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Great video Doctor. My doctor was not so informative, but said I was a good candidate. I have had my implant in for four and a half months. I can see the finish line!
@ Dr. Brett How long should I wait after my tooth is extracted to replace it with implant. If you wait 5 years or more is it too late for implant? Like you said your bones gets reabsorbed after long period of time.
@@raffaeledonofrio2729 how you feeling with your new implant? how long it took to heal? Is it comfortable? Can you eat everything with no problem? What are you allowed to do and not do to protect your implant from damage? Reason I'm asking you is because I am planning to have implant and I would appreciate if you give me information.
@@mariorico440 It took 4 months 3 weeks to get the healing cap installed. Then another 3 weeks to get fitted for the final crown. And another two weeks for the lab to complete the final crown. Which will be installed next week. So I'm not complete yet.
I’ve never understood why dentistry is not part of healthcare. Most dental insurance only covers things that most people can afford anyway. I had open heart surgery a few years ago and it didn’t cost me anything. You go to a dentist you have to take out a second mortgage on your home. Anything past a filling or an extraction is ridiculously expensive.
All dental insurance stinks. You pay a monthly premium and get virtually no coverage when you need it. It's quite a lucrative racket; if I could stand having my fingers in peoples' mouths all day I'd have chosen dentistry as a career.
i had my done yesterday. i have to pay 3200 . my insurance payed 700 euros. ( i have to pay the rest in bits)i live in germany. i guess it might be much better
As a dentist i always tell my patients to choose their dentist wisely. If i don't feel confident enough to do the procedure i just refer them to a specialist. The patient have the right to question every step done by a dentist. This is a great video to educate patients about implants.
These comments are super helpful. I also wonder how many people are allergic to the metal. I am not sure I’d be afraid i’d be allergic to the metal. Do they test you for that before hand ??
@LA&T there's quite a few different materials besides metal, like ceramics for instance, I presume that includes the screw but I'm not 100% sure. Godd luck daunting I know.
That is because whoever did them was qualified to do them, many of them claim to be qualified but are not, sometimes they last but sadly they do not in many end up in misery pain and losing their teeth ... there should be laws against some of these dentists doing unprofessional work
I'm also 81 and had 2 gold bridges and a crown 20 years ago . My dentist was amazing ! I brush very thoroughly everyday and have had no problems with my full set of teeth . My dental plan paid 50 % of the costs and almost 100 % for fillings . Good info on the implants , more time needed to make this choice .
dentists are not interested in the person but money. I had a dentist supposedly a good one I spent thousands of dollars but in the end, I lost most my teeth.
i had the same teeth worked on (4) every year and had thousands of dollars in them. It was never the same dentist because I was way less than impressed with each one's work. The teeth have now fallen out and i plan on loosing one or more at a time until I need to get dentures. I would never implant metal purposefully. It would be about the same as getting a toxic root canal. Dentists are like lawyers and can't be trusted. The profession has turned into disposable so you will be back in in a year to buy it again. If you get dental work fly to costa rico. Get a vacation and total replacement for less than your disposable dental work in USA.
As a dentist i always tell my patients to choose their dentist wisely. If i don't feel confident enough to do the procedure i just refer them to a specialist. The patient have the right to question every step done by a dentist. This is a great video to educate patients about implants.
@@M.sami12 There are nobody is watching over a Dentist's shoulder, the quality of the work is only as good as the Dentist's standards and personal honesty. ua-cam.com/video/T5PzD6VJuZ4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/sqDz9o8xDSU/v-deo.html
I'm glad you spoke about younger people. My son lost 5 teeth when he was 17 and we took him to a very expensive dentist in London to talk about an implant solution. The dentist flat out said he wouldn't even consider it for at least 5 years and offered interim solutions which worked out very well. He said that we'd have no trouble finding a dentist somewhere who would go straight for implants but that they wouldn't be right in offering it. He basically said that he wouldn't do what we wanted and was willing to give up a fat fee as a result. Some would have just taken the money. He was, of course, right.
There are a lot more experiences like your vs the opposite. Unfortunately we only hear about the bad experiences. The fear mongering in these comments is pretty awful. I’ve encountered outstanding dentists, mediocre dentists and awful dentists just like any other profession.
I'm 74, and in need of my last major dental restoration. After painstakingly reviewing dozens of videos, your presentation makes the most sense. It was straightforward, accurate, concise and very realistic. I thought I wanted implants. But after listening to you, I'd be very leery of a dentist who would consent or recommend the implant procedure as a viable option to my final restorative solution. No sense wasting time going down that rabbit hole. Not to mention the cost, the likes of which will probably out-live me. Besides, I have become quite the "soup-chef." If Brookhaven wasn't so far from Jacksonville, I'd probably be in your office tomorrow 'cause I trust you'd help me figure out THE BEST CHOICE for ME. Thanks for your professionalism and KEEP SMILING!
Dr. Langston, As a retired DDS, I wanted to compliment you on the video. You discussed very important points that will benefit prospective implant patients. Extremely nice job.
@@notfiveo sad they prey on peoples savings , good dentists are out there you just have to be lucky you find a sincere one with proper training or they could cause much problems in near future
I agree they are very expensive. I do wish they were more affordable for people. Who would like them. My mom has five of her teeth that are implants. Four of the five failed. The dentist charged full price each time that happened. To do it again. The fifth one got infected the dentist charged full price to do it again. Now they are fine not causing any problems. After brushing she has to clean under the implant. With Water Flosser. She has to see the dentist every three months. Because keeping those implants free of infection is important. Unless you have a lot of money for maintaining those implants. Your risk of them failing is high. The standard protocol for replacing missing teeth. Is full dentures like what I will get or partial dentures. This is what 95% will end up. The idea that these are going to be affordable for everyone. Is never going to happen. They require surgery for placement.
"Just because you are missing a tooth doesn't mean that you need an implant" THANK YOU! Many if not most dentists seem set on replacing every missing tooth on every patient with an implant. My 88 year old grandmother went to the dentist with a cracked front tooth, first thing he said was that she needed an implant rather than list all of the options she had in terms of replacing that tooth as well as their pros and cons.
Implants are not a scam. Bridges are almost as expensive. Bridges are basically 3 crowns and they shave down 2 perfectly healthy teeth to put a bridge in. And they fail and break in a few years because the bone will atrophy without an implant.
@@johnarnold893 It depends on the patient, their age, and their desires. Example: if your 28 years old and you don't won't your face shrinking so you now look 65 it might not be a bad deal. Look up the word 'resorption'
You may be right with your grandmother, but in most cases a dentist will send his implant patients to an oral surgeon, because an implant is too difficult for a normal dentist.
I recommend them. I have had several and no issues for over 20 years already! Started young and I was healthy, good bone mass etc. As he said, make sure you are healthy, and have good bone density in your jaws. The implants will also
How old were you when you had it done? I’m 35 and I one on a molar and now I might need another one on a failed root canal. I’m a mess and stressed over this because i don’t know if it’s a good idea to get another implant
@@vanessahuizar11 about the same and I had no issue. Also if you need to the dentist can add more bone mass . He did it for me and no issue. I had several implants done wit the same specialist. I will only go to him. It has been 23 years now and no problems. I don't regret it at all. Where do you live? You need a good specialist. The one I went to is in MN. Apple Tree Dental Dr Moheebi. I will drive or fly to have it done again if I ever need too. You must be very careful of the ones who say it can be done all at once..
@@dominiquew.8181 I went to a periodontist. I thought going to a specialist would be the best I had an implant done after years of having the tooth pulled. I think that’s why I’m having issues now. It was fine until they put my crown on and I’ve been getting numbness and pain
@@vanessahuizar11 sorry to hear it did not work out for you. I was lucky , my dental implant specialists was ref by a family member who used to work with him. I will fly to,go,see him if I have to when I move. So far no issue. What State are you in?
I have need for implant both upped and lower molar. The upper bone resorption, so will need sinus lift, possible ridge augmentation. I am soo scared about it all. They do bone grafting period, yet bone mass to mandible and maxilla is scary. Without the upper since pandemic, had to have it pulled, was not warned of the bone loss. No the missing molar deflates my cheek. One perio says he can't guarantee total reflation, while other consult says yes it will reflate. Why the difference?
@@munemhaq774 I think she was already in her 80s when they were done. More than age I think it really has to do with bone health in the jaws. If the implants can succeed, and can be afforded, it's always better to have teeth that work like real ones vs dentures.
I'm 65 years old and lost all of my teeth in my forties, it was a genetic thing that ran in my family. I don't have dentures and I eat pretty much what I want. Can't eat apples but I can eat applesauce, can't eat peanuts but I can eat peanut butter, can't eat pickles but I can eat pickle relish. My gums are hard enough for me to eat a hamburger and even a smothered steak or a pork chop. My bad teeth was poisoning me and after I got rid of them I felt better and started gaining weight.
I am in the process of having all of mine pulled for the same reason infection. They have pulled six of the really bad ones. My appetite is better then it has been in months. Other than little tenderness I feel fine. My husband had the rest of his pulled. He is eating hamburgers and just about anything else. He still is handsome without his teeth.
To simplify: if you've got strong bone and lost a tooth, get an implant (I've had an implant for 15 years. It's as comfortable as a normal healthy tooth and cosmetically perfect. It'll probably outlast me. The alternative would have been to leave a gap or have a denture - no thanks!). The title is stupidly misleading.
I would like to thank this doctor for making and posting this video. No only has he saved me a long consultation co$t with my dentist, he has also helped my make the decision to get full mouth implants. I am 77 years old and as of this point, I am going to do it. Thank you from Australia.
i got my 2 dental implants in the mid 1970s i have had them for over 45 years now he even told me that i may need to replace them when i would be in the 40s but i gone to have them check when i turn 42 they said there ware just fine and even now there still fine. every time i hae then check they keep saying i do not need to rreplace them at all they look fine. so by now it looks like i will never need to replace them at all.
