable price. You pay for it, mainly, through your time. It is a teaching institution, and a full mouth of implants in well out of their scope of practice.

My advice to the OP: If you already have a few implants, go to a reputable dentist and ask him/her for advice. No credible dentist will tell you to remove your remaining teeth and replace them all with single, stand alone implants.

If you do require removal of all your natural teeth, the better scenario is to place four well-positioned implants in each dental arch (4 in the maxilla and 4 in the mandible) and then either replace your teeth with a removable denture that uses the implants as locators to stabilize it, or (better yet) a fixed appliance that is screwed into the implants and remains fixed in place.

My discussion with patients that require a dental clearance is typically to remove the teeth and start with a complete lower and upper denture. The upper denture typically has good support and stability due to the suction on the palate. The lower is often less stable and may require implants to stabilize it.






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Sounds like your someone AO members should hire? Seems like you have a ton of knowledge?

[EZM]

Originally Posted by dave99

My advice to the OP: If you already have a few implants, go to a reputable dentist and ask him/her for advice. No credible dentist will tell you to remove your remaining teeth and replace them all with single, stand alone implants.

Excellent advice - this is your health and your teeth after all - something you will need for the rest of your life .......... not a time to be price shopping unless it's a financial necessity IMO.

Had a few implants done, used Donnison Dental in Edmonton (Laurier Heights) and, although insurance covered it, it invoiced out at roughly $1200/tooth if memory serves me correctly.

Both my plan, and my wifes plan luckily covered 50% each - to get 100% coverage - so we were fortunate. Saved my almost $5K for 4 implants.

The results are fantastic. Much better looking, and no issues. That was 6 or 7 years ago.

[kbobbeck]

implants in Lethbridge are running at $ 3500.00 to $ 4,000.00 per tooth these days depending on the dentist.

[James Henry]

Phoenix Arizona has some good deals on implants, a lot cheaper than here. When I had a house there, I had met quite a few people, who had gone down to Mexico for dental work, and never once heard of any regrets.
My 2c
JH

[kodiakken]

Originally Posted by The Cook

I got two on the bottom. Glad I did, apples corn on the cob tough steak, bring it on. Just regular dentures on top as upper implants would require 4 @ 5 grand a pop so I'll stick with what I have.

Mine were 1800 apiece for the implants. Have had my tops for 41 years and was told if they fit good don't need implants. Had all kinds of crazy high costs for implants thrown out there when I was looking to get it done.

[CptnBlues63]

Originally Posted by sourdough doug

Am considering looking into going the dental implant route..Have a few individual already but should prob. do them all. I haven't gone in for any consultation yet so am wondering if anyone here has had them all done..
Who, where, and how much did your work cost..realizing there variables..
I have no dental plan other than basic bluecross, which I don't imagine they will cover much but will just have to bite the bullet and thank goodness for twist off caps (beer) ..ha

I got one implant on the lower jaw some years back. I live north of Edmonton and went to Leigh Smile Center in Westlock on the recommendation of a friend. I also went to a clinic in Edmonton.

The Edmonton appraisal was $6,000+

Total for implant and crown at Leigh Smile Center was around $4,000 and I'm very happy with it.

[Grizzly Adams]

Originally Posted by dave99

I don’t mean to pick on you, but this advise ranges from misleading to downright false.

Mexico produces some fair quality work, but a lot of regrets and poor quality as well.

New teeth have never been grown in a human mouth, in Germany or anywhere else. This may be what confused you: https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0911132046.htm

The University (of Alberta) offers great dental care, at a reasonable price. You pay for it, mainly, through your time. It is a teaching institution, and a full mouth of implants in well out of their scope of practice.

My advice to the OP: If you already have a few implants, go to a reputable dentist and ask him/her for advice. No credible dentist will tell you to remove your remaining teeth and replace them all with single, stand alone implants.

If you do require removal of all your natural teeth, the better scenario is to place four well-positioned implants in each dental arch (4 in the maxilla and 4 in the mandible) and then either replace your teeth with a removable denture that uses the implants as locators to stabilize it, or (better yet) a fixed appliance that is screwed into the implants and remains fixed in place.

My discussion with patients that require a dental clearance is typically to remove the teeth and start with a complete lower and upper denture. The upper denture typically has good support and stability due to the suction on the palate. The lower is often less stable and may require implants to stabilize it.






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So, just out of curiosity, what does this cost , the main reason people are forced to take the Mexican option ?

Grizz