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Dental implants - full mouth restoration

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Lovetopaint037 Mon 13-Apr-26 10:28:56

Yes beware. I know of three people who had implants and regretted the decision. In fact they ended up paying to have them removed.

Georgesgran Mon 13-Apr-26 10:14:21

I think you need to do plenty of research before you commit to anything.

An old friend B, he’s 81 went to Hungary about 5 years ago and had a full mouth of implants - was about £6k then went back a year later for a check-up and all ok.
Another friend J, he’s 75 is having dreadful trouble with 2 implants done here - it’s well over a year now and still ongoing. He (and his wife) are both fed up and he’s regretting his decision.

BlueBelle Mon 13-Apr-26 10:09:41

And don’t go to that hideous whiter than white
And be prepared to take out a ‘ mortgage’

crazyH Mon 13-Apr-26 09:54:53

A young friend of mine , male , strong bones, had dental implants - the whole process took about a year.😫

crazyH Mon 13-Apr-26 09:46:26

Agree with Spindrift - take sound advice - I could not have implants due to lack of bone density and this was years ago in my early 60s -

25Avalon Mon 13-Apr-26 09:32:06

If you don’t have enough bone they will need to do bone grafts which can take a time. I would take Spindthrift’s advice and get checked out with an expert who will discuss it thoroughly with you.

Shelflife Mon 13-Apr-26 08:40:16

Sound advice from Spindrift. Please taje care.

SpinDriftCoastal Mon 13-Apr-26 08:37:36

Please make sure that the dentist you go to is not just a dentist but a maxillo facial surgeon who is well accredited. It can be very uncomfortable and lead to endless infection if the bone density is not sufficient. I believe they are able to build up bone density in people, but as mentioned before, make sure he has good accreditation at a top hospital department.

Stoker48 Mon 13-Apr-26 06:52:37

Off to a new dentist this morning to enquire about replacing some old crowns and a gap with dental implants.
I’d also like a veneer over a slightly yellowing tooth. All at the top front.
Has anyone had multiple implants? I’m looking at 8 or 9 plus veneer.
Not sure if it’s feasible though as I enquired 8/9 years ago and I did not have enough bone.
Thanks for reading.