I received an implant in 1979 after a traffic accident at the age of 16. It's still going strong. My bone has receded quite a bit, but I'm hoping it will last until my end.
What type of implant was it? Has hardware changed since then? Would they have to remove the old implant to upgrade say you needed to replace the tooth part? I'm inquiring about if implant technology advances too fast
You were 16 in 1979.... that would make you.... errr. 60 years old!!!! happy birthday!! (special year).... sooo do you have any expectations on when will be your "end". Now the dental specialist in the video spoke about a 90 year old getting implants.... if you follow that path - it will be another 30 years!!! that's a very loooong time. So take care of those implants..... and enjoy your youth!
@@GLOCK144.The crown is replaced without affecting the screw. Actually the bone grows around the screw, so it cannot be removed without a surgical procedure.
I stopped going to my previous dentist because of the high pressure sales job for an implant each and every time I went (even for routine cleanings).. My current one has asked once and only once if i was interested in an implant I politely said no and that was the end of it, he said "if you're not having any problems and the space between teeth is ok with you, it's ok with me!"
Implants can get infected just like teeth. Bone infections are really serious. It isn’t just bone, but gum health that matters. Poor oral care can be an issue also.
@@zrymillMy mom just had implants put in a few months ago and she actually just lost one yesterday. She kept getting infections on one of them and the doctor had to take it out. I only hope that the doctor can reimburse her for the missing implant, since it was 4.
I had my two implants about 12 to 15 years ago and they will probably outlast me!! My teeth in the front are fine but it was the crowns and bridges in the chewing teeth that have failed me. The implant all the way in my situation!
@@mariorico440 My mom is 76 and has most of hers. She has four that are implants on the bottom. I am 50 years old and didn’t have dental insurance. I am going to lose all of mine my younger siblings have all theirs with no problems. Our 25 year old son Joshua was the priority is teeth are in good shape.
@@angelaschaefer5883 If there's going to be a lots of people like your mom it's going to be bad for the dentists because they will not be making money. So for how long have your mom been wearing the implants? Are they comfortable or do they work same as natural teeth?
That is fantastic so happy for people that don’t have dental trouble. My siblings are younger and don’t have dental trouble like me. Very happy for them.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's always valuable to hear from those who worked in the field and saw firsthand the challenges patients faced.
Absolutely the best explanation of implants I've heard to date. I'm 73 and have a molar (14) that isn't a candidate for root canal as the ligament is destroyed and the tooth roots are being destroyed as well. I don't know why but it seems that 95% of the dentists I've visited are poor communicators. Usually its a quick general canned speech while they are backing up to leave the room. Very little eye contact as well, top that off with no formal introduction and English as a second language ( live in Florida )and I might as well just begin with an internet article. In a few weeks, I begin the journey by having the tooth extracted by yet another person ( oral surgeon ). Well done Dr. Langston !!
I'm 71 and just completed getting my second implant, done by oral surgeon. It's ready for my general dentist to put a crown on. So excited to finally be getting my molar "back", lol.
Same in Georgia! Very poor communication and always in a rush! I'm going on my 4th consultation because either the office is overbooked or the surgeon didn't explain anything in depth and was in a rush.
Not sure what part of Florida you are in, but I see Dr. Andy Gaertner in Miami. Him and his staff are phenomenal. He always consults with me first before any treatment is done and he doesn’t pressure me or “sell” to me. I have naturally perfect teeth, however tooth #30 took a beating from my pregnancies. I got a root canal from a previous dentist, which failed and lead me to Dr.Gaertner. I had my implant done with his Prosthodontist Dr.Kang. Both are excellent at what they do. I’ve been going there since 2018. Look him up, and pay him a visit. You’ll be happy you did!
Your video is the 5th one I've watched today. It was the only one worth watching. You're easy to understand. You don't go on & on about yourself or tell off-putting jokes/. You're just telling understandable information about the subject I clicked on. Thank you! I will watch some more of your videos so I can have a more educated conversation with the implant specialist I choose. Thanks again.🙂
To avoid most implant problems, go to 2 specialists: 1. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the surgical portion and 2. a Prosthodontist for restoring the crown on top.
Lucky to have access to UCSF to replace 4 missing front teeth I lost when I fell off my bike. Dr Odera is my surgeon and Dr Acharya is the prosthodontist who will make the crown.
many of these so-called dentists perform implants and DO NOT have any idea what the hell they are doing , they do not add bone or put implants into good bone , beware choose a good professional dental place ,,, some of these are in it for one reason only ,,, their pockets
I'm a poor candidate for implants because of bone loss, but that didn't stop one doctor from wanting to charge me an exorbitant amount - in cash - for a procedure that probably would have failed. I got a second, correct, opinion and opted for a prosthesis instead. I'm very happy with it.
I’m in the process of making a decision. Implants or dentures. I’m deciding on dentures because the cost is more affordable but I’m so nervous. I used to have beautiful teeth but genetics despite maintaining them carefully I’ve lost most of my upper teeth. I was wondering if you decided on a denture and do you feel like a pile of plastic?
As someone who works in insurance these are very costly. I recommend checking to see if these services are covered under your plan first. Ask your provider for a predetermination to make sure you’re covered. If your tooth is already missing make sure you ask about “missing tooth exclusions”. You will be billed for the implant, abutment, and implant crown so it’s 3 parts. Good luck 👍🏼
This guy sounds like a really good guy and can make his patients feel comfortable... That's really important. Even though the video was kind of short, I learned a lot 👍 Now I just wish I had the money to get this done😢
I have 14 implants, done progressively over almost 15 years. All other types of fixes were failures - glued bridge, partial denture, post. The implants have proven themselves to be sturdy & reliable. Only one little problem: the middle peg in the first set of 3, about 18 years ago, is suffering from bone atrophy. Most likely because there's a triple crown on the 3 pegs, and the middle one isn't getting any load. They all need exercise, so educated opinion in recent years is to put a single crown on every implanted peg.
Putting seperate implants won't work in some situations, such as having a low bite due to grinding of teeth. The reason being is that there won't be enough crown material to be as durable as they should be. But even if you took the chance and asked the dentist to make a thinner crown, food is more likely to hit your gums, rather than your teeth. So in my opinion, if you have worn enamel, or you just want your entire mouth to look uniform because you have crooked teeth, I'd go with all on 4s or all on 5s or 6s. But I think it's best to get 3rd and 4th opinion.
Dental technician here. I work for a lab that designs and fabricates the implant crowns for dental clinics. One of my more specific duties involves ensuring the accuracy of implants’ sizes, positions, etc in the modeling software, and identifying potential issues before a case is sent to the design section. 14 implants is…a lot! Please tell me they’re spread out over both jaws, because there really shouldn’t be more than 6-8 implants per arch. More than that, and the remaining bone material between them starts to be too thin for adequate structural integrity. I can’t name names in a public forum, but my boss actually stopped doing business with a dentist who’d started doing stuff like that!
@@anonmg1 - 14 implants total for both jaws. They replaced teeth that totally disintegrated over the years. All implants were performed by a top level maxillofacial surgeon who uses modelling software; crowns installed by a top level dentist.
I have full front implants. I haven't had a single problem and they are stronger than healthy real teeth at first you know you have them but after a while it feels normal and you don't even think about it anymore way better than dentures that for sure
Kudos for disclosing that "bone growing medicines" impair the body's ability to heal around a dental implant! For those who still have the ability to reason, that's letting the cat out of the bag regarding bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates (ex., Fosamax and Boniva) are known to reduce osteoclast activity which, as a result: (1) does nothing to increase osteoblast production nor build bone mass and (2) contributes instead to osteonecrosis of the jaw. Thanks for putting this out there; so that folks may be prompted to do their own research!
I'm living pay check to pay check and when i would go to the dentist it was always the same. Why did you wait so long? And I'm like because this shit ain't free dental insurance is a joke and I have to decide whether to keep a roof over my head or dental care. They make it sound like everyone just doesn't want to go not that they can't afford it. It's either pay up or pull them out.
I couldn’t either. Google low income dental care. The town you live in and the state. There will be few dental clinics near you. They charge based on income. Now there is nothing they can do for me my teeth are breaking into tiny little pieces. I have infection all the time and already had one that spread into the bone in my jaw. If I would have been wiser and looked for help sooner. It would be this bad I don’t want that to happen to you. I agree dental care needs to be given to everyone. We need teeth to be healthy I am sorry that you are struggling.
Thank you for saying this. Pull tooth for $150(extraction )or save it for $1000 (root canal). It's a no brainier for those of us working paycheck to paycheck. Dental insurance is a freaking joke. I've had a dentist literally fuss at me the whole extraction because I couldn't afford to save the tooth.
Don't beat yourself up. I had teeth pulled that I couldn't afford too save. Just try Googling low income dental care. Near you by the time I did that. Things were really bad. Bone infection and antibiotics every 8 hours. Please learn from my mistake. No there definitely is not enough help for people. But what help there is please use it. For me it was too late to save the rest of my teeth. For you it more likely that they can save the rest of your teeth.
Why not make screws made from calcium to implant teeth made from caclium hydroxy apetite (just like natural teeth) coming from a 3D printer or oven-baked from factory. Make sure the tooth has a canal so that it can be fed by the nerve that can make dentin which in the proces of regeneration over time is pushed to the outer layers which becomes enamel (hydroxy apetite with a few other molecules like fluor for the strength)
As a dentist, I am often asked, “Do you own a six bedroom, architect designed, detached house, along with an Aston Martin, and do you holiday in Biarritz each Summer?” The simple answer is “Yes, you mug, now open wide while I pull a few more out so that the bill can reach four figures!”
I’ve had a dental implant in the back (molar) for over a decade. It works very well replacing a tooth that split in half down into the bone. Expensive, but cost/meal is peanuts, and it should work well for me for several more decades. Cost per peal should ultimately be negligible !
