Dental implants

[312InchMagnum]

Didn't read everything, BUT to clear the air....I have done tons of implants for my patients. I've never heard one say, I wish I wouldn't have done this. They are life changing.

Implants are the most successful, long term way to replace single teeth, multiple teeth, or attach dentures. They are extremely predictable with a 98-99% success rate. This is proven in multiple studies.

Yes they are expensive up front. So is a Matthews, bow tech, and Hoyt. You get what you pay for. How much do you like to chew your food? Do you want to eat soup and mashed potatoes forever? Divide the cost of implants to the number of meals you get to eat, probably a penny a meal. Worth it? Maybe so maybe not.

As for the OP. If you are in "extreme pain" 2 weeks out, something seems possibly wrong. There are some things that are going through my head that could be possible, but I don't want to disagree with what your dentist told you. He was right that some people may experience different levels of discomfort than others for different amounts of time. My patients standardly get ibuprofen for pain afterwards and that's all they need. Rare cases need more.

[Les]

My implant goes into my bone this month. I'm looking forward to getting rid of my flipper!

[trophyhunter]

Didn't read everything, BUT to clear the air....I have done tons of implants for my patients. I've never heard one say, I wish I wouldn't have done this. They are life changing.

Implants are the most successful, long term way to replace single teeth, multiple teeth, or attach dentures. They are extremely predictable with a 98-99% success rate. This is proven in multiple studies.

Yes they are expensive up front. So is a Matthews, bow tech, and Hoyt. You get what you pay for. How much do you like to chew your food? Do you want to eat soup and mashed potatoes forever? Divide the cost of implants to the number of meals you get to eat, probably a penny a meal. Worth it? Maybe so maybe not.

As for the OP. If you are in "extreme pain" 2 weeks out, something seems possibly wrong. There are some things that are going through my head that could be possible, but I don't want to disagree with what your dentist told you. He was right that some people may experience different levels of discomfort than others for different amounts of time. My patients standardly get ibuprofen for pain afterwards and that's all they need. Rare cases need more.

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[312InchMagnum]

My wife works for two periodontist that place implants most every day. I had three placed where my four top front teeth are about three years ago. They had to place a fairly large amount of bone material to replace the bone loose from having the teeth missing since I was a kid. I now have a single crown next to a three tooth bridge. This was above the normal implant due to the bone graft and I had no pain.

Sounds like you have infection in the one that is hurting.... There is no nerve in the location where the implant was installed.

You said you went back twice for adjustments???? What is there to adjust? The norm is for the implant to be installed at gum level and a plastic threaded plug that is flush with the gum installed. This should stay in place two to six months. After that time the plastic plug would be removed and the abutment placed. This is the piece that the crown will be attached to.

You said your "dentist" did the implant. Is he or she a general dentist or a periodontist, or maybe a oral surgeon? I would never have a general dentist do this type of work on me.

Good luck, and it does sound like you need a round of antibiotics.

Would never let a general dentist place an implant? Pretty radical statement. There are tons of general dentists that do a fantastic job placing implants. There are also some that don't. Same story for specialists.

Implantology is not a speciality itself. Implants are a prosthetically driven procedure with a surgical component. In other words, general dentists are the ones that have the end game in sight and know where the teeth need to be. We are the quarterbacks of the whole process. An implant placed in the wrong place could be a disaster. So with the right training, general dentists can be fantastic at placing implants. Nuff said...

[312InchMagnum]

My implant goes into my bone this month. I'm looking forward to getting rid of my flipper!

You're gonna love it! Don't let this post scare you. For every case with post operative complications there are 100 that go smoothly as expected!!!

[Bluesman]

Would never let a general dentist place an implant? Pretty radical statement. There are tons of general dentists that do a fantastic job placing implants. There are also some that don't. Same story for specialists.

Implantology is not a speciality itself. Implants are a prosthetically driven procedure with a surgical component. In other words, general dentists are the ones that have the end game in sight and know where the teeth need to be. We are the quarterbacks of the whole process. An implant placed in the wrong place could be a disaster. So with the right training, general dentists can be fantastic at placing implants. Nuff said...

So what is a ballpark $ figure for the 4 on 4 lower denture + new upper?
Everyone says they like to share information on here. When the subject of money comes up things get real quiet.

