Dental implants- implication of delay in process

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I’m midway through having two dental implants. The actual implants were placed in early February and I was due to have an appointment last week for “exposure of implants” Obviously, due to the current situation, this didn’t happen and I have no idea when my treatment may resume. At the time of making last weeks appointment my dentist was very keen that I didn’t delay that particular appointment beyond last week as he said it may cause issues. Given that I was planning to attend last week I didn’t ask any questions about the potential issues however now I’m seriously concerned. I tried to email the surgery concerned and I did receive a call back from a receptionist however to be honest I’m now more worried than I was before. She said she wasn’t really sure what the implications were other than the gum may have grown too far over the implants perhaps requiring small surgery to address and there may be “quite a bit more cost than planned”
now I am mindful of the fact that it was only a receptionist that I spoke to but now I’m fretting about potential additional treatment not to say an uplift on the £5k that I’ve already committed to.
now I am mindful of the fact that it was only a receptionist that I spoke to but now I’m fretting about potential additional treatment not to say an uplift on the £5k that I’ve already committed to.
Not looking for medical advice per see however would appreciate experience from anyone who has had this part of the process delayed previously.
Thanks
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The practice is obviously picking up messages, so I would just email them again, and say that the chat with the receptionist made you more anxious rather than less, and would it be possible for the actual dentist involved to contact you either by email or ring you to talk through any implications of delay?
That will probably be more reassuring for you.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.