Sounds like the identical thing that happened to me. A few years earlier, my dentist suggested that I consider replacing several old crowns. Figuring that "If it's not broke, don't fix it," I didn't take that advice. Several of those teeth became infected when the crown failed and allowed the tooth to get infected, and one broke as you describe. So instead of just paying for replacement crowns, I paid for root canals AND a crow n AND an implant! Should'a taken the advice when it was given!
I have about 8 implants and 15 crowns and am a retired dental technician. I got my mouth fixed in 2000-2010, and it is 2023 and I have not had any problems.
I opted out of a dental implant and chose what is known as a flapper a single tooth essentially a false tooth. I did not want to be putting all that metal in my mouth.
my gums have pulled back from all of my crowns, but not around my natural teeth. that tells me I am somehow sensitive to the foreign materials. I think I should NOT risk implants and just stick with the bridges and eventual plates, if necessary.
I went to my dentist to have a replacement for my upper dentures which I have had for many years. I am 80, the denture fits snugly and is causing me no problems but it is worn and I always fear dropping it in the sink while cleaning it and it does have coffee stains that won’t go away. I will not subject you to the horror that happened, after 3 trials nothing fit properly in my mouth and I told him that if this LAST time, the plate does not fit properly, I want my money back and I am out of there…..which is what actually happened. Where can one go to get a proper fit? I live in South FL and I would like to get an upper denture that would at least see me to my grave….just as an aside, the last denture came in a small box with a tube of Polident. I have never had to use adhesives with the dentures I have now and they are over 30 yrs old……I would so appreciate your comments on this and no, I cannot afford implants nor do I want to go through that. Thank you so much.
I purchased two implants last year (2 extractions, two implants, two crowns). My out of pocket expense was $3,800… I’m a little over 40 years old, and don’t drink, smoke, or chew. It was a hassle getting from extraction to crowns… But, not that I’ve had them for a year my opinion is - Life-changing! I started Invisalign November of 2022, smile is looking like a million bucks. You do you, and be happy!
I got one over 30 years ago. I was one of the first in my country who got it. So I was a part of a test with these implants. I have had no problems with it.
I had an implant 10 years ago, the best thing I did. They did a bone graft and a gum graft. I am very happy with the implant, and I recommend to anyone who can afford it, better than partial denture.
I had an implant and the abutment broke and they couldn't get it out, so replaced the whole implant. Then it got infected and a few months late, ended up in the ICU with blood infection. The remove the implant, tooth #19, and shaved off 25% of my jaw in that area. I had to get Infustions of antibiotics every day for 9 weeks. No more implants. I am age 67 and an A1C of 7.4, so that may be the problem.
Well start of 2024 and I had to come to this because the trip to the dentist. I am so glad to hear a full understanding of what it's all about. Thank you❤
I got a dental implant when I was 16 after I loss my front tooth in a fight,it ruined my jaw and face, I had tmj and swollen facial muscles for years after this,my face also has changed in appearance
@@revealanation7778 the doctor says it in the video, then jaw bone continues to grow when you are young, but the dental implant stays in the same place. So it caused me to start grinding my teeth and I devolved tmj after this, it basically ruined my whole face and jaw
i am so glad that your are so informative about this, i for one would not get it done even if i had the money because i do not want a piece of metal in my jaw acting like and antenna for all the wi fi waves that we are bombarded with and that is my main concern, and i also have heard of toooooooo many horror stories because not all dentists are honest about some of the topics you addressed and only want the money
My husband has h pylori from growing up in Egypt He had bone deterioration, gum disease and like six teeth pulled. He was told it would take three to four years of treatment and 1000's of dollars to complete. He has excellent dental insurance. He flew to Egypt and had a full set of veneers out on, root graphs and gum debridement. Took three days and 1500. They are perfect. It's a big insurance game here for anything health related.
Thanks Doc. My dentist was trying to confince me that i need implants. Im missing two teeth. One upper right and lower left. However, they have been missing for almost 20 years and I have no problems with eating. I'm not going to get them because I don't want to mess uo what ain't broken. 😉
Thank you for your informative presentation! This is the most information I've heard about dental implant prerequisites. It's also confirmation that the body doesn't stop growing until age 24 or even later!
Here is a story I know about because it involves my sister, she went to a detist in California to have a tooth replaced why I do not know the details anyway the dentist drilled too far and hit a nerve causing problems on that side of her face disfigurment and pain. She sued the dentist and won a settlement which I know nothing about though I beleve it was sustantual, Now even years later even the wind can cause her pain to her face on that side. The pain is not minor but extreme enough she has to cover her face or get out of the wind. It will never get better so that is a possibility before you consider these posts usually four if you choose this route.
Tried one and it failed to take the process is brutal….never again investigate more before you attempt to have one I hear infections are high and rejection rates are high
Just done with my first part of implant. Which is the surgery. Pain level is minimal, still have stiches attached, but still have sharp pain in the gum for a sec or 2. Fingers crossed I will heal well for the next step in 3 mth
Implants are excruciating both painfully and financially. Most of us can’t swing $40,000 or $4000 per tooth. No disrespect to the doctor, but he should make mention.
@@SueK51I got quoted 30k for snap in, 40k for permanents full mouth. Both r super expensive..tho in a different state I was quoted 60 and 80k so better then that at least..devastating
@@melodyandbryanphillips8304 I had to have serious work. 5 extractions, ginvitatal flap surgery, 4 implants with bone and stem cells, been working on remaining 20 teeth which were in bad shape. They needed crowns and I still need a bridge. I found a periodontal specialist with multiple fellowships who also specializes in implants. He is a retired Army periodontist. Everything was 45k cash. Expensive but I felt worth it and will save a lot of teeth/bone structure.
I broke my front tooth on Grape Nuts in my 20s.....I got a root canal ....3 crowns ......and then I got an implant with 4th crown as I was at the end of the road...I only had novocaine when I got the implant and there were no issues with anything. I am a grinder so do not know how long 4th crown will last. My dental insurance will not cover another crown on this tooth because they paid for the one with the implant. This tooth has been a $10K saga and I can never quite forget about it.
Im 25 years old now and i just got my bone graft done on one tooth yesterday. I regret chewing alot of gum during and after my pregnancy. And it sucks being a single mom im going to do the monthly payment for the bone graft. But with the implant thats alot of money. Besides that im like close to my payment being done paying my lawyer for the child custody case. It really is hard. Now that i think about it. Its really best to go back to school pr find a way to do career training schools when youre toddler is at a age where they can go to school. For me thats next year my son will go to pre-k. As much as we work two jobs. Its super hard for emeryencies like this where money is just taken out from is left amd right from procedures and what not. This is a great video. Its really essential to rhink it through. If an implant goes wrong youll be spending more money having to fix along side the money already spent getting it done in the first place.
I was visiting my doctor, a very good old experienced doctor ,every single year for long time. Every year I had to fix a rotten tooth at least. So, after I had to replace a tooth and I had like 10-12 decayed teeth fixed, I started to befriend the doctor. We knew each other so well. So, I’ve asked him. Doctor, tell me why my teeth are decaying so quickly and so badly? Actually, I was afraid that I would lose all my teeth. So he said to me. It’s simple. Because of hygiene. You are not washing your teeth. I told him.yes I do. Every single morning. He said: that is for no reason. You are washing them after they decayed during the night. That process happens during the night. In the morning is to late. So I changed my teeth cleaning time. I do it before going to sleep. Sometimes happens that I fell asleep before planning to. But still, in the middle of the night,if I wake up, I go brush my teeth. The good news is that I lost one friend. My dentist. In about 8 years I visited him once . And that was to re-fix an old decay work which was done by a woman doctor which I knew before him. And I’m very happy with my healthy teeth. The secret?… don’t go to bed 🛌 in the night without cleaning your teeth
Most dental hygienists tell you to brush your teeth twice a day. Once before bed and the other after breakfast or lunch. Floss daily & get two dental cleanings a year.
I did the same thing including flossing. Much better gums and overall health of my teeth. You'd be surprised how much sugar stays in your mouth before you go to sleep!
Those are great news. How old were you when you started changing your cleaning habits and how old are you now? I'm also experiencing decayed teeth, even if I use floss and go go the dentist often.
I got my dental implant when I was living in Korea about fifteen years ago. It was the largest dental clinic in town and had plenty of English-speaking staff, so it was where all the foreigners went for their dental care. My friend's wife was in the middle of the implant process and was getting impatient because the dentist kept telling her that she didn't have sufficient osseointegration yet to put the crown on, but I took this as a good sign about the practice -- they're not going to rush. They gave me the choice of a Korean manufactured implant, which would set me back about $1,200, or a European implant which would cost $2,500. I went for the European because I travel and if I was going to have trouble with the implant I wanted something that was more widely distributed so I'd not need to be waiting for a replacement peg or something from Korea. I was a bit frustrated because the dentist wouldn't tell me which specific implant he was going to use. He said he would need to assess the socket after I'd healed from the extraction. I forget which brand I got, but I researched it afterward and realized why "a titanium screw" was setting me back so much money. The research and development that goes into those things boggles the mind! I've since had a gum graft to protect the implant, since the same gum damage that made me lose the tooth was threatening the implant. But over fifteen years in and I'm very, very happy with the result. Worth every penny.
15 years wow! This is amazing and so reassuring to hear. The Prosthodontist who did my implant is Korean and he has 25+ years experience. The entire process took 10 months for me (I had to get a bone graft after they removed my old failed root canaled tooth). I was under the impression that it would be done in one visit ( so naive). He too, told me to wait upon one of my follow up visits..I wasn’t getting impatient, but him not wanting to rush the process said a lot to me. Anyway, I’m in the US and It’s been about 4 months since I’ve had the implant, but it feels like a regular tooth and I’m looking forward to having it for as long as you’ve had yours❤️ Best decision I’ve ever made regarding my dental health.
Can u do a video on: the pros and cons of zirconia implants vs titanium? Placing an implant on the same day as a dead tooth is removed-Success rates? PRF, PRP, need for cadaver bone, ozone for bacteria? sinus lifts and outcomes side effects of?
