Tooth implants - anyone had one done?

[RogerS]

I'm more or less 'signed up' (or is that 'resigned') to having one of my teeth replaced with a tooth implant. I read the blurb from my dentist but now realise that she's being maybe a little economical with the truth as to what lies in store for me. The web isn't particularly reassuring as to the procedures involved either.

And, when I see 'intravenous sedation' on the quote, I'm thinking just what the hell am I getting into here?

So seeking reassurance really.

 

[misterfish]

SWMBO is in the process of having two implants and assures me that the process is not as bad as she thought it might be.

Firstly she is using an implant specialist clinic where one surgeon specialises in the implant and another in the teeth fitted to the implant.

Her first appointment involved reassurance and a clear explanation of what was involved and a fancy computer 3D x-ray to show what was what. As an IT professional I was very impressed.

The second appointment for the insertion of the implants into the jaw bone and removal of the old teeth was much less traumatic than expected. Hannah had to take a large dose of antibiotics an hour before the procedure. After the local anaesthetic wore off she was a bit sore but it was the stitches that were a bit annoying as her tounge kept playing with them. The stitches dissolved and fell out after about a week and she had to use antiseptic mothwash during that time.

At that stage we had to wait about three months to ensure that the implants were fixed and ossified into place. Last week we went back and this was checked and all OK and a temporary plastic post/tooth fitted. Currently she is doing the mouthwash and stitches thing again as this procedure involved a small incicion in the gum to expose the implant socket, and her mouth is understandably a bit sore.

She now has to wait another three or four weeks for the appointment to get the new teeth made and fitted.

Only last night she actually said that the procedure had been much less traumatic than she expected and that it was infinitely more preferable than wearing dentures.

We did look into the option of going abroad to get this done cheaper, but decided the reassurance of having it done locally was worth the extra cost.

In another month it should all be finished.

Hannah has no regrets so far.

Misterfish

 

[Fred Page]

No experience Roger but I know a great deal about the opposite process.
Sergeant Wilson to Captain Mainwairing: " Are you sure that's wise Sir?"
Fred

 

[Bodrighy]

SWMBO (a demtal nurse) just read the response by Misterfish and reckons that he has covered it all. The only thing she queried was the procedure being done by a team which she reckons is unusual.

Pete

 

[RogerS]

Many thanks, everyone. You've put my mind at rest.

 

[gwaithcoed]

Hello Roger can we have some WIP pics please :evil:

Alan

 

[the_g_ster]

Hey,

I had one, and it went pretty well.

What tooth is it you're gettting done?

It does sadly cost a fortune, and having somebody hammer a pin into your head whilst awake is pretty freaky, doesn't hurt, but makes a crazy noise.

Feel free to PM me to chat through it if you like, you should also ge a fixed quote too. You should ask too about gun retention, as some work can lead to more gum loss than you may think.

G

 

[Marky]

Hi All.

I have an implant, or rather just the pin. I had it fitted in april after a bad abcess meant losing the tooth.

It was fitted (the pin that is) when I had the tooth out and all went fine.

Now, I am led to belive that I should of had secondary antibiotics in the socket for a few days to clear the remains of the abcess.

I was extremely busy with work and didnt get back to the dentist after three Months.

However, after four months I caught flu, well thats what I though it was and went to bed for a couple of days.

Didnt get ant better so went to the doc's, she sent me to hospital.

The upshot being, I was in septic shock caused by the remains of the abcess building up for four months.

If anyone in the medical field, i had a blood infection count (CRP) of 470. Your normal count should be about 5/10, bad cold 30/40, deaths doorstep 250...

Spent four weeks in hospital on mammoth amounts of antibiotics and eventually after 6 weeks was able to return to work.

I was sent the bill for the dental work while in hospital, I sent it back and am now sueing for damages, they gave me a 50/50 chance of survival.

I would say howver that the implant work was perfect and didnt hurt a bit.

Just make sure the work is spotlessly clean.

Marky

 

[RogerS]

Bloody hell, Marky - thank God you survived. Sounds as if you had the 'instant implant' (if I remember the term correctly). The pin went in the same time that you had the tooth extracted? Is that correct?

I had an abscess at the bottom of my tooth when it was extracted but was given no antibiotics.

Bodrighy - any chance you could ask SWMBO why she thought Misterfish's procedure was strange.

 

[devonwoody]

Lot of stuff made in China these days Roger. :roll:

 

[Marky]

Thats right roger, it as an instant implant as you say.

The pin went into the socket left from one of the root prongs. However, the abcess was building up for about 3 weeks as I was in Scotland for a funeral.

It was really bad luck as you say, as this procedure can be carried out straight away, but as the abcess was that bad, the dental surgeons at the hospital said he should have gone for the belt and braces approach.

Like I said before though, the implant went just fine...

Marky

 

[misterfish]

SWMBO (a demtal nurse) just read the response by Misterfish and reckons that he has covered it all. The only thing she queried was the procedure being done by a team which she reckons is unusual.

It so happens that our dentist is part of the team - the one that does the final 'tooth' part of the procedure - he splits his week between the two practices. Hannah was impressed by the professionalism, competence and putting at ease of the surgeon doing the procedure.

As others have said it is an expensive procedure - as is all dental treatment. We have to go private here - there are very few NHS dentists left and those that do remain are changing to private practice. However, the private treatment seems more thorough that we used to get on the NHS.

MisterFish

 

[RogerS]

Misterfish - did your wife have intravenous sedation? if so, why and was she glad that she did?

Thanks

Roger

 

[devonwoody]

Misterfish - did your wife have intravenous seduction? if so, why and was she glad that she did?


Funny thing to post Roger

 

[RogerS]

Think you might need to pop to your optician, dw

 

[misterfish]

Misterfish - did your wife have intravenous sedation? if so, why and was she glad that she did?

Hi Roger

Hannah says that the surgeon was very skillful in his use of local anaesthetic - numbing the areas to be operated on very effectively. Also his 'chairside manner' instilled confidence. No sedation was offered or needed. After the anaesthetic wore off she just used Nurofen (Ibuprofen) to reduce discomfort, but it was much less painful than she expected - the anticipation was was much worse than the actuality!

She has also added that living with me has removed any further need for sedation as I can effectively send her to sleep by explaining things in too much (unnecessary) detail!

Hannah is happy to talk to you about her experience if you want. PM me and I'll let you have our phone number.

Misterfish

Misterfish - did your wife have intravenous seduction? if so, why and was she glad that she did?

Is devonwoody fantasizing about intravenous seduction or was your original post modified?

 

[RogerS]

Misterfish - did your wife have intravenous seduction? if so, why and was she glad that she did?

Is devonwoody fantasizing about intravenous seduction or was your original post modified?

I think the former! It's all those viruses he keeps catching

 

[Richardhw]

I've had one of my front ones done and now I can again, I think Misterfish has covered everything in great detail, the worst part is having the injections for the local anasthetic (hammer) . it's time consuming as there is a lot of healing time involved but well worth the time and money (to me anyway). Go and have it done, thinking about it really is worse than having it done.
PM me aswell if you feel the need

 

[mailee]

Hey nowt wrong with Chinese dentists Devonwoody. I use them everytime I return there. I would say they are just as good if not better than ours and less than half the price. I can't fault them mate. :wink:

 

[devonwoody]

Mailee.

The problem that can arise with a chinese dentist is that some are slightly built and when needing to extract a patients tooth it has been noticed that their right leg placed against the patients shoulder to obtain the necessary leverage causes considerable discomfort in addition to soreness in the mouth. :wink: