Dental implants

[scotman]

Hi all

I have been getting a touch of toothache lately. It is in a molar that has been filled and refilled several times so it is probably on its last legs.
Can anyone give a ballpark cost figure for replacing a molar with an implant? If you have had implants done how long does it take from start to finish? How did you decide where to go?

thanks.

[Buenchico]

If you're referring to private treatment, I think that you'd probably rather not know the answer to your question!

Quoted at 'starting from £1450' here:
http://www.dentalimpl...d-and-needs-replacing

and £2100 here:
http://www.balsallcom...ntalImplants1501.html

'Surgically implanting teeth' comes into Band 2 of the NHS charge list, at £47:
http://www.nhs.uk/chq...=74&SubCategoryID=742

Chris

[bednobs]

you cant get it done on the nhs - the dentists have a contract to make you "orally healthy" and that includes extraction

[karenmac60]

Oh, found it online - Esso.

[karenmac60]

Oops - wrong thread!

[boxtops]

I would rather go for root canal treatment - it sounds nasty but doesn't hurt, with injection - then a crown. My crowns cost about £300 each privately and (touch wood) have caused me no trouble at all since.

[woofgang]

All implants are private dentistry. The NHS will surgically implant a tooth that has been knocked out but they don't do implants as such. Expect to pay 2 to 3 thou per tooth, with a discount for having two done in one session. My DH has had a few and they have been very successful. I have had two, one brilliant and one failed. the failure was my fault, I waited too long and there wasn't enough bone left in my upper jaw.
The key to success is an experienced dentist, good bone density and careful after surgery care.
I would only go to a dentist i trusted or to one that someone I knew and trusted trusted. I would NOT go abroad for it.
My dentist operates a system whereby if the first implant fails to integrate with your jaw, he does a second one at no extra charge. Sadly. as i said mine failed because of a lack of bone. When the first one failed I got an infection over the weekend which was a symptom, NOT a cause, of the failure. The dentist isn't open and the NHS did not want to know as they don't do implants...would only give pain relief advice, not even antibiotics. That's why i wouldn't go abroad, at least if you have it done in the UK, you can get support during the process.
With my man, including simple extraction it takes 3 to 4 months.
consultation, treatment plan discussed and agreed and charges made clear. initial moulds taken.
Tooth out, 4 to 6 weeks healing
Implant in 4 to 6 weeks healing, maybe longer
Tooth post screwed into socket. Final mould made for tooth. 2 weeks
Tooth cemented onto post and final adjustment made.

If I needed another one in the future and could afford it, if the bone was good enough i would have another one. its not pleasant, neither was it agony.

[woofgang]

root canals and crowns weren't an option for me boxy.

[woofgang]

karen if Esso was the answer, I would be fascinated to know what the question was?

[Old_Geezer]

I was about to post about alternatives too. Extraction is a last resort thing. I understand it is more prone to infections and suchlike than if you can retain the tooth, so do check them out first.

I have teeth that have been redone numerous times too, but on some I'm now have inlays rather than fillings. And then there are, as others have mentioned, crowns and root canal work that might be possibilities too.

Speak to your dentist before making a decision, see what your options are.