Last night I had subtle toothache on one of my molar teeth that I had root canal and crowned 10 years ago, and after some research I came to conclusion that I need a dental implant - the tooth had a light crack on back then.
Can anyone recommend me good dentists with reasonable price based in Sydney?
I was reading some comments that the dental implant costs about $5k, is it still the case? I don't think I need a bone graft for tooth implant so it wouldn't be the higher end of the treatment.
Dental Implant Advice - Sydney
Unacceptable on 05/06/2020 - 19:01
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5k it is
Lol you’re willing to accept you need an implant solely based off your research online, but you’re not willing to accept that it will cost $5,000 based on your research online?
Go see 2-3 dentists and get some proper advice/quotes.
The cost of dental work varies significantly based on where you are and where you go. The only way to get the lowest price is to get advice from a few places you’d be willing to get the work done.
Lisa needs braces
Dental plan.
Why do dentists spend years studying dentistry when Mr Google has all the answers smh
Get proper dental advice from a proper dentist first
My partner works for a dental implant surgeon. Single implants start from $5.5k at her practice.
She suggested the following:
1. Get it assessed by a dentist. If you're right, then
2. Tooth would be removed
3. Could be immediate implant or you might have to wait for healing (depends on the severity but healing could be around 8 weeks)
4. Get a 3D bone scan to determine if bone grafts are needed
5. Proceed with implantOnce you do step #2, just make sure you're on top of step 3-5 as there could be implications if you take your time and don't follow the surgeon's timelines.
I am a dentist.
You should just visit any dentist and get the area assessed (checked and xrayed etc), to see if your self diagnosis is correct.
Tooth pain can be caused by many things not just cracked root canal. It could be reinfection, gum disease, grinding, oral cancer etc etc
So honestly just visit any dentist and they will diagnose it and give you options.
If you're unsure which dentist to go to then just ask friends or family, or work colleagues for recommendations.
I am interested in mini implants, top and bottom. Am unable to tolerate dentures. Any one know of an australian dentist that does this?
You would need to keep the tooth healthy and in place for as long as possible with the help from dentists because the next stage, if it cannot remain in, will be pulling it out and healing while enjoying soft or blended food for weeks. So go to the specialist and do a check to see what's happening first and ask for advice. Don't do anything on the spot if it is not urgent so you have time to think about it. Implants come into picture much later and are not always necessary.
“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.
Seek proper medical advice rather than dr google.