TEETH

[Tippy]

Just curious what people think here. I had a tooth extracted a while ago and never got the implant. I just didn't much like the idea of having a metal tooth in my mouth.

But I think there are consequences of not getting it.

I guess I'm just not sure what's best to do.


Any feedback on implants would be helpful.

Cheers!

 

[FrancisK]

Just curious what people think here. I had a tooth extracted a while ago and never got the implant. I just didn't much like the idea of having a metal tooth in my mouth.

But I think there are consequences of not getting it.

I guess I'm just not sure what's best to do.


Any feedback on implants would be helpful.

Cheers!

Is it in a spot where you can see it? Does it affect anything? If not then who cares. My sister is funny she got a gold tooth in the back because they last forever she jokes about it a lot, you can't ever see it anyway.

Coincidentally I was just proposed a business investment to bring in some top of the line implants from Sweden, the guy wants to expand to the USA. Did you know the very best of the best implants don't even cost $200? Most dentists buy crap ones that cost them around $80, also the machine to implant them is only a few thousand bucks. They also are not made to order, the companies that your dentist gets it from just have a thousand different variations of teeth and they match it up to yours.

One thing I can offer which may be helpful which I found out doing my DD on the potential business opportunity. There is actually a new technology coming down the pipe in the next few years which will make the current method and style of implants obsolete, it's already being used but it won't be the norm for a while.

 

[Tippy]

Is it in a spot where you can see it? Does it affect anything? If not then who cares. My sister is funny she got a gold tooth in the back because they last forever she jokes about it a lot, you can't ever see it anyway.

Coincidentally I was just proposed a business investment to bring in some top of the line implants from Sweden, the guy wants to expand to the USA. Did you know the very best of the best implants don't even cost $200? Most dentists buy crap ones that cost them around $80, also the machine to implant them is only a few thousand bucks. They also are not made to order, the companies that your dentist gets it from just have a thousand different variations of teeth and they match it up to yours.

One thing I can offer which may be helpful which I found out doing my DD on the potential business opportunity. There is actually a new technology coming down the pipe in the next few years which will make the current method and style of implants obsolete, it's already being used but it won't be the norm for a while.

Good to know.

I think the main reason is that I already had half the surgey. I had some drilling done to prepare for the implant and then just...didn't get it. So it seems kinda weird that I just had my mouth mutilated for no reason.

What kind of technology is that by the way?

 

[Let God Arise]

Assuming the missing tooth is in the back, where it's not visible, there is only one potential issue: shifting, which can affect the chewing mechanism. Your teeth are always moving and if there is a large gap, the other teeth with shift to fill that space, potentially misaligning some of them. Teeth don't just stay fixed permanently in one spot, but rely on the horizontal AND vertical position to stay in their correct place. In the same way, if say a pre-molar or molar is missing, the tooth directly above it will continue to grow downwards and become abnormally long, as well as the teeth adjacent shifting to fill the gap.

 

[GoodShepherd]

Within the last 3 years Iv lost 3 teeth, 2 extracted and the one I just let it stay there and break off on its own, the roots and 1/3 of the tooth are still there so it doesnt actually look as noticable as the extracted teeth.

Its not noticable at all, only when I laugh with my mouth open is it visible they are at the back, I didnt want to do any root canals because they can be bad for your health, I have zero interest in fixing my teeth but my wife really wants me too for her sake she likes a full mouth of teeth besides these missing teeth I have perfectly straight teeth, a colgate smile.

Yip I also dont like the idea of implanting a tooth or drilling into my jaw bone, Im concerned it can damage my jaw for no good reason.

 

[GoodShepherd]

Is it in a spot where you can see it? Does it affect anything? If not then who cares. My sister is funny she got a gold tooth in the back because they last forever she jokes about it a lot, you can't ever see it anyway.

Coincidentally I was just proposed a business investment to bring in some top of the line implants from Sweden, the guy wants to expand to the USA. Did you know the very best of the best implants don't even cost $200? Most dentists buy crap ones that cost them around $80, also the machine to implant them is only a few thousand bucks. They also are not made to order, the companies that your dentist gets it from just have a thousand different variations of teeth and they match it up to yours.

