I had bone graft surgery two years ago and currently have partial upper and lower dentures. I am an executive and feel very uncomfortable. I need to have the implants done as soon as possible, however, it must be affordable.
- Michael from Maryland
Michael,
I’m not sure I understand your question. But I wanted to comment on your search for affordable dental implants.
You need to be very careful here. Dental implants is the number one area of dentistry for malpractice lawsuits, and it comes from the temptation for patients that gets transferred to dentists to look for shortcuts. You can always find a dentist who will cut corners for you and do it cheaper, but the risks are great. If the dentist, for example, uses a panographic x-ray or single CT scan view, it can save hundreds of dollars. But you risk perforations or nerve impingement from inadequate care being exercises in planning the case. If less expensive root form parts are used, it can save hundreds of dollars per implant placed, but then you have screws that don’t fit precisely and the implants may then only last a few years, and loose parts can contribute to infections.
So be careful and look for reputable practitioners who have adequate credentials and are members of respected implant organizations. That’s my advice.
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