the pros and cons of dental inplants?
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Not necessarily.\nGiven the patient's age and sinus problems I would explore the possibility of treatment with conventional prosthodontic techniques first. A well- made denture or bridge would probably be preferable and a hell of a lot less hassle and expense.
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Blahhhhh \nWhat a bunch of crap is found here\n\nThe mouth is the fastest healing part of your body, unless there is a problem.\n\nYou should not have pain.  Contact your dentist ASAP\nHe should be the first to know when you have a question.\nNo Dentist\nNot one single one, wants something they did to snowball out of control into a major infection.  \n\nCall him
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No, because crowns require relatively healthy underlying teeth or surrounding teeth (as when you want to anchor a bridge in a tooth gap). Many people already have pretty bad teeth that would not be good candidates for getting crowns.\n\nAnother consideration is cost. Both crowns and dental implants are costly and take a lot of time to make. Dentures also require time but they are cheaper and require less work in the mouth itself. So cost and convenience are also considerations besides the quality of the teeth.
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I have been contemplating getting invisalign..how is it generally? Would anyone here recommend it?
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The one's you get from your dentist where they make a mold of your teeth and you wear them at night work really good.  The disadvantages are they may make your teeth sensitive if you overuse them.  But them you can just stop using it for a while and your teeth become normal again.  Don't buy Crest Whitestrips, they are horible to apply, they keep on slipping and I never noticed much difference with them.\nThe Laser Whitening is the best, but it is expensive and can burn your gums if they don't aim the laser properly.  But it was amazing how white they can get the teeth.  It doesn't last that long though if you drink pop and coffee.
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I worked for a doctor who specialized in the dental implants. I was in charge of filing the insurance papers and getting the payment for the patients. Unfortunately, most plans did not cover the implants at all. Only the best, most expensive plans covered a part of the implant. \n\nI can tell you that implants are the best way to go to replace a missing tooth, so if you can do it at all, go for it! You wont regret it. Just make sure you find someone who is highly regarded in this procedure. A lot of general dentists are trying to do them and they arent working out as well.
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Although there is always some level of risk associated with any surgical procedure usually there are no major long-lasting negative effects of dental implant surgery. Temporary effects include pain and swelling and inflammation of the gums. The possibility of long-term adverse effects is low, but rarely nerve or sinus injury may occur.
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yes.  My mom bought one for me a few years ago when I was in college.  It cleans your teeth much more thouroughly.  I can feel the difference when I'm done brushing.  My dentist always compliments me on how well I brush now whenever I go for a check up.
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yeah there's nothing like having your own teeth! I had 3 one was hurting like hell for day and night the others didn't hurt a bit! It saved my teeth so it's definitely worth it!
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Biofilm\nIf you are not true to your teeth they will be false to you.
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Yes, you would be amazed at the technology.  I had most of one of my front teeth knocked out.  My dentist did a repair, not replacement, and the last one he did has lasted a decade.  I eat everything I always have.
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I think they have package programs where you can get 20 teeth implants for $15,000\n\n   But tooth transplants can have long term rejection.  That means that in like 10-15 years they may get inflamed & need to be replaced again.
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A good question. I think I have a good answer. You ask yourself, "Can you love a person with fake teeth?" Maybe for some. I wouldn't mind it. It just goes to show ya, take care of your chompers, because they take care of you. I'm not a dentist.
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Well, it certainly sounds as though you are informed!  The composite resin fillings would also be my choice, however bear in mind that when "silver" fillings originated, they were commonly accepted as a "good choice" too.
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Price shoppers are the worst\n\nI get this question all the time on the phone.\nHow the heck can a dentist tell you how much it will cost to get a filling over the phone?\n\nHow many surfaces is it?\nHow phobic are you?  Will you need nitrous? \nhow deep is it?  Maybe it will need  a root canal?\nMaybe your picky and obsesive and will not be happy with\na metal filling. \n\nSmallest  filling  1 surface    $75\nImplant Crown and bone Grafting $5000\n\nhow much will it cost, . . Sheeeeessssh\n\nGood luck \nGo to the cheapest dentist in town and get the cheapest work, yeah that makes sense.
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Yes, they are expensive.  Before I could get my implants I had to have some bone grafting done.  I had one implant done 2 years ago and it cost about $3500.  That doesn't include the bone.  Some people don't need the bone replaced.  In November I had 6 more screws (implants) put in.  The cost was $7700.  But that price does not include the teeth that are attached to the implant.  A dentist will make those whereas the implants are done by a dental surgeon.  I think the teeth are about $600 each.  It is quite expensive but they will last a lifetime.  They feel just like your regular teeth.  Being young (less than 50 years old) they are the perfect choice for me.  If I had to have false teeth (dentures) I think my self image and esteem would be nil.  Plus how would I feel about a guy I was dating finding out that my teeth come out.  \n\nThere is another choice you can make.  My mother and my sister got this other kind of implants.  I think they are called mini implants.  What happends there is mini screws are put in your mouth and they stick out of your gums.  Then a special denture is made that snaps onto the screws in your mouth.  They are sturdy and secure.  You can wear them all the time, just take them out and clean them once a day.  The life of this type is about 10 years.  I think the total cost was somewhere around $12,000 for the uppers and lowers.  \n\nIf you're really interested check around for a good oral surgeon and dentist, preferably ones that work together (refers to each other).  \n\nHope this is helpful and makes sense!!
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I just had a dental implant for one of my upper incisors done in September. I had a maryland bridge there before that for over 10 years.\n\nThe bridge sucked and it looked bad (the bridge was noticeable).\n\nHowever, the implant is perfect. It's exactly the same as having a natural tooth there. Less sensitive of course, but after a couple of weeks, it's completely unnoticeable.\n\nIt was a tad expensive though... almost $5 grand. And insurance didn't cover any of it. Ouch.