@@sparkely1122 yes I can eat normally. But the meat must be good cooked. But my dentures are very good made. I will never have implants because of the things I have learned about them.
I was scared at first when I saw the thumbnail, I am getting my second implant and I thought it was going to be reasons implants should be avoided for everyone!😱 I'm glad I watched. And subscribed!❤
@@TopVillain But one thing is a fact and not an opinion, the great majority of dentists including the guy doing this video are after our money, not necessarily the best options for us
Just had the screw put into my gum 2 weeks ago. I have about 3 months before I can actually get the crown. For those who are considering it, implants are pricey. Definitely put a dent in my wallet but for asthetic reasons I wanted it. The drilling of the screw into the gum and subsequently into the jaw bone was surprisingly painless with numbing anesthesia used. However, the sensory feeling and noise of the drill whirring inside my mouth and going into my gum and drilling into my bone was a bit traumatic - but again painless. After it was over, I dreaded the anesthesia wearing off. I knew I was going to be in agony but again, surprisingly no pain - just a throbbing ache that was gone the next day. I support the commenter who said pick your dentist wisely. I researched my dental surgeon, read reviews, and asked a lot of questions. He is an implant specialist. Very important.
Just FYI, try to avoid air travel for a few months, if at all possible. Even though planes are pressurized, there will still be an effect on your body and you could find yourself in a lot of pain. My wisdom teeth came in horizontally and had to be dug out in a 2-hour procedure. A month later I had to go to a conference and half an hour into the flight, the pain was horrific. If you must travel by air soon after your procedure, talk to your oral surgeon about it.
@@tranquilgiftsonline I had done a lot of research and reading prior to visiting the surgeon. One possibility that would've made me change my mind completely about implants is if I needed to have bone grafts done. It's done when there isn't enough jaw bone to anchor the implant thereby necessitating getting bone from somewhere else on your body. That will not be known to you until after xrays are done. But if necessary, it substantially raises the cost of the procedure. I asked about the possibility of infection which he told me a complete set of painkillers and antibiotics will be given after the procedure. Also, another office visit is needed in about 2 weeks to check to make sure no infection started. I asked about the pain of the procedure and pain post procedure. He said there should be none- and there wasn't. I wasn't even spitting out blood after the procedure! The tightening of the screw was the worst. It's a pressure pain on your gum that absolutely gave me the worst headache but will dissipate by the end of the day. I think the majority of my questions came after the procedure: how much longer before I get the crown, what if the screw becomes loose (which it did). I got the titanium (screw) porcelain (crown) implant which is fairly standard. There are cheaper options out there like using a hard plastic screw which is manufactured in S. Korea. No thank you.
Interesting. I had a former coworker who had implants in his 20's to replace his top front teeth after knocking them out going face first into a metal railing. Some years later, he experienced problems with the implants and had to have some more work done on them. This video just explained why that likely happened.
there are many factors. Even changed situation in opposite teeth can cause implant loss because there is problem with proper articulation between crowns and antagonist, that causes stress on bone and furthermore bone loss. There are a looooooot of things that can go wrong over time. But a lot of time is just bad surgical planning and bad final restoration. Dental technician with 10 years experience and over 6 years working in clinic with surgeons directly.
@@dazeddee8485 You may not have a jaw (with good bone structure/strength) left to deal with (due to bone resorption, age related changes to bone and so on, surgical changes and so on) So far the time tested implant is the total hip, done first by Sir Charnley in the late fiftees? in the UK., the survival of this implant was about 5 yrs then, today it is in the 80-90 % in 2o yrs. At some point revision is impossible, and all implants fail at some point in time Do any of these dentists tell you what is the survival rate, short term (5yr) and long term 20-25yrs (I don't know if this devise was around for 20-25yrs ) and what are the complications ie. infection, loosening and so on. Bottom line, you may have to learn to live with what you have, you can have the cake and eat it too. 🤩🤩😢😢😢😢😢😢.
Hmm... The same dentists that tell you that teeth do not remineralise & can't repair on their own no matter what also tell you that the bone grows back around implants Interesting...
I’m 70 years old when I was around 14 I went to a new dentist that was up the street from where I lived. When I got home and looked in my bathroom mirror I started to cry because he had filed down my front teeth. Yes they were slightly long but I was not like Bugs Bunny. Now I have a whole bunch of cracks and chips in my front teeth… Why he ever did such a thing without asking permission is way beyond me.
Yeah, my Dr "Quack" decided I needed 11 fillings when I was in my early teens. He drilled them deep, too. So now in my 50s, I pretty much have needed full crowns since there was practically no tooth material left to salvage.
My dad went to get implants. While the dentist was placing the screw into his upper Jaw my dad got a severe nosebleed from his left nostril. The next morning he was completely and permanently deaf in the left ear.
My oral surgeon drives and races Porsches. My regular dentist has a small car collection including Ferrari and BMW. Quite a lucrative field. Difference is, the car collector charged me outrageous prices and I finally left him. Though he did good work . The oral surgeon was going to do an implant on the lower left farthest back tooth as a result of an extraction, as recommended by my newer dentist. During a consultation I asked him if it was something that was doable, to work back there, and does everything look okay. After our 10 minutes usual conversation about Porsches since I'm into cars also, he said you know, at your age of 69 I wouldn't even bother with it. Saved me a whole lot of Hassle and money.
I had my implant done 3 years ago and so far, it has been very successful. I am 69 years old and had no complications, I would have never done it at a young age but the bone preliminary studies came out good and never flagged any future problems.
Fought periodontal disease for 25 years. Horrible!! Extra cleanings, deep cleanings and taking contentious care of my mouth and full flap surgery did little in the way of helping. I had not lost any teeth when my dentist suggested pulling 5 on my right side (3 top, 2 bottom). I was scared. I had been trying so hard to keep my teeth. But I trust my dentist so I agreed. Two years and after a sinus lift and bone graft, I am ready for the upper implants. The lower were done last year. what I now realize is that the infection in my mouth was affecting my total health. So happy with this decision.
Agree they are expensive. Wished they were cheaper for people. Who are willing to go through at least one surgery. Sometimes multiple surgeries. Can deal with possible failure of implant. Or possible infection. In my case I don't have the money. My husband has dementia so months of recovery. Would not be good idea. I have had enough with infection in my mouth. So dentures in my case will be just fine.
I wanted porcelain veneers recently, but my dentist said that I am not a good candidate because my teeth are not bad enough. She recommended Invisalign instead so I am doing that. I’m glad she was honest, instead of just accepting my $2k/tooth and is instructing me to do what she thinks is right for me to achieve the aesthetic results I want
@@Tirelesswarrior Crowns would probably be a better option. They are cheaper than veneers and can easily be replaced. But yep I hear you. The cost of dental work is enough to make you cry.
I have a snap in upper denture supported by six implants thats now 5yrs old. LOVE IT. Although it was costly, approx 15k. much less than permanent crowns. Of the six implants simultaneously, three failed when checked at 1st healing evaluation. The surgeon removed the failed one's and replaced the failed ones at no cost. Several months later they were solid, and my procedure was a success. Longer than i hoped it would take but successful.
My husband is on Medicare they did pay for his teeth to be pulled because they were infected. But it was not easy to do. Medicare doesn't cover dentures at all. My mother also is on Medicare. She doesn't have dental either. So she pays for her treatment out of her own pocket. It absolutely infuriates me. They don't cover things people need.
Get dentures my husband and I don't have any teeth either. It will be year before we can get dentures. I found something on Amazon to use for appearance purposes. So no eating with them. But much better then no teeth. Get the rest pulled at low income dental clinic. That charges based on income for extractions. You can find options there are not nearly enough of them.
I retired from the US Army and was always impressed with Army dentists. They worked mightily to save one molar but in the end they replaced it with a bridge. Years later it broke and i I received an implant from a civilian dental. That was twenty years ago and I have no problems with it.
When it was offered to me i figured that drilling into my jaw and setting metal into it opens many possibilities of future unnecessary pain, plus the price. So went with regular dentures, been a decade now and i don’t regret it at all
I got an implant on #7 and it turned me into an oral hypochondriac. Through the 4 steps of dental hygiene for over 500 days straight: 1.)Tongue scrape 2.)Brush 3.)Floss below gumline 4.)Mouthwash I have unexpectedly eliminated even morning breath. Can't believe I was walking around with yuck-mouth not flossing all them years.
Our daughter is 17, almost 18 and has no adult molar #18 or #31 and no wisdom teeth. She saw a new dentist today at the same practice we had been going to, and they are recommending implants on these molars. She has molar #2 & #15, that she says are super erupting. She has no discomfort or pain up until this time. Based on your possible broad opinion, we should wait until after 21 to do any of this possible extensive work. Thank you!! We have been searching online for hours, and it seems this is a rare case.
@@dinahbrown902 We need to know more about the effects of what we eat and drink and also how smoke and drugs affect our teeth and how about fluoride in our drinking water ? That fluoride also ends up in our kidneys and bladder . I prefer to have it in my toothpaste which goes down the drain .
i battled leukemia for 7 yrs and it left me with terrible teeth one breaking off at the bone and all others needing care crownsx6 and dozens of fillings. I had to have the broken tooth cut out with a bone saw i suppose. let it heal for a few months then had the titanium implant inserted. now that a few more months have passed all things have healed and worked as hoped and Im just waiting on more cash to get the replacement tooth put in. My doctor recommended different treatments for different teeth and i think that gave me the best options for each tooth. my medicare advantage dental plan did not cover the implant at all so thats about $3,000 i had to charge in total for one tooth while the crowns were covered at $780 each but dental ins covered $2,000 of that at least. Implants are extremely expensive but im only 40 and single dont want missing teeth. Best bet is to catch it earlier with dental appointments and get crowns to save the tooth rather than having to replace it with an implant. both work well when done at the right times.