One thing I can offer which may be helpful which I found out doing my DD on the potential business opportunity. There is actually a new technology coming down the pipe in the next few years which will make the current method and style of implants obsolete, it's already being used but it won't be the norm for a while.

Where and how could I order myself something like this for my missing teeth? My wife wants me to sort out my missing teeth so just want to do it for her

 

[RedLagoon]

Maybe combine this thread (mods help us out) with the thread I made "dental health". Cheers

 

[Thomas More]

Within the last 3 years Iv lost 3 teeth, 2 extracted and the one I just let it stay there and break off on its own, the roots and 1/3 of the tooth are still there so it doesnt actually look as noticable as the extracted teeth.

Its not noticable at all, only when I laugh with my mouth open is it visible they are at the back, I didnt want to do any root canals because they can be bad for your health, I have zero interest in fixing my teeth but my wife really wants me too for her sake she likes a full mouth of teeth besides these missing teeth I have perfectly straight teeth, a colgate smile.

Yip I also dont like the idea of implanting a tooth or drilling into my jaw bone, Im concerned it can damage my jaw for no good reason.

I had a bad tooth that I let go for months last year, and finally got it yanked. They want a lot of money for a bridge, and even more for an implant, and it's way in the back, so I'm fine with leaving it out for now. I ended up having some cavities and bad fillings fixed too.

I realized in hindsight my tooth decay had been giving me bad breath, and was glad to have it fixed. After that experience, I started to notice when other people have untreated dental problems, just from their breath. There is a particular smell to tooth decay. I went out to lunch with a group from church recently, and two of the men had the problem noticeably.

I assume most people in this situation don't realize it. I'd recommend getting any deferred maintenance on teeth taken care of, at least as far as extractions and cavity repair.

 

[FrancisK]

Where and how could I order myself something like this for my missing teeth? My wife wants me to sort out my missing teeth so just want to do it for her

You wouldnt be able to, you still have to be trained on the machine and they wont do it if youre not a "doctor" it's not something you can do yourself at home. I don't know if you're in the USA but if you are I could potentially pull some strings for you if you're willing to travel to Michigan and I do proceed with investing in this business which it's looking like I might do, always happy to help any brother here with anything I possibly could.

That being said, go to a foreign country and get them done for next to nothing. There is nothing about dentistry where you need to be concerned about doing it outside the USA it's totally based on experience, the best doctor is just as good as the worst doctor because it's all just procedural.

 

[PurpleUrkel]

I am not a dentist but I am a future implant patient who has done a lot of research on the subject.

I had a tooth extracted a while ago and never got the implant....But I think there are consequences of not getting it.

There are...

Teeth don't just stay fixed permanently in one spot, but rely on the horizontal AND vertical position to stay in their correct place...

True. Your teeth on both sides of the empty socket have already begun shifting. You risk a "domino effect" of losing more teeth by not filling the empty space of the lost tooth. Your moving teeth will shift your bite thus putting your remaining teeth into unnatural positions of "stressful" contact with each other causing them to crack.

I'm getting 4 implants but first have to get braces to realign my bite because I waited too long.

That being said, go to a foreign country and get them done for next to nothing. There is nothing about dentistry where you need to be concerned about doing it outside the USA it's totally based on experience, the best doctor is just as good as the worst doctor because it's all just procedural.

I don't believe this to be true but will let a dentist (if we have one here) correct me if I'm wrong. Implants can be tricky sometimes requiring bone grafts and sinus lifts. Implants are major oral surgery and the better your surgeon the better your outcome. Like with anything else, you get what you pay for.

If you can't afford the best private care then I suggest a highly ranked dental school. At a world class dental school you can pay extra to have the professors (who are all professional dentists with years of experience) do your work and the students will assist. The great thing about a dental school is you have a team working on your dental issue(s)where there are lots of eyeballs on "the work" which ensures good, unrushed work with less errors. In addition, a dental school basically insures their work and should complications arise they are more likely to fix the problem without pushback and/or charging you more money.

