Has anyone had a tooth inplant (Fake tooth put in) how much did yours cost? did it hurt? I'm getting one soon and I just want to know a little about them.
2007-11-08 07:27:07 · 6 answers · asked by Nooonameee 4 in Health ➔ Dental
I am in the final process of getting an implant now. From friends who have them already, I understand they are great & last forever - long past your own teeth.
The cost can vary depending on the dentist. Mine is costing around 4K by the time I pay the periodontist for the surgery portion then my own dentist for the final tooth. I have heard of higher & lower.
The process is long. Your own tooth is pulled then you wait 4 months for the gum to heal. Then the base is implanted requiring a 2nd surgery to implant it into your jaw. After, you wait 4 months again for it to all set in right - normally allowing for bone graft. Then a 3rd surgery to cut away your gums which grow over the implant base. A month or so later it is finally time to actually put in the new tooth. I am at that point.
It has not been painful but it has definitely been time consuming. From the time your tooth is surgically removed until the final implant is in place you are talking 9-10 months during which you have a false tooth like a retainer.
2007-11-08 07:42:27 · answer #1 · answered by XPig 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grinding down the tooth to put a false cap on is a "crown", whereas "implant" implies putting a pin in the jaw to support the false tooth (i.e. the original roots are unsaveable). Despite novacaine, this is a somewhat painful and seriously uncomfortable procedure (the doc will wear a plastic guard over their face for blood).
Pricewise, hope that you have good insurance. An implant can easily run a thousand bucks (not including the necessary root canal).
2007-11-08 07:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by Geoff S. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 15:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had some work done on my teeeth. What ended up happening was they ground down my teeth into little stumps. It was insanely painful. I got several several novicain shots. then they use a special glue and stick a hollow fake tooth over my originals. They hurt like hell for days. Even afterwards months and years later they were still sensitive near my gum line. I think there is several different kinds of implants so i suggest researching all types. Good luck
2007-11-08 07:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by Evilish13 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It cost alot, apprx. 3,600.00 with the crown. It didn't hurt.
Good Luck, you'll like it.
2007-11-09 14:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by Bill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure....and its called an "implant"
2007-11-08 07:29:46 · answer #6 · answered by Rockstar ☆ 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