Seniors, What is your opinion of dental implants?

I recently lost a capped tooth,the dentist, glued it back but it came out again I was offered a tooth implant £2000 or a denture for the lost tooth plus 6 others on the National Health Scheme For £240, I opted for the denture,surprised that it was not as bad I imagined it ,I did have a problem the day, but can now eat a meal without wincing

I don't have a real answer, just a comment. I've read where these days to hold your dentures in properly they suggest 2 top and 2 bottom implants so those implants must settle in there strong. When growing up I had a removable bridge and it cut into the bone, and years later I lost the two adjoining teeth so now a big space. On the top I lost a tooth near the front and the doc said he could put in a bridge but after he pulled it he said he couldn't and it was an "oh well" situation. So I've been running around with a space wondering too how much a dental implant would cost so thanks for your question. I wondered too just what kind of metal the implant is made of or what the screws are made of and if that's healthy for a person, and I haven't received an answer on that yet. So eventually my aim will be 2 on top and 2 on bottom. I hear that denturs don't settle in well for the bottom teach so something more permanent (like an implant) would be your and my best bet for the bottoms. As far as the top teeth are concerned, well if you can't see the space then let it go for now, fill it in at a later date. Save your money for then.

I couldn't believe your question, since I could have wrote it. I'm going thru the same concerns that you have.

I have a chronic sinus condition. I've had my upper incisor tooth extracted. My dentist has said that the tooth next to it is not very strong, and a bridge is not recommended. I could lose another tooth. However, I have felt that whenever I had problems with the extracted tooth, I had sinus problems.

The dentist states that if it's an upper back tooth, you could experience sinus infections. But not a front tooth.

X-rays show that the sinuses are not near the tooth. I have an appt. with an ear, nose and throat doctor this week to discuss the situation.

I have many friends that have implants. All are satisfied, although they were very unhappy with the long process.

From what I hear, if the extraction is in a good spot, with good strong teeth next to it, a bridge could very well suffice. If that was my situation, I would take the bridge. Good luck to both of us.

I have one ( an incisor) and am satisfied with it. The whole process took nearly a year with time for healing after the root of the old tooth was extracted and after the post was inserted. It feels different than normal teeth but not unpleasant and you soon forget about it. I'm going to get another in a molar. I decided rather than a bridge because I was told for a bridge they'd have to cut into two healthy teeth on either side of the gap with the possibilitity that those teeth could go bad.

and it's expensive- in my case about 4K (Canadian)- that's extracting the old tooth, implanting the post, building and putting in the false tooth.

It really depend on where the missing tooth is located, is it noticeable to others? if not I would not bother with getting implants done or others until you have lost more then several teeth. Depend on how you feel about not having a tooth there. I wouldn't waste a lot of money on this if it was me.

In the USA it is very expensive but you might can get by cheaper where you live.

My hubby Aunt had a full mouth implant and she has no problem with it, just keep it clean like you would with your normal teeth and everything will be fine. She spent a LOT of money on it too.

Your question hit a nerve (ha, ha). Long story, bear with me.

Anyway, a friend where I live had four implants put in several years ago. This year in February she met a very nice man and they are getting married February 2014!. Early May one of her dental implants (right at the front) broke off; she went to her dentist. He took some special x-rays or something like that; found that the metal implanted into her gums had rotted the gums! She had to have the three implants removed, plus the bit left in her jaw. She looked awful afterwards. The dentist treated her gums, and then she had to wait a few months until her jaw healed; and in October she had the first of her new implants done. She looked near to collapse. She's going ahead with having the other three done. Her fiancé is paying for everything, including a nurse to care for her after the implants are set in.

There you have it .... horrible but true story.

I have had a partial denture for a number of years (my jaw dislocated and they had to remove quite a few teeth to pull my jaw back into place). Okay, so they aren't particularly attractive, but I'm getting on in years; not looking to have a relationship or another husband, and at least I won't go through what my friend Leila went through.

It's great if you are a candidate for implant but each tooth costs $1500. There is the spike in the jaw, then after a few months it heals and you get a crown. I cant afford that so I had a bridge made instead.

KEEPROCKIN: Who the hell can afford implants? It isnt covered by individual dental insurance that I have.

Get the implant. I have 2 implants and they are wonderful. They feel like a real tooth. The cost is much more but it is permanent and they look great. I would highly recommend the implant.

My husband has had 3implants. Here they are very costly, but once implanted, they are very permanent. The whole procedure is lengthy. After the the first step, it took several months to heal before the final step. My husband had no problems and is extremely pleased with them. He has also had a small bridge as well as a post. He much prefers the implants.

If anything goes wrong with a bridge then the two teeth at either side that hold the bridge are spoiled and things can eventually go wrong with it. Instead of a gap of one you could have a gap of three. Go for the implant for strength and reliability .