Advise needed for teeth replacement

mumajo

I knocked my front teeth out on push bike at aged 11. I've had quite a few bridges over the years (now mid 40) & every time a bit more of the tooth has been filed away & rebuilt & theres just not enough tooth left to play around with any more I guess.

donteatthat

Teeth lose due to trauma usually have lost too much bone anyway to consider implants.
Do you have an implant treatment proposal / consent form? I would trust that this should answer any questions you may have BEFORE treatment begins.

mumajo

Implants won't be done on the missing teeth as there is no bone, but two either side, I will have to have 4 roots removed first.

donteatthat

That sounds quite resonable. I would advise you to speak to the dentist with any concerns over this before you commence any treatment.

mumajo

I find it really hard to speak with him. I say what if it they fail, he just says they won't. I don't really know what I should be asking him. Also I think the letter I received today means he wants paying in advance is that normal?

mumajo

Thanks for your help donteatthat I think I'm just having last minute nerves & want someone to tell me it will be OK & I am doing the right thing. If any one has any further advice or experience to add please, please do so.

donteatthat

I am sure it will be fine, but my best advice would be that you must feel comfortable to ask these questions to the dentist, and he should be happy to give you the honest answer. The truth is, that implants can fail, and he should not only be able to give you an honest answer to the overall success rate, but HIS OWN too. His may be 100%, but given that the best implant dentists in the world have failures, I would doubt it.
I would expect a payment before the surgery for placement, but my arrangements are usually to pay half at the time of placement, and the balance when the implant has been restored, with a discount if it is all paid upfront.

HTH DET

Danni1979

Hi my other half is going in hosp on thurs to have all her teeth out, she i trying to decide on what to do afterwards, does ne1 no wot the best options r?? Posted for my brother on my behalf

suki1964

Danni1979 wrote: »

Hi my other half is going in hosp on thurs to have all her teeth out, she i trying to decide on what to do afterwards, does ne1 no wot the best options r?? Posted for my brother on my behalf

What options has she been offered?

Danni1979

She has been offered dentures or perment inplants, wot is best??