"Teeth-in-an-Hour" article

[lolly5648]

Did anyone read in today's Daily Mail about this method of doing a full set of dental implants in an hour? It says there is no bleeding and virtually no pain.

I wondered if Toothsmith or Teerah had any comments on it. I only need a couple of implants but having it all done in one go is very appealing, and they use sedation which is even more attractive to me.

Thanks

[Toothsmith]

I think this is a technique for doing a full mouth.

I think it refers to the Mini Implants I was talking about on the question about dentures on the thread a few days ago.

I think they are being used for individual implants, but there is not good data on their long term survival.

Sedation is available for any type of implant. Nothing special about this sort.

The Daily Mail is often a bit vague about dental things. They seem to inhabit a world of their own!

I've not actually read the article. Is there an online source?

[lolly5648]

Hi Toothsmith

I remember you mentioning these mini implants. The Mail article does not seem to be online.

This technique is being pioneered by a dentist called Andrew Dawood in Wimpole Street. It uses computer-mapping techniques to produce a 3d image of the patients mouth which is supposed to be so accurate it can be used to make a template that can be fitted in the mouth. It then guides the surgeon to within a mm of where he needs to drill. He can then screw the titanium rods straight into the jawbone and attach the teeth.

Sounds simple doesnt it!

I think I might wait until a few more dentists report on it. I'm just worried that if I wait too long I will lose some of the bone in my upper jaw.

[Toothsmith]

I think it's been around a bit longer than the article makes out.

The computer mapping bit is probably a new innovation, but implants have been placed using acrylic templates based on CT scans for a while.

[Katinkka]

Any indications of the cost of this treatment?

[Toothsmith]

I would guess in the £20-30 k range, but not sure.

[Katinkka]

:eek: Not even selling my car would cover it.

[lolly5648]

The article said it costs about an extra £500 for the computer mapping and template on top of their normal charge for implants.

Their site doesn't seem to give costs: http://www.teethinaday.com/implants/index.html

[Dora the Explorer]

The Daily Mail is often a bit vague about dental things. They seem to inhabit a world of their own!


It's a bit vague about all things medical too - scaring people sells more papers I imagine :rolleyes:

[Dora the Explorer]

The Daily Mail is often a bit vague about dental things. They seem to inhabit a world of their own!


It's a bit vague about all things medical too - scaring people sells more papers I imagine