Remember the country singer Johnny Cash...dentist irreparably shattered his jaw...you can see it...this procedure is extremely painful and invasive and they cant put pain killers in bone...but more importantly...and i dont know how to describe it...at 63...i had bottoms done and left tops as dentures...something happened and ive never been the same...i honestly feel like part of my whole lifestyle blood was sucked outa me...changed my energy level dramatically and i never recovered...trusted greedy dentists...i had good but crooked teeth...they told me id love dentures and implants...20k later...i love neither and im tired all the time...be curious to know if anyone else experienced the same 😢
- 01:02 🧠 Two major health concerns for implants: uncontrolled diabetes and bone-affecting medications. - 01:40 🏗️ Adequate bone quantity and quality are crucial for implant success. - 02:17 📏 Cone beam scan helps in planning the implant placement for best results. - 02:44 🎂 Age considerations: No upper age limit, but younger patients may face challenges due to ongoing bone growth. - 03:37 🚬 Smoking negatively affects implant success but can be managed with cessation methods. - 05:19 🧼 Poor oral hygiene and lack of motivation can lead to implant failure. - 05:57 📝 Detailed evaluation and consultation are essential to determine if implants are the right option.
Have had two implants for 3 years now with no problems at all and they feel just like natural teeth. Had some artificial bone added to the jaw to thicken it a bit before the implants were put in because the other tooth had been missing for decades so over time that spot had shrunk thinner. The dental surgeon said they have ossificated and healed very well and will probably last the rest of my life.
In the Netherlands dentures is free of cost . The basic health insurance about 180 euros every month included this even implants . Even rebase reline . Also removing teeth.
In this country socialism is bad. Dying from malnutrition and infection from teeth. Is better makes us great. I honestly use sarcasm to avoid crying. You guys in the Netherlands have good system. That benefits everyone.
@angelaschaefer5883 I cannot understand why the rich big US didn't have a social system like Sweden or Netherlands a small country. I have removed my teeth because the dentist said it was so bad. First I got dentures for a couple months . But under it didn't sit very well. Than a year later a system only 2+4 implants which you can removed for cleaning. I have now beautiful teeth made from ceramic . The total costs 4500 plus 6000 euros. The health basic insurance paid everything even pulling all teeth under anesthesia before. In the Netherlands if you need a diabetic pump from Medtronic cost 3500 euros it is in the insurance included also a pacemaker , screws etc. You all paid a basic amount under 200 euros a mount depending from extras in insurance like physio or chiropractor etc. Everybody in Holland have rights for medical care. Even the 1 million refugees in our country gets good social houses for affordable rent. Noone is supposed to living on the streets. We don't have hungering citizens. It is here like a little nice paradise on earth 🌎
@@victorkoot2193HI,could you please tell me where you had your dentures for free in the Netherlands?Did you get the implants for free too with your basic health insurance?
@@Claire-sj9mp We in the Netherlands have all a basic social health insurance under 200 euros monthly . Extractions of all teeth removal included with anesthesia. You started with Immediate/dentures complete for free. After 6 month's it is possible to get snap on dentures for both jaws. Tje cost for these is much lower than in the USA . 4 implants with a bar or snap on with teeth cost about 4500 euro-6000 euro depending if it is from ceramic, composiet, plastic etc. You paid only your own risk of 400 euro's a jaw . I had it recently done in my local city . There is also a extra dentist insurance between 40-150 euros covering a major part of the cost of facings, braces , root canal, composite fillings etc
@@victorkoot2193 Thank you for your reply, I have been living in the Netherlands the last few years and have the basic insurance which does not cover dental costs..apparently you need to take out a supplemental dental insurance..
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Great video Doctor. My doctor was not so informative, but said I was a good candidate. I have had my implant in for four and a half months. I can see the finish line!
Can carbonated drinks like coke etc affect the implant posts I have titanium posts and full implants. I drink 7up every now and then just curious
@ Dr. Brett How long should I wait after my tooth is extracted to replace it with implant. If you wait 5 years or more is it too late for implant? Like you said your bones gets reabsorbed after long period of time.
@@raffaeledonofrio2729 how you feeling with your new implant? how long it took to heal? Is it comfortable? Can you eat everything with no problem? What are you allowed to do and not do to protect your implant from damage? Reason I'm asking you is because I am planning to have implant and I would appreciate if you give me information.
@@mariorico440 It took 4 months 3 weeks to get the healing cap installed. Then another 3 weeks to get fitted for the final crown. And another two weeks for the lab to complete the final crown. Which will be installed next week. So I'm not complete yet.
I’ve never understood why dentistry is not part of healthcare. Most dental insurance only covers things that most people can afford anyway. I had open heart surgery a few years ago and it didn’t cost me anything. You go to a dentist you have to take out a second mortgage on your home. Anything past a filling or an extraction is ridiculously expensive.
I agreed. i had the lower arch done due to an illness, and I had to borrowed money to get dental work. What a shame.
It is part of healthcare in fact, medical illness is now related to dental health!! It should be related via insurance and not separate.
All dental insurance stinks. You pay a monthly premium and get virtually no coverage when you need it. It's quite a lucrative racket; if I could stand having my fingers in peoples' mouths all day I'd have chosen dentistry as a career.
That’s why you go to a holitistic/biological dentist
Because you’ll have to pay anyway might as well get good care
i had my done yesterday. i have to pay 3200 . my insurance payed 700 euros. ( i have to pay the rest in bits)i live in germany. i guess it might be much better
Dentists look at you and they think “here comes my next Porsche”.
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@@Runco990holy shit😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥bro I know he didn’t care for that shit 😂😂😂
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I usa I only get my teeth cleaned every six months all my procedures i have done is in Europe
A dentist who really cares for patients is refreshing and amazing to see. Thank you Dr. Brett
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What do you all pay for a tooth implant? I was told $7,000 each.
Under 5k in California
well.. just because he's on yt talking about the good and whats right.. just dont trust youtube so clearly. advice is advice
that's true , my dentist used to run back and forth to other patients and wasn't refreshing whatsoever
As a dentist i always tell my patients to choose their dentist wisely. If i don't feel confident enough to do the procedure i just refer them to a specialist. The patient have the right to question every step done by a dentist. This is a great video to educate patients about implants.
My dentist didn't listen to my complaints, or questions he wasted alot of my money and didn't fix my problem. Lesson learned.
Is it safe to remove amalgam fillings?
Yes this is exactly they should do but unfortunately they do each and every hit and trial
These comments are super helpful. I also wonder how many people are allergic to the metal. I am not sure I’d be afraid i’d be allergic to the metal. Do they test you for that before hand ??
@LA&T there's quite a few different materials besides metal, like ceramics for instance, I presume that includes the screw but I'm not 100% sure. Godd luck daunting I know.
I respect a honest dentist who cares about me instead of money
i don't think they even exist where i'm located!
me too but they seems dont exist nowadays ......😢😢😢
@@fransantelliwhere are you?
Money hungry butchers
maybe last century . if they say they will treat you like family RUN ,,,, BECAUSE THAT MEANS YOU ARE SCREWD
I'm 81 yes old....have 4 implants, and no problems....so very grateful!
From India. 72 years old. Many doubts about implant!
That is because whoever did them was qualified to do them, many of them claim to be qualified but are not, sometimes they last but sadly they do not in many end up in misery pain and losing their teeth ... there should be laws against some of these dentists doing unprofessional work
Hey! Where did your implant done?
I agree 1000% there are great periodontist and oral surgeons that place successful implants.
But not all general dentist are qualified!
I'm also 81 and had 2 gold bridges and a crown 20 years ago . My dentist was amazing ! I brush very thoroughly everyday and have had no problems with my full set of teeth . My dental plan paid 50 % of the costs and almost 100 % for fillings . Good info on the implants , more time needed to make this choice .
dentists are not interested in the person but money. I had a dentist supposedly a good one I spent thousands of dollars but in the end, I lost most my teeth.
i had the same teeth worked on (4) every year and had thousands of dollars in them. It was never the same dentist because I was way less than impressed with each one's work. The teeth have now fallen out and i plan on loosing one or more at a time until I need to get dentures. I would never implant metal purposefully. It would be about the same as getting a toxic root canal. Dentists are like lawyers and can't be trusted. The profession has turned into disposable so you will be back in in a year to buy it again. If you get dental work fly to costa rico. Get a vacation and total replacement for less than your disposable dental work in USA.
Aren’t that most people who is in medical field like that? 😂
As a dentist i always tell my patients to choose their dentist wisely. If i don't feel confident enough to do the procedure i just refer them to a specialist. The patient have the right to question every step done by a dentist. This is a great video to educate patients about implants.
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There are nobody is watching over a Dentist's shoulder, the quality of the work is only as good as the Dentist's standards and personal honesty.
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Sadly, I've encountered greedy dentists too. Safer to go w a practice w multiple drs so less need for greed and more oversight.
I'm glad you spoke about younger people. My son lost 5 teeth when he was 17 and we took him to a very expensive dentist in London to talk about an implant solution. The dentist flat out said he wouldn't even consider it for at least 5 years and offered interim solutions which worked out very well. He said that we'd have no trouble finding a dentist somewhere who would go straight for implants but that they wouldn't be right in offering it. He basically said that he wouldn't do what we wanted and was willing to give up a fat fee as a result. Some would have just taken the money. He was, of course, right.
Wow, that’s good a dentist.
What was the name of the dentist?
There are a lot more experiences like your vs the opposite. Unfortunately we only hear about the bad experiences. The fear mongering in these comments is pretty awful. I’ve encountered outstanding dentists, mediocre dentists and awful dentists just like any other profession.
And has integrity, that is a dentist worth his weight in gold.
which interim solutions please?
I'm 74, and in need of my last major dental restoration. After painstakingly reviewing dozens of videos, your presentation makes the most sense. It was straightforward, accurate, concise and very realistic. I thought I wanted implants. But after listening to you, I'd be very leery of a dentist who would consent or recommend the implant procedure as a viable option to my final restorative solution. No sense wasting time going down that rabbit hole. Not to mention the cost, the likes of which will probably out-live me. Besides, I have become quite the "soup-chef." If Brookhaven wasn't so far from Jacksonville, I'd probably be in your office tomorrow 'cause I trust you'd help me figure out THE BEST CHOICE for ME. Thanks for your professionalism and KEEP SMILING!