 

[FrancisK]

I am not a dentist but I am a future implant patient who has done a lot of research on the subject.

There are...

True. Your teeth on both sides of the empty socket have already begun shifting. You risk a "domino effect" of losing more teeth by not filling the empty space of the lost tooth. Your moving teeth will shift your bite thus putting your remaining teeth into unnatural positions of "stressful" contact with each other causing them to crack.

I'm getting 4 implants but first have to get braces to realign my bite because I waited too long.

I don't believe this to be true but will let a dentist (if we have one here) correct me if I'm wrong. Implants can be tricky sometimes requiring bone grafts and sinus lifts. Implants are major oral surgery and the better your surgeon the better your outcome. Like with anything else, you get what you pay for.

If you can't afford the best private care then I suggest a highly ranked dental school. At a world class dental school you can pay extra to have the professors (who are all professional dentists with years of experience) do your work and the students will assist. The great thing about a dental school is you have a team working on your dental issue(s)where there are lots of eyeballs on "the work" which ensures good, unrushed work with less errors. In addition, a dental school basically insures their work and should complications arise they are more likely to fix the problem without pushback and/or charging you more money.

Well for whatever it's worth I have multiple older relatives who have gone to Iraq for a full set of implants at probably 10% of the cost they would be here in the USA, it used to be Turkey but since Iraq has started to come around and them originally being from Iraq they went there. They look great and there weren't any issues, Iraq isn't really known for their medical prowess since they were bombed back into the Middle Ages a few races ago but also your barber used to be your dentist....

Not to minimize any medical procedure but things like this which for all intents and purposes are "cosmetic" experience means more than any shiny degree on the wall.

 

[PurpleUrkel]

... but things like this which for all intents and purposes are "cosmetic"...

The cosmetic improvement is secondary to the issue of stabalizing your teeth (and bite) to prevent further tooth loss. When you lose a tooth it is important to fill the void of the lost tooth to keep your remaining teeth from shifting. In addition, having a full set of well-aligned teeth makes it much more comfortable (and hence enjoyable) to eat and chew food.

I have multiple older relatives who have gone to Iraq for a full set of implants at probably 10% of the cost they would be here in the USA.

I would not advise white American men to go to Iraq for implants, though I'm glad to hear things worked out for your relatives who are originally from there.

In addition, not all implant procedures are the same. Some are more complicated than others (due to age, overall physical/oral health, closeness of socket to sinus, jaw bone density at site, etc.). For example, one of my implants requires a bone graph and the complete procedure from beginning to end will take 6 months. I can't just fly into Iraq and get the implant in a day for that tooth. It's a bit more complicated than that.

 

[FrancisK]

The cosmetic improvement is secondary to the issue of stabalizing your teeth (and bite) to prevent further tooth loss. When you lose a tooth it is important to fill the void of the lost tooth to keep your remaining teeth from shifting. In addition, having a full set of well-aligned teeth makes it much more comfortable (and hence enjoyable) to eat and chew food.

I would not advise white American men to go to Iraq for implants, though I'm glad to hear things worked out for your relatives who are originally from there.

In addition, not all implant procedures are the same. Some are more complicated than others (due to age, overall physical/oral health, closeness of socket to sinus, jaw bone density at site, etc.). For example, one of my implants requires a bone graph and the complete procedure from beginning to end will take 6 months. I can't just fly into Iraq and get the implant in a day for that tooth. It's a bit more complicated than that.

I'm not saying for anyone to go to Iraq, I mentioned it as an example speaking in general to dentistry in other countries. I've never had any work done in other countries and I'm certainly not a dentist, I simply know of many people who have specifically gotten implants in other countries successfully for a fraction of the price.....iraq, turkey and even Mexico.

 

[RedLagoon]

Singapore has the best dental practitioners in the world but it won't be cheap.

Look I'm not saying there are "bad" dentists around but there certainly are good butchers.

You get what you pay for in the end, the mouth is the closest to the brain.