Has any one had dental implants? if so what is the proceedure and how much does it cost?

and what are te results like after the process!

Answer by roncj88
I have an eight tooth bridge in the front top of my mouth…they filed down four of my teeth and cemented them on them.about 6000 now

Answer by NLzonie
Dental implants are not cheap, roughly about $ 2000 -$ 3000 per tooth. The first step is to implant the post into the bone, which takes 6months or more to integrate and is usually done by an oral surgeon or periodontist. Once that has happened your general will then fit you with the crown or denture that screws onto the implant. It takes as while and is not a quick fix, but worth it in the end.

Answer by Skeeter
See my avatar? That is my new smile. I have dental implants. The results are incredible for me.

To answer your question. The procedure will depend on what dental professional you choose. If you choose a periodontist or oral surgeon you still have to choose a dentist to make your teeth. I chose a dental professional called a Prosthodontist which is a dental professional that specializes in replacement teeth be it dentures or dental implants. Not all Prosthodontists house implants on a regular basis and if you want dental implants choosing someone who does dental implants as the majority of their practice will help insure your implants success.

There are so many different types of dental implants. There are the kind I have everywhere I have 8 implants on top and 6 on the bottom everywhere I have a dental prosthesis that attaches to the implants with screws. I do not remove them for any reason not even for dental cleanings. They are strong and secure as natural teeth. Next there are individual implants per gone tooth which is the most expensive type there is. Then there are implant supported dentures. Everywhere they house 2 or more implants and make a denture for you that has a snap type device on the teeth and they snap down onto the implants. Then there are mini implants which are very thin and the bite strength isn’t as strong as the larger dental implants but for many works very well and this is the least expensive route but again the minis secure a denture.

Cost depends on the type you get. Prices can vary depending on the area everywhere you live. Depends on how many implants you need and what type of teeth you choose. There is NO way I can give you a cost estimate since I am not a dental professional. If you choose a periodontist or oral surgeon you then have a second cost factor for the dentist and a lab fee everywhere the dentist has to send the teeth back and forth from his office to the lab in anticipation of the teeth are made impeccably. If you choose a Prosthodontist with a lab on the premises you have only 1 bill because this dental professional can make sure your teeth are perfect as the dental lab technician can really see the teeth in the mouth and what is incorrect with them. This is what I chose.

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I’ll be getting them sometime in the near future so:
1) do they sedate you? is it like a surgery?
2) do they hurt? how long will I be sore?
any info like the above would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

Answer by smilin2greeneyes
Dental implants are a wonderful way to replace teeth that are gone. Some oral surgeons will place you to sleep while placing them but honestly, the procedure is very minor and being wide awake but numb is generally a fantastic way to proceed with this treatment. You can expect soreness for a couple of days but they usually give you some type of pain meds and mouth rinse for comfort. Just follow your DDS’ instructions and you should get along fine. Excellent luck and congratulations.

Answer by Angela V
Hello, I have 2 dental implants.
I was not place out to have them done, just numbed up, they did not really hurt to have them place in, just intense pressure.
I will tell you this is a very long, pinched out process; first the implants (the screws) are place into your jawbone. Then they have to remain for 4-6 months so they bond with the jawbone before you can go on to the next step. Your dentist will place metal healing caps (attached to the screws) while you wait. The next step after about 6 months, the healing caps are removed, abuttments are attached to the screws everywhere the healing caps are and impressions are made so you can have the crowns made that attach to the abuttments. If the crowns have to be sent out to a dental lab to be made, expect a wait of 4-6 weeks before they are done. Some dentists now use a cerac machine that makes the crowns in the office, but most don’t. After the crowns are made, they have to be adjusted and glued to the abuttments.
I had problems with my gum tissue healing evenly, so I had to wait longer before the abuttments could be place on. I started on the implants in ahead of schedule April 2006, and just finished having the crowns applied Nov. 16. I am very pleased with them, they look and feel very natural. Be prepared to pay around 3000.00 to 3500.00 for each implant from start to end, including the crowns. Excellent luck!

Answer by streamcat
I do its like getting a body piercing, but the insurance company paid for it.

Answer by Dental doc
Many people.

1)depends. It can be done under local anaesthesia or even conscious sedation.
2)minimally.

Answer by commonsenseusually
In the process of getting them now.

1. Sedation is not necessary unless you are very sqeamish and usually require sedation for minor surgery.
2. It IS surgery. They are placing metal INTO a facial bone.
3. Pain typically does not last or is not that intense UNLESS you get an infection. This is vital since an infection can produce the implant to fail. – I am now on my second bone graft since an infection ruined the first one. The infection caused intense pain that vital major narcotics just to deal with.
4. The implants don’t hurt. The initial surgery may leave you sore for up to a week and that is doubtless the worst you will experience.

Now all that being said, not all dentists/oral surgeons are the same. Find out all you can. What materials do they use? A major factor in implant failure is lack of excellent osseointegration. Do your homework and find out what that is and what approaches are available to preclude that type of failure. I can tell you from personal experience that a failure can mean more extensive (and expensive) surgery.

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