I had a dental implant installed 23 years ago without any issues. I am very happy with my implant
What dentist was it because I want to go
@@tioswift3676 One in Minnesota
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Dr. Langston, As a retired DDS, I wanted to compliment you on the video. You discussed very important points that will benefit prospective implant patients. Extremely nice job.
I think you both are nuts
@@notfiveo sad they prey on peoples savings , good dentists are out there you just have to be lucky you find a sincere one with proper training or they could cause much problems in near future
Number one reason $$$$$$$$
I agree they are very expensive. I do wish they were more affordable for people. Who would like them. My mom has five of her teeth that are implants. Four of the five failed. The dentist charged full price each time that happened. To do it again. The fifth one got infected the dentist charged full price to do it again. Now they are fine not causing any problems. After brushing she has to clean under the implant. With Water Flosser. She has to see the dentist every three months. Because keeping those implants free of infection is important. Unless you have a lot of money for maintaining those implants. Your risk of them failing is high. The standard protocol for replacing missing teeth. Is full dentures like what I will get or partial dentures. This is what 95% will end up. The idea that these are going to be affordable for everyone. Is never going to happen. They require surgery for placement.
"Just because you are missing a tooth doesn't mean that you need an implant" THANK YOU! Many if not most dentists seem set on replacing every missing tooth on every patient with an implant. My 88 year old grandmother went to the dentist with a cracked front tooth, first thing he said was that she needed an implant rather than list all of the options she had in terms of replacing that tooth as well as their pros and cons.
Mc Hobbit........I just had a new set of dentures made and that dentist suggested that implants are a scam.
Implants are not a scam. Bridges are almost as expensive. Bridges are basically 3 crowns and they shave down 2 perfectly healthy teeth to put a bridge in. And they fail and break in a few years because the bone will atrophy without an implant.
@@johnarnold893 It depends on the patient, their age, and their desires. Example: if your 28 years old and you don't won't your face shrinking so you now look 65 it might not be a bad deal. Look up the word 'resorption'
Seems like they are all money hungry I hated it
You may be right with your grandmother, but in most cases a dentist will send his implant patients to an oral surgeon, because an implant is too difficult for a normal dentist.
I recommend them. I have had several and no issues for over 20 years already! Started young and I was healthy, good bone mass etc. As he said, make sure you are healthy, and have good bone density in your jaws. The implants will also
How old were you when you had it done? I’m 35 and I one on a molar and now I might need another one on a failed root canal. I’m a mess and stressed over this because i don’t know if it’s a good idea to get another implant
@@vanessahuizar11 about the same and I had no issue. Also if you need to the dentist can add more bone mass . He did it for me and no issue. I had several implants done wit the same specialist. I will only go to him. It has been 23 years now and no problems. I don't regret it at all. Where do you live? You need a good specialist. The one I went to is in MN. Apple Tree Dental Dr Moheebi. I will drive or fly to have it done again if I ever need too. You must be very careful of the ones who say it can be done all at once..
@@dominiquew.8181 I went to a periodontist. I thought going to a specialist would be the best I had an implant done after years of having the tooth pulled. I think that’s why I’m having issues now. It was fine until they put my crown on and I’ve been getting numbness and pain
@@vanessahuizar11 sorry to hear it did not work out for you. I was lucky , my dental implant specialists was ref by a family member who used to work with him. I will fly to,go,see him if I have to when I move. So far no issue. What State are you in?
I have need for implant both upped and lower molar. The upper bone resorption, so will need sinus lift, possible ridge augmentation. I am soo scared about it all. They do bone grafting period, yet bone mass to mandible and maxilla is scary. Without the upper since pandemic, had to have it pulled, was not warned of the bone loss. No the missing molar deflates my cheek. One perio says he can't guarantee total reflation, while other consult says yes it will reflate. Why the difference?
My great aunt had implants late in life and they worked amazingly well for her. She was still able to tear into an apple at 93!🤣
What age did she have it at? My dad is 83 and I want to pay for implants for him but wondering if there’s any point at this age
@@munemhaq774 I think she was already in her 80s when they were done.
More than age I think it really has to do with bone health in the jaws. If the implants can succeed, and can be afforded, it's always better to have teeth that work like real ones vs dentures.
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I’m sure there are many success stories like yours. Well done for the 93 yr old Aunt. I’m 66 now and I’ve got 2 missing teeth in front.
@kenofken Do you know what dentist she went to get that procedure done? I have a older relative that needs one.
I got two implants 20 years ago and no issues at all. So far they are better than the originals.
Is it worth it Sir ? Can you explain more ? Im loosing my Nr 6 as i did root canal and after 8 years roots got infected. I dont know what to do
I'm 65 years old and lost all of my teeth in my forties, it was a genetic thing that ran in my family. I don't have dentures and I eat pretty much what I want. Can't eat apples but I can eat applesauce, can't eat peanuts but I can eat peanut butter, can't eat pickles but I can eat pickle relish. My gums are hard enough for me to eat a hamburger and even a smothered steak or a pork chop. My bad teeth was poisoning me and after I got rid of them I felt better and started gaining weight.
Does your eye vision well ?
I have two or free dead root canal teeth. I think they may be poisoning me since I periodically have bad runs
@@pst9821 That's possible.
You and me both! I'm toothless and feel much better without all the infection. I do look really old though.
I am in the process of having all of mine pulled for the same reason infection. They have pulled six of the really bad ones. My appetite is better then it has been in months. Other than little tenderness I feel fine. My husband had the rest of his pulled. He is eating hamburgers and just about anything else. He still is handsome without his teeth.
To simplify: if you've got strong bone and lost a tooth, get an implant (I've had an implant for 15 years. It's as comfortable as a normal healthy tooth and cosmetically perfect. It'll probably outlast me. The alternative would have been to leave a gap or have a denture - no thanks!). The title is stupidly misleading.
Yup. I love my implants. Best teeth in my mouth 😂
Thank God I took care of it when I had some money...
I would like to thank this doctor for making and posting this video. No only has he saved me a long consultation co$t with my dentist, he has also helped my make the decision to get full mouth implants. I am 77 years old and as of this point, I am going to do it. Thank you from Australia.
i got my 2 dental implants in the mid 1970s i have had them for over 45 years now he even told me that i may need to replace them when i would be in the 40s but i gone to have them check when i turn 42 they said there ware just fine and even now there still fine. every time i hae then check they keep saying i do not need to rreplace them at all they look fine. so by now it looks like i will never need to replace them at all.
qué bien buen trabajo
I received an implant in 1979 after a traffic accident at the age of 16. It's still going strong. My bone has receded quite a bit, but I'm hoping it will last until my end.
What type of implant was it? Has hardware changed since then? Would they have to remove the old implant to upgrade say you needed to replace the tooth part? I'm inquiring about if implant technology advances too fast
You were 16 in 1979.... that would make you.... errr. 60 years old!!!! happy birthday!! (special year).... sooo do you have any expectations on when will be your "end". Now the dental specialist in the video spoke about a 90 year old getting implants.... if you follow that path - it will be another 30 years!!! that's a very loooong time. So take care of those implants..... and enjoy your youth!
Don't they hurt and how many implants you had plzz tell me
@@GLOCK144.The crown is replaced without affecting the screw. Actually the bone grows around the screw, so it cannot be removed without a surgical procedure.
@@umarkhan4348Pain free and trouble free if done correctly. The extraction of the old tooth is the only painful part, besides paying for it.😢
I stopped going to my previous dentist because of the high pressure sales job for an implant each and every time I went (even for routine cleanings).. My current one has asked once and only once if i was interested in an implant I politely said no and that was the end of it, he said "if you're not having any problems and the space between teeth is ok with you, it's ok with me!"
Implants can get infected just like teeth. Bone infections are really serious. It isn’t just bone, but gum health that matters. Poor oral care can be an issue also.
My mom had one that got infected.
@@zrymillMy mom just had implants put in a few months ago and she actually just lost one yesterday. She kept getting infections on one of them and the doctor had to take it out. I only hope that the doctor can reimburse her for the missing implant, since it was 4.
@@angelaschaefer5883how old is your mom ?
major issue
I had my two implants about 12 to 15 years ago and they will probably outlast me!! My teeth in the front are fine but it was the crowns and bridges in the chewing teeth that have failed me. The implant all the way in my situation!
lately at 67 I am thanking god that I still have most of my teeth and never get any pain from them.
Wow you are smart because you take care your teeth really good. One ounce of prevention equals to pound of cure.
@@mariorico440 My mom is 76 and has most of hers. She has four that are implants on the bottom. I am 50 years old and didn’t have dental insurance. I am going to lose all of mine my younger siblings have all theirs with no problems. Our 25 year old son Joshua was the priority is teeth are in good shape.
@@angelaschaefer5883 If there's going to be a lots of people like your mom it's going to be bad for the dentists because they will not be making money. So for how long have your mom been wearing the implants? Are they comfortable or do they work same as natural teeth?
In my moms case she has had them for about ten years. She said they do feel like her own teeth. I hope that helps you little.
That is fantastic so happy for people that don’t have dental trouble. My siblings are younger and don’t have dental trouble like me. Very happy for them.
I was a dental assistant in the late 1990s and so many people got bone or gum infections and had tons of problems
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's always valuable to hear from those who worked in the field and saw firsthand the challenges patients faced.
Absolutely the best explanation of implants I've heard to date. I'm 73 and have a molar (14) that isn't a candidate for root canal as the ligament is destroyed and the tooth roots are being destroyed as well. I don't know why but it seems that 95% of the dentists I've visited are poor communicators. Usually its a quick general canned speech while they are backing up to leave the room. Very little eye contact as well, top that off with no formal introduction and English as a second language ( live in Florida )and I might as well just begin with an internet article. In a few weeks, I begin the journey by having the tooth extracted by yet another person ( oral surgeon ). Well done Dr. Langston !!
