Dentist is lining me up for one, Cost is high (I assume, waiting for quote) but I was curious about the pain level?
Have had teeth removed including a hammer and chisel wisdom tooth job, while conscious. :)
Implants have a section that screws into the jaw bone so I wandering how the pain level compares to a removal?
Also, any tips?
Thanks
I had 2 done at the same time last year, adjacent to one another. I was also concerned about the pain level. I had a very good dentist and didn't really feel anything after the anaesthetic. Root canal was much worse.
just wondering, what causes need for root canal
Nerve root on the way out, due to decay.
Yes, have had numerous - 6 in total over a number of year.
The pain is minimal when have the implant itself inserted. It goes into the bone, and bone has no nerve so therefore no pain. The sensation of it being screwed in can be a bit confronting I suppose when you think about it.
There would be some pain in the removal of the tooth that is to be replaced, or if the tooth has been gone for some time and the gum has closed then some pain when it is cut. You dentist would obviously keep this to a minimum with local anaesthetic.
Most of the pain will be in your pocket though.
Tips: Unless you are completely confident with your dentist and they have a track record of successful implants ask for a referral to a prosthodontist.
Don't rush things and put plenty time aside. The implant base will need to fuse with your jaw bone before the abutment and crown can be fitted. Your dentist will advise, but budget in or around 6 months.
If the 'margins' aren't there in your existing bone you may need a bone implant. Very straightforward - just more cost.
If you have coverage in your health insurance see if you can spread the treatment over 2 calendar years, e.g., implant one year, crown the other year.
Good luck!
Just out of interest, how much do they cost?
ball park figure - $5000 per implant. may be higher if you require bone augmentation
you'll be surprised at how painless the procedure is. as some have already mentioned here root canal treatment is much more unpleasant
Maybe consider getting it done in Thailand, it would be a lot cheaper.
Sea Smile in Phuket has prices on their website.
I had a lot of work done in the Philippines because of cost savings ($40k saving!). However I didn't get the one implant I needed there because it requires several visits over a couple of months. So not practical. Unless you can make multiple trips or plan to be there for an extended period.
They have to prep, possibly do bone grafts, fit the implant, wait for that to settle and then finally fit the crown on top. I had at least 3 visits over several months. Mine was also around $5k.
I had one done towards the end of last year. Mine was one of the upper pre-molars. No pain at all on the day it was done (I did out an ice pack on it). Started to hurt about 30 hours after the op and pain level increased really rapidly to a high level but i had a panadeine forte presciprtion and one dose of that brought it under control and no further pain at all.
I haven't yet had the crown put on to the implant (i believe that may be uncomfortable, rather than painful, as the teeth re-adjust their positions).
I understand teeth at the front might be more painful.
I just took the day of the op and the following day off work.
Thanks for all the replies, the tooth has already had the root removed, it has had a crown on it for the last few years but the tooth underneath had eroded and there's nothing for the crown to attach to anymore.
The only real pain comes from the wallet extractions along the way, even with top cover extras you still pay most.
Definitely go for the best local specialist, you really don't want some 2nd rate guy mess this up, infections, pain, cracked jaw…
I also would strongly recommend against overseas. Apart from the above reasons, also consider you need multiple visits spaced out over month and ready access in case something does go wrong.
Cheers, yup I wasn't considering overseas for this kind of thing. :)
Not as bad as you imagine. You have to wait about 3? months after extraction for initial consultation, and later implant, and 3 months later another consultation. Then to my own dentist for the crowning. Cost for me was about $3200 plus consultations at $? each. Excluding the crowning cost. And so all up about $4,800. Had 3. Number 4 will be this year. I recommend having them done.
So long dental inplants
Had mine done at Ashford Hospital (Adelaide) under a general, 'cos I'm a cry-baby.
No pain, but just a bit of pressure later as the crown was screwed on.
Zero cost under BUPA top cover for hospital/surgeon/anesthetist, and $200 at the dentist.
Albeit much lower valuing supports dental tourism, I emphatically exhort against it. The main reason is basic and natural: should issues emerge, you'll need to return for treatment, or get treatment locally at included expense.
Specifically, dental inserts can be a multi-visit issue for generally patients. You may start with assessment and medical procedure for bone joining. Following a while of mending, you'll have embed position medical procedure, which likewise needs to recuperate to empower the embed to solidly security with jawbone. Now, the projection and transitory crown will be introduced. A lasting crown takes a week or so to make, and should be introduced.
Is it accurate to say that you are set up to live in India, Greece, Mexico or another minimal effort area for a while to have this done? Furthermore, return whether you create peri-implantitis later on?
I had mine in Melbourne with Care Family Dental. Their website link to learn more.
I said most of that above, last February.
Done first one 2 years ago in Europe, went back in December for holidays and fitted a crown and got another surgery done few days after. Took 15min because bone was good and thick. Almost no pain afterwards just slight discomfort for a week while it heals.
Surgery cost $900, crown $600. Ends up cheaper than here even when you add up flights that are usually pricier over Christmas break.
“All on 4 Plus”
I saw this advertisement for all on four dental implants in Australia. (see link below)
Dental Implants Costs
All On 4 Plus® is a dental implants treatment involving the fixed and permanent replacement of missing or damaged teeth using small titanium anchors that…
https://www.allon4plus.com.au/dental-implants-costs
This guy (Dr Fibishenko) is a general dentist, NOT a specialist. He is a bit cheeky with his aggressive advertising and uses deceptive language like, “I am an implant surgeon” and “my practice is limited to dento-facial surgery”, which some may falsely interpret as him saying he is a dental specialist. He is NOT a registered specialist! He has not had Any Australian accredited postgraduate surgical training. He is a general dentist who did a couple of weekend courses overseas who misleads the public he is a specialist surgeon.
He promotes his (and his franchised associates who work at his chain of “All on 4 plus practices” who are all also general dentists with no surgical training) practice in which he does risky surgery including placing zygomatic dental implants into the cheek bones (which is generally accepted is a procedure that only a registered specialist oral surgeon should be doing).
He then actively encourages on his website, social media, and print advertising that his patients should apply for early release of their super funds so they can afford his $50,000 dollar fee!!
Pretty un-australian and I would say a potential risk to the public.
I have a family member who has had a similar procedure completed. It is a complex procedure that is not without risks. My family member had theirs performed by a specialist oral surgeon and a specialist prosthodontist team who were trained in Australia (not by a bunch of cowboys) And…. they also paid less than $50,000 as well!
If you are thinking about investing in an expensive and complex procedure like this.. I would highly recommend staying away from most of these “all on” franchised offices run by general dentists and instead seek the advice of an Australian trained dental specialist.
If you are unsure if your dentist is a registered specialist; you can check at this website:
https://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/Advertising-…
Something to think about.
Thanks for the detailed post and links, might be useful later on
Btw after your family member got the allon4 done, do they look like real teeth? Like can anyone tell its fake teeth?
Yes, they look very real. The mistake many patient's make is telling the dentist that they want really "white" and "hollywood" teeth. Those usually are a dead giveaway they are fake. Natural teeth are very slightly yellow/ creamy coloured.. and may have some slight imperfections. A good lab will try to create something that looks natural.
Thanks man, so what was recovery like? Was it no solid food for a few weeks?
Also even with real teeth some people do professional whiting, looks real to me?
I agree. Too perfect looks false. And too white is a dead set give away, especially as you age!
Is it root canal? Then, yes prepare yourself for Pain. Also if the quote comes in too high, and you dont have enough allowance on the health fund, ask your dentist to schedule it at end of year so you can use 2018 and 2019 allowance.