[muddyfuzzy]

still capped , swollen too much for additional work right now .
Wish i had known then what i know now .

you will be okay, it took me a few weeks. remember most people get one maybe two but you got four. the installation process is very aggressive, it is not a gentle thing to go through. your mouth got a lot of cutting and pounding done on it, the healing process takes time.

its totally worth it man, hang in there.

[Me and Sally]

So what is a ballpark $ figure for the 4 on 4 lower denture + new upper?
Everyone says they like to share information on here. When the subject of money comes up things get real quiet.

Bluesman ,
Not trying to avoid your question , just always thought the amount spent was sorta of up to the individual and nobody else .
For a real life number , check with you dentist .
A ball park number for my four would be around 10K .
Not covered by dental insurance . Cash up front .

[Me and Sally]

Didn't read everything, BUT to clear the air....I have done tons of implants for my patients. I've never heard one say, I wish I wouldn't have done this. They are life changing.

Implants are the most successful, long term way to replace single teeth, multiple teeth, or attach dentures. They are extremely predictable with a 98-99% success rate. This is proven in multiple studies.

Yes they are expensive up front. So is a Matthews, bow tech, and Hoyt. You get what you pay for. How much do you like to chew your food? Do you want to eat soup and mashed potatoes forever? Divide the cost of implants to the number of meals you get to eat, probably a penny a meal. Worth it? Maybe so maybe not.

As for the OP. If you are in "extreme pain" 2 weeks out, something seems possibly wrong. There are some things that are going through my head that could be possible, but I don't want to disagree with what your dentist told you. He was right that some people may experience different levels of discomfort than others for different amounts of time. My patients standardly get ibuprofen for pain afterwards and that's all they need. Rare cases need more.

312 Magnum - Appreciate the response . Guess I'm just lucky enough to be one of the " rare " cases . My dentist put me on 5-325MG
Hydroco / Acetaminop . Looking forward to getting through this so I can get back to living a normal life without worring about every bite of food I take .

[muley4x4]

I have three. All three of mine were teeth I never had. I'm glad it was a tooth and not a finger. I had the baby teeth just not the adult ones. I paid 18k + and also had braces before. I have a lot of extra money tied up in my mouth.

[ultrastealth]

I'm a periodontist that places implants. I've placed an awful lot of implants, and pain at two weeks is generally a sign that the implant is not integrating and may be infected. If your dentist says otherwise, he's either inexperienced or not being fully honest with you. Most people have little or no pain after implant placement. Implants are not $10,000 each. They are a little more expensive than a 3-unit fixed bridge, but generally last a lifetime, which cannot be said for bridges. I personally have no problem with a well-trained general dentist placing implants. Just ask what training that they've had. Too many take a weekend course then start throwing implants at patients, which makes us all look bad. Ask if he has taken an advanced head and neck anatomy course. If he hasn't, ask to be referred to a specialist. If he takes offense at this, you may need to find another dentist. Patient care should be his number one priority, not keeping everything in house.

[Me and Sally]

I'm a periodontist that places implants. I've placed an awful lot of implants, and pain at two weeks is generally a sign that the implant is not integrating and may be infected. If your dentist says otherwise, he's either inexperienced or not being fully honest with you. Most people have little or no pain after implant placement. Implants are not $10,000 each. They are a little more expensive than a 3-unit fixed bridge, but generally last a lifetime, which cannot be said for bridges. I personally have no problem with a well-trained general dentist placing implants. Just ask what training that they've had. Too many take a weekend course then start throwing implants at patients, which makes us all look bad. Ask if he has taken an advanced head and neck anatomy course. If he hasn't, ask to be referred to a specialist. If he takes offense at this, you may need to find another dentist. Patient care should be his number one priority, not keeping everything in house.

Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback that I have gotten from my posting . I still don;t see the upside of this but maybe I will once the swelling and discomfort go away . I envy you guys who never had a problem or one that only lasted a week or so . Anyway, like I said before , I have my big boy underwear on so I will just deal with it .

[Mike Murphey]

Had one done this morning. So far no problems no pain. I'll keep you updated

[Frederick D. Be]

still capped , swollen too much for additional work right now .
Wish i had known then what i know now .

This sounds like you have an infection in there and you need to get on antibiotics soon. Already had 2 done and the doc I used started the antibiotics the day prior and continued for a week with some pretty heavy stuff. Never had any problems thank goodness. Get to the doc. Cheers!
Fred