Love it! Well don you, too!
Same I love in floroda as well.
I'm 71 and just completed getting my second implant, done by oral surgeon. It's ready for my general dentist to put a crown on. So excited to finally be getting my molar "back", lol.
Same in Georgia! Very poor communication and always in a rush! I'm going on my 4th consultation because either the office is overbooked or the surgeon didn't explain anything in depth and was in a rush.
Not sure what part of Florida you are in, but I see Dr. Andy Gaertner in Miami. Him and his staff are phenomenal. He always consults with me first before any treatment is done and he doesn’t pressure me or “sell” to me. I have naturally perfect teeth, however tooth #30 took a beating from my pregnancies. I got a root canal from a previous dentist, which failed and lead me to Dr.Gaertner. I had my implant done with his Prosthodontist Dr.Kang. Both are excellent at what they do. I’ve been going there since 2018. Look him up, and pay him a visit. You’ll be happy you did!
I’ve restored hundreds of implants in all sort of modalities. Dr. Langston is a go to Dr. in his area.
Your video is the 5th one I've watched today. It was the only one worth watching. You're easy to understand. You don't go on & on about yourself or tell off-putting jokes/. You're just telling understandable information about the subject I clicked on. Thank you! I will watch some more of your videos so I can have a more educated conversation with the implant specialist I choose. Thanks again.🙂
Deep respect to you from someone who has mostly contempt for dentists. ❤️
Me too, the whole medical industrial complex.
Same here.
This guy seems ethical.
To avoid most implant problems, go to 2 specialists: 1. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the surgical portion and 2. a Prosthodontist for restoring the crown on top.
That's a good idea, probably.
Not necessarily! A skilled GP (general practitioner) can do all the steps himself.
I have seen shoddy work from both specialists and GPs...
Lucky to have access to UCSF to replace 4 missing front teeth I lost when I fell off my bike. Dr Odera is my surgeon and Dr Acharya is the prosthodontist who will make the crown.
@@shouryabose5943wow what kind of insurance do you have
many of these so-called dentists perform implants and DO NOT have any idea what the hell they are doing , they do not add bone or put implants into good bone , beware choose a good professional dental place ,,, some of these are in it for one reason only ,,, their pockets
Thank you Dr. Langston…you are a good doctor to explain this and not only suggesting for anyone to get implants- thank you for you do care.
I'm a poor candidate for implants because of bone loss, but that didn't stop one doctor from wanting to charge me an exorbitant amount - in cash - for a procedure that probably would have failed. I got a second, correct, opinion and opted for a prosthesis instead. I'm very happy with it.
I had bone loss and had a bone graft before my implant. No problem at all.
What is a prosthesis?
@@kathleenmorris9309 Dentures
I’m in the process of making a decision. Implants or dentures. I’m deciding on dentures because the cost is more affordable but I’m so nervous. I used to have beautiful teeth but genetics despite maintaining them carefully I’ve lost most of my upper teeth. I was wondering if you decided on a denture and do you feel like a pile of plastic?
@@chawkins1963 hey Cindy do it good for chewing and which teeth you got the implant
As someone who works in insurance these are very costly. I recommend checking to see if these services are covered under your plan first. Ask your provider for a predetermination to make sure you’re covered. If your tooth is already missing make sure you ask about “missing tooth exclusions”. You will be billed for the implant, abutment, and implant crown so it’s 3 parts. Good luck 👍🏼
This guy sounds like a really good guy and can make his patients feel comfortable... That's really important. Even though the video was kind of short, I learned a lot 👍 Now I just wish I had the money to get this done😢
I'm 62 and have 2 implants. Both are working very well.
I have 14 implants, done progressively over almost 15 years. All other types of fixes were failures - glued bridge, partial denture, post. The implants have proven themselves to be sturdy & reliable. Only one little problem: the middle peg in the first set of 3, about 18 years ago, is suffering from bone atrophy. Most likely because there's a triple crown on the 3 pegs, and the middle one isn't getting any load. They all need exercise, so educated opinion in recent years is to put a single crown on every implanted peg.
Putting seperate implants won't work in some situations, such as having a low bite due to grinding of teeth. The reason being is that there won't be enough crown material to be as durable as they should be. But even if you took the chance and asked the dentist to make a thinner crown, food is more likely to hit your gums, rather than your teeth. So in my opinion, if you have worn enamel, or you just want your entire mouth to look uniform because you have crooked teeth, I'd go with all on 4s or all on 5s or 6s. But I think it's best to get 3rd and 4th opinion.
Dental technician here. I work for a lab that designs and fabricates the implant crowns for dental clinics. One of my more specific duties involves ensuring the accuracy of implants’ sizes, positions, etc in the modeling software, and identifying potential issues before a case is sent to the design section.
14 implants is…a lot! Please tell me they’re spread out over both jaws, because there really shouldn’t be more than 6-8 implants per arch. More than that, and the remaining bone material between them starts to be too thin for adequate structural integrity. I can’t name names in a public forum, but my boss actually stopped doing business with a dentist who’d started doing stuff like that!
@@anonmg1 - 14 implants total for both jaws. They replaced teeth that totally disintegrated over the years. All implants were performed by a top level maxillofacial surgeon who uses modelling software; crowns installed by a top level dentist.
I have full front implants. I haven't had a single problem and they are stronger than healthy real teeth at first you know you have them but after a while it feels normal and you don't even think about it anymore way better than dentures that for sure
@@diameadozenhow much did you pay
Kudos for disclosing that "bone growing medicines" impair the body's ability to heal around a dental implant! For those who still have the ability to reason, that's letting the cat out of the bag regarding bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates (ex., Fosamax and Boniva) are known to reduce osteoclast activity which, as a result: (1) does nothing to increase osteoblast production nor build bone mass and (2) contributes instead to osteonecrosis of the jaw. Thanks for putting this out there; so that folks may be prompted to do their own research!
Ppl r stupid
Dr says do it so they do it
To wit: experimental gene therapy injections
It would be very unusual for a dentist not to ask you if you were on bone growing medication when giving a consultation on implants
YESSSSS LOVE DENTISTS LIKE YOU! Spread the awareness! 🤍
I'm living pay check to pay check and when i would go to the dentist it was always the same. Why did you wait so long? And I'm like because this shit ain't free dental insurance is a joke and I have to decide whether to keep a roof over my head or dental care. They make it sound like everyone just doesn't want to go not that they can't afford it. It's either pay up or pull them out.
I couldn’t either. Google low income dental care. The town you live in and the state. There will be few dental clinics near you. They charge based on income. Now there is nothing they can do for me my teeth are breaking into tiny little pieces. I have infection all the time and already had one that spread into the bone in my jaw. If I would have been wiser and looked for help sooner. It would be this bad I don’t want that to happen to you. I agree dental care needs to be given to everyone. We need teeth to be healthy I am sorry that you are struggling.
Thank you for saying this. Pull tooth for $150(extraction )or save it for $1000 (root canal). It's a no brainier for those of us working paycheck to paycheck. Dental insurance is a freaking joke. I've had a dentist literally fuss at me the whole extraction because I couldn't afford to save the tooth.
Don't beat yourself up. I had teeth pulled that I couldn't afford too save. Just try Googling low income dental care. Near you by the time I did that. Things were really bad. Bone infection and antibiotics every 8 hours. Please learn from my mistake. No there definitely is not enough help for people. But what help there is please use it. For me it was too late to save the rest of my teeth. For you it more likely that they can save the rest of your teeth.
Why not make screws made from calcium to implant teeth made from caclium hydroxy apetite (just like natural teeth) coming from a 3D printer or oven-baked from factory. Make sure the tooth has a canal so that it can be fed by the nerve that can make dentin which in the proces of regeneration over time is pushed to the outer layers which becomes enamel (hydroxy apetite with a few other molecules like fluor for the strength)
As a dentist, I am often asked, “Do you own a six bedroom, architect designed, detached house, along with an Aston Martin, and do you holiday in Biarritz each Summer?” The simple answer is “Yes, you mug, now open wide while I pull a few more out so that the bill can reach four figures!”
I’ve had a dental implant in the back (molar) for over a decade. It works very well replacing a tooth that split in half down into the bone.
Expensive, but cost/meal is peanuts, and it should work well for me for several more decades.
Cost per peal should ultimately be negligible !
Gets pretty significant for people who have a whole mouth of bad teeth
Sounds like the identical thing that happened to me.
A few years earlier, my dentist suggested that I consider replacing several old crowns. Figuring that "If it's not broke, don't fix it," I didn't take that advice.
Several of those teeth became infected when the crown failed and allowed the tooth to get infected, and one broke as you describe. So instead of just paying for replacement crowns, I paid for root canals AND a crow n AND an implant!
Should'a taken the advice when it was given!
I have about 8 implants and 15 crowns and am a retired dental technician. I got my mouth fixed in 2000-2010, and it is 2023 and I have not had any problems.
"8 implants and 15 crowns..." LOL Oh you have serious problems dude!!
I had an accident and lost 3 of my teeth but am confused how to do it
fool thats about 70,000😂
I opted out of a dental implant and chose what is known as a flapper a single tooth essentially a false tooth. I did not want to be putting all that metal in my mouth.
my gums have pulled back from all of my crowns, but not around my natural teeth. that tells me I am somehow sensitive to the foreign materials. I think I should NOT risk implants and just stick with the bridges and eventual plates, if necessary.
How was it so far? I’m leaning towards this than implants as I only need to replace a tooth
@@play_kitkatwhat you did implant or bridge?
Thank you for making people understand before they go ahead and do it. Love U DR.
Thanks for watching!
@@Dr.BrettLangston Hello Doctor...... I have One question, Should a single implant be Done after the tooth Extraction Or during tooth Extraction ❓❓
Implants are amazing inventions. I've seen how they changed people's lives around. I wish they were more affordable for those who really need them.
I went to my dentist to have a replacement for my upper dentures which I have had for many years. I am 80, the denture fits snugly and is causing me no problems but it is worn and I always fear dropping it in the sink while cleaning it and it does have coffee stains that won’t go away. I will not subject you to the horror that happened, after 3 trials nothing fit properly in my mouth and I told him that if this LAST time, the plate does not fit properly, I want my money back and I am out of there…..which is what actually happened. Where can one go to get a proper fit? I live in South FL and I would like to get an upper denture that would at least see me to my grave….just as an aside, the last denture came in a small box with a tube of Polident. I have never had to use adhesives with the dentures I have now and they are over 30 yrs old……I would so appreciate your comments on this and no, I cannot afford implants nor do I want to go through that. Thank you so much.
I purchased two implants last year (2 extractions, two implants, two crowns). My out of pocket expense was $3,800… I’m a little over 40 years old, and don’t drink, smoke, or chew.
It was a hassle getting from extraction to crowns… But, not that I’ve had them for a year my opinion is - Life-changing!
I started Invisalign November of 2022, smile is looking like a million bucks.
You do you, and be happy!
nice, that's why a lot of people are doing "dental tours" to poland, as this would close around 2,500-2,700$ here ... And still have 1000$
@@ArturOleszczuk1991 in Egypt it costs 1000$ at max ( could even be as low as 300$ in educational hospitals)
@@ArturOleszczuk1991 Mexico is the same.
Nice teeth are life changing.
@@cynthiakeller5954 don’t you get what you pay for? Would you drink the water in Mexico
I got one over 30 years ago. I was one of the first in my country who got it. So I was a part of a test with these implants. I have had no problems with it.
I had an implant 10 years ago, the best thing I did.
They did a bone graft and a gum graft. I am very happy with the implant, and I recommend to anyone who can afford it, better than partial denture.
I had an implant and the abutment broke and they couldn't get it out, so replaced the whole implant. Then it got infected and a few months late, ended up in the ICU with blood infection. The remove the implant, tooth #19, and shaved off 25% of my jaw in that area. I had to get Infustions of antibiotics every day for 9 weeks. No more implants. I am age 67 and an A1C of 7.4, so that may be the problem.
Well start of 2024 and I had to come to this because the trip to the dentist. I am so glad to hear a full understanding of what it's all about. Thank you❤
I got a dental implant when I was 16 after I loss my front tooth in a fight,it ruined my jaw and face, I had tmj and swollen facial muscles for years after this,my face also has changed in appearance
Are you sure it wasn't from the fight?
@@revealanation7778 his statement is not clear indeed
I lost my tooth after a fight at 17. I bit the girl in the face. Now I have a loose dental implant that's failed twice. Sucks.
@@revealanation7778 the doctor says it in the video, then jaw bone continues to grow when you are young, but the dental implant stays in the same place. So it caused me to start grinding my teeth and I devolved tmj after this, it basically ruined my whole face and jaw
Implants are not recommended till 22yrs of age
Thanks doc. I'm having dental work done and I've been talking to my dentist about implants. Great things for me to bring up at my next visit.
i am so glad that your are so informative about this, i for one would not get it done even if i had the money because i do not want a piece of metal in my jaw acting like and antenna for all the wi fi waves that we are bombarded with and that is my main concern, and i also have heard of toooooooo many horror stories because not all dentists are honest about some of the topics you addressed and only want the money
My husband has h pylori from growing up in Egypt
He had bone deterioration, gum disease and like six teeth pulled. He was told it would take three to four years of treatment and 1000's of dollars to complete. He has excellent dental insurance. He flew to Egypt and had a full set of veneers out on, root graphs and gum debridement. Took three days and 1500. They are perfect. It's a big insurance game here for anything health related.
what is gum debridement?
Thanks Doc. My dentist was trying to confince me that i need implants. Im missing two teeth. One upper right and lower left. However, they have been missing for almost 20 years and I have no problems with eating. I'm not going to get them because I don't want to mess uo what ain't broken. 😉
Thank you for your informative presentation! This is the most information I've heard about dental implant prerequisites. It's also confirmation that the body doesn't stop growing until age 24 or even later!
The brain doesn't fully develop until age 26. We really need to keep our children, children, for much longer than 18. The world is a mess.
Here is a story I know about because it involves my sister, she went to a detist in California to have a tooth replaced why I do not know the details anyway the dentist drilled too far and hit a nerve causing problems on that side of her face disfigurment and pain. She sued the dentist and won a settlement which I know nothing about though I beleve it was sustantual,
Now even years later even the wind can cause her pain to her face on that side. The pain is not minor but extreme enough she has to cover her face or get out of the wind. It will never get better so that is a possibility before you consider these posts usually four if you choose this route.
Tried one and it failed to take the process is brutal….never again investigate more before you attempt to have one I hear infections are high and rejection rates are high
Dentists need to be regulated by the state or federal government. Their prices are absolutely ridiculous...
Just done with my first part of implant. Which is the surgery. Pain level is minimal, still have stiches attached, but still have sharp pain in the gum for a sec or 2. Fingers crossed I will heal well for the next step in 3 mth
How is it going now for you? I am getting 2 implants in a few months
I got six of them and no regrets whatsoever an I've had them since 09 !!
This video IS one of the BEST intelligent made / educational videos i ever saw here in UA-cam
Implants are excruciating both painfully and financially. Most of us can’t swing $40,000 or $4000 per tooth. No disrespect to the doctor, but he should make mention.
I agree; the doc should mention the totally ridiculous prices for implants. You're better off with a snap on appliance that costs far less.
Yes that is definitely factor. Traditional dentures are what I am going with. I am happy for people that can have it done.
@@SueK51I got quoted 30k for snap in, 40k for permanents full mouth. Both r super expensive..tho in a different state I was quoted 60 and 80k so better then that at least..devastating
@@melodyandbryanphillips8304 I had to have serious work. 5 extractions, ginvitatal flap surgery, 4 implants with bone and stem cells, been working on remaining 20 teeth which were in bad shape. They needed crowns and I still need a bridge. I found a periodontal specialist with multiple fellowships who also specializes in implants. He is a retired Army periodontist. Everything was 45k cash. Expensive but I felt worth it and will save a lot of teeth/bone structure.
I broke my front tooth on Grape Nuts in my 20s.....I got a root canal ....3 crowns ......and then I got an implant with 4th crown as I was at the end of the road...I only had novocaine when I got the implant and there were no issues with anything. I am a grinder so do not know how long 4th crown will last. My dental insurance will not cover another crown on this tooth because they paid for the one with the implant. This tooth has been a $10K saga and I can never quite forget about it.
Im 25 years old now and i just got my bone graft done on one tooth yesterday. I regret chewing alot of gum during and after my pregnancy. And it sucks being a single mom im going to do the monthly payment for the bone graft. But with the implant thats alot of money. Besides that im like close to my payment being done paying my lawyer for the child custody case. It really is hard. Now that i think about it. Its really best to go back to school pr find a way to do career training schools when youre toddler is at a age where they can go to school. For me thats next year my son will go to pre-k. As much as we work two jobs. Its super hard for emeryencies like this where money is just taken out from is left amd right from procedures and what not. This is a great video. Its really essential to rhink it through. If an implant goes wrong youll be spending more money having to fix along side the money already spent getting it done in the first place.
I was visiting my doctor, a very good old experienced doctor ,every single year for long time. Every year I had to fix a rotten tooth at least. So, after I had to replace a tooth and I had like 10-12 decayed teeth fixed, I started to befriend the doctor. We knew each other so well. So, I’ve asked him. Doctor, tell me why my teeth are decaying so quickly and so badly? Actually, I was afraid that I would lose all my teeth. So he said to me. It’s simple. Because of hygiene. You are not washing your teeth. I told him.yes I do. Every single morning. He said: that is for no reason. You are washing them after they decayed during the night. That process happens during the night. In the morning is to late.
So I changed my teeth cleaning time. I do it before going to sleep. Sometimes happens that I fell asleep before planning to. But still, in the middle of the night,if I wake up, I go brush my teeth.
The good news is that I lost one friend. My dentist. In about 8 years I visited him once . And that was to re-fix an old decay work which was done by a woman doctor which I knew before him. And I’m very happy with my healthy teeth. The secret?… don’t go to bed 🛌 in the night without cleaning your teeth
Not only brushing, flossing, and a good rinse product (to kill bacteria) is also needed
Most dental hygienists tell you to brush your teeth twice a day. Once before bed and the other after breakfast or lunch. Floss daily & get two dental cleanings a year.
I did the same thing including flossing. Much better gums and overall health of my teeth. You'd be surprised how much sugar stays in your mouth before you go to sleep!
Those are great news. How old were you when you started changing your cleaning habits and how old are you now? I'm also experiencing decayed teeth, even if I use floss and go go the dentist often.
I got my dental implant when I was living in Korea about fifteen years ago. It was the largest dental clinic in town and had plenty of English-speaking staff, so it was where all the foreigners went for their dental care. My friend's wife was in the middle of the implant process and was getting impatient because the dentist kept telling her that she didn't have sufficient osseointegration yet to put the crown on, but I took this as a good sign about the practice -- they're not going to rush. They gave me the choice of a Korean manufactured implant, which would set me back about $1,200, or a European implant which would cost $2,500. I went for the European because I travel and if I was going to have trouble with the implant I wanted something that was more widely distributed so I'd not need to be waiting for a replacement peg or something from Korea. I was a bit frustrated because the dentist wouldn't tell me which specific implant he was going to use. He said he would need to assess the socket after I'd healed from the extraction. I forget which brand I got, but I researched it afterward and realized why "a titanium screw" was setting me back so much money. The research and development that goes into those things boggles the mind!
I've since had a gum graft to protect the implant, since the same gum damage that made me lose the tooth was threatