Hello. I had an apiectomy performed on a large fron tooth last December. To make a long story short, the specialist declared the procedure a failure. The tooth is mobile and has pain from time to time.
He says I am a candidate for an implant. Cost $2400!
If I have this done, will the implant work? At the time of extraction, will I leave the office with some type of temporary tooth? Please help. Thanks. I have asked the dentist for a discount in light of the failed apio. I am waiting for his response. Thanks.
2007-10-14 12:23:34 · 5 answers · asked by garrisonjj 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Hopefully the fee for the failed apico will be deducted from the implant fee.
Keep in mind that an implant procedure can take 6 months to complete. You'll have a healing cap placed over the implant and it will be sticking out of your gums. A temporary crown cannot be placed on this... this is to make sure your body doens't reject the implant. You'll probably have something called a Flipper made by your general dentist prior to your implant visit to fill the gap until the implant 'takes'.
Then it's back to the general dentist for an impression for the crown that will replace the healing cap. You'll have additonal charges for the 'screw' that goes into the implant, as well as the crown fee...probably another $1000 or so.
Best of Luck~
2007-10-14 12:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by CDA~NY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
O the specialist gave you a good option cus implants are long lasting treatment and of course it would look very good too cosmetic wise. As far as what you'll have when you leave the office that day is probably a temporarily retainer with fake tooth attached to the retainer where the missing spot is until the tissue heal and then in about 4 or 6 weeks latter they'll ask you to return and they could possibly make you a temp crown using the implant they placed on your first visit. If am not mistaking they'll have you wait for about 6 month for the tissue and bone to completely heel before they start working on your final crown. Hay its gonna be lots waiting time before you actually get ur permanent work but its completely worth of waiting. As far as the price i'm not exactly sure how much other office charge but i heard its fairly expensive but again its not gonna be any kind of investment that you'll regret letter. Its a wonderful long lasting treatment ever these days. Hay hope everything goes well and i would say get it over with as fast as you can and enjoy ur smile. Hope this helps
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I'm just a dental hygiene student;)
2007-10-14 12:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by Lala 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cleanliness and oral hygiene is very important for the success of dental implants. Periodontal disease involves progressive loss of bone, which also directly relates to the success of the dental implant. I would have the tooth removed and wait the four to six months (or whatever your dentist/oral surgeon suggests). At that point, he/she will evaluate the bone to ensure the quality and quantity is adequate, and if so, an implant can be placed at that point. If not, a bone graft may have to be placed and either the implant placed simultaneously or another healing period of four to six months, followed by implant placement. I suspect that you will need bone grafting, whether or not the implant is placed simultaneously or not though. Good luck!
2016-05-22 13:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by christian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2400 $ cost? That is a LOT cheaper then it could be... The implant is for sure to work, it pretty much just snaps in, the implant part itself, is put into your bone, so that will stay for sure. Yes you will leave with a temporary tooth for four months, to let it heal and settle...
2007-10-14 12:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by chippychip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.
2014-12-22 19:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anjana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