Has anyone had a dental implant?  How much did it cost?  Was it worth the time and money?
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Above answers are correct in describing cost of an implant.  I have three implants (due to a skiing accident)and in retrospect, with everything that I had to go through for the implants, I would not do it again.  Knowing what I know now, I would have just gotten dentures or whatever.  I had had fixed bridgework prior to the implants and the bridgework failed, so I had to decide between implants or dentures.\n\nHowever, my son had one implant and he has been happy with his.  He does note that the implanted tooth is a bit shorter than the tooth that it is next to, but I guess that is normal and you can't really notice it.  So, he is happy with his.\n\nHere is a website dealing with the pros and cons of dental implants.
665693
I don't think that i would have the implant.We have medical records to show about ourselves,and if it is something really bad of an illness most people wear a medical bracelet to show medics or Doctor's upon arrival anyhow.I think it is great that everyday there is room for improvement with our technology,but somethings are not really in need of such extremity.This is really something you and your loved ones should sit down and discuss if you are truly serious about this issue of such an implant.Best wishes and Good Luck!
495565
700 for the root canal and around 350 for the crown.  I have had several and this seems to be my average out of pocket expense with 60% coverage.  It sucks but it's better than the toothless option.  Even people with dentures have to have alot of care so take care of what you have for as long as you can whatever the cost.  Once you catch up with the other teeth you will be happy.  I know I am.  Nothing worse than a real painful toothache or the smell of a rotten tooth.  Get er done.
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part of the price depends on your zip code.  bigger cities have bigger prices.  i usually tell patients to expect about $3000 out of posket mainly because insurance rarely covers implants.  i'd say you didn't get the best deal but you were'nt unfairly charged.
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I'd say go to Tuscon and have a dentist check it out. Better to have it done now then wait. In phoenix the upper denture cost about $1500.00 and lower partial about $700.----$1200. depending on if you want metal or what they call a "soft partial" made of acrillic. Then too, you can go to Nogales for about half that price or less. I hear they do just as good of work as here. Just have to find the right dentist. Good luck
670208
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Implants are very good. \nThey can be used to help support a denture from movement (an "overdenture") like press-studs, or they can hold fixed bridgework in place.\nThe loss of bone is not always a problem. For an overdenture it can be a benefit as it allows more room under the denture.\nNext you have to find someone and have a consultation to find out your suitability and costs. \nGet at least 2 opinions for this major undertaking. At the first consultation tell them upfront that you will be seeking a second opinion and that you would like copies of Xrays and models etc. This will save you some costs.
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my Mom just had this done.  It costs about $300 per session... but it takes probably about 3 times.  it didn't work the first time she went but after the 2nd, she saw a difference.  She had them pretty bad also.. so it depends on the person.\n\nShe said that it hurt for about a day or 2, just mild pain.  you have to cover it up for about 2 days also.
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www.implantinfo.com\nvery helpful and informative
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I work for a dentist and my dad has had it done and it is very painful and I would only do it as a last resort. Very costly. Took my dad a month. Could not eat very very bad pain.
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If I were you, I would get a 2nd opinion. And when doing so- Do not tell the dentist you are seeing about any of the prices you've already been quoted. The price $900.00 is about right for a crown, compared to my dental office (where I work). Let  me tell you that $1800 for one tooth to be extracted is ridiculous!! It is more expensive with being put under with the anestesia. But if your husband is comfortable being at the dentist and he can handle being awake, I would advise him to go without the anestesia. Extracting a tooth doesn't take that long. Most of the time is used waiting on the numbess to settle in enough so he will feel no pain. I hope I helped!
108287
Generally around $2000 per tooth in the U.S. It varies depending on what state you live in. Also, insurance will not pay for any of the procedure... the patient has to pay for them 100% out of pocket.
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I have a friend who has had her implants for almost 10 years and only until recently has her doctor mentioned getting them done again. I really think it depends on the person and their overall health. Also, it depends on the doctor. Make sure she does extensive research on the procedure itself AND the doctor she may choose.
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its been a year and 5 months since i got my implants and i never had any pain from day one (seriously). however my best friend got them done and she complained for 3 months!
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I have five. They are natural looking, natural feeling and function beautifully.  Well worth the cost if you can afford to spend it.   Much better than a bridge, as a bridge will not maintain any bone where the tooth was lost.  Whenever you lose a tooth, the bone resorbs over time.  In fact, it can happen rather quickly depending upon the individual and the location of the lost tooth (upper or lower jaw).  That is why people with dentures need to be refitted over time.  Their dentures start slipping because the jawbone has partly resorbed.  Both bone height and bone width is lost.  The same thing can happen when you have a bridge.  The result is a gap in between the replacement tooth and the gum.  Also, with a bridge, the two opposing teeth have to be "whittled down" (as I call it) and crowned when, often, those teeth are pefectly healthy and intact.  If you're trying to make a choice between and implant and bridge and can afford the implant, it's a no brainer.  Get the implant!  Good luck!
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i have had a dental implant on my #8. i also had my wisdom teeth pulled at the same time. it was painful. the pain is expected for every surgury. i think the swelling is normal. it will go down as time goes on. make sure you keep the implant very very very clean because if you dont have it clean the implant will not work properly and you will waste all that money you spent on it. the implant heals fully for about 6 months. see the doc if you have any problems.
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Depends on several things.  Did you lose your hearing?  Were you born deaf?  What is your speech like today.  Can people understand you?\n\nIf the study is used in  conjuction with the Cohclear organization its a thumbs up.  The implant runs about $80,000.00.  The sucess depends on how many wires can be attached and actually hooked up to the Cohclea, They take the place of the nerves than never formed or were damaged.  The new Nucleus power unit that has come out in the last couple of years, can actually be worn behind the ear now rather than on the belt with a wire running to the mic behind the ear and then to the transmitter.  Everything is now up behind the ear.  It also has a plug in for a Cd!!  Its now all wireless!  There are still units that you can get where the power unit is worn on the belt with a wire.  it believe they run at a slower pace.\n\nYou must remevber that the new unit runs at about 400 times faster than the old model.  It will take some getting used too.  Kinda like learning a new language.  You'll have to figure out what you hear and relate it to what you knew before!  I believe the unit now has 22 or 23 wires that can be connected. The more that work the more you will hear.   It will take about a year to get the unit tuned up after the implany