Guest guest Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Mel When I had my 5 extractions done we knew that implants were coming. Sooo, they extracted my teeth and did bone grafts (one reason for the bone graft was because I had sat on abcesses for YEARS.) Anyway that all had to heal and the grafts " take " before the implants were placed. 5 implants for 5 extractions...one implant replaced a tooth that had been pulled YEARS ago. 6 implants total. They can even do implants where there has been extensive bone loss. Those implants are more expensive, it sort of creats it's own bone formation with a " cage " surrounding the remaining bone. At this time...insurance will not cover implants. But you may be able to get them to cover the crown that sits on the implant. Get your teeth pulled now if you need to...you can do the implants later. I am having a one on one implant replacement...one implant replaces one tooth. If you have several teeth in an area missing you can do one implant and Bridge...it doesn't have to be a one to one ratio. Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Jo, I'm curious; what was the cost for each implant? I have one tooth that I fear I'm going to loose - remember to take all your calcium folks - and I need that tooth for chewing! Jim _____ From: DS_Friends_Keshishian [mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian ] On Behalf Of Jo Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 11:43 AM To: DS_Friends_Keshishian Subject: teeth questions At this time...insurance will not cover implants. But you may be able to get them to cover the crown that sits on the implant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 > Jo, I'm curious; what was the cost for each implant? Jim...honest answer...I don't know. I had 5 surgical extractions, they had to go digging for a broken tooth root that was traveling in my palate, 5 bone grafts, Upper gums shaved, then 6 implants and every tooth in my head will either have a crown or a veneer on it. I didn't get a break down of cost...just a bottom line then a discount for paying cash. But you could buy a real nice new car for what it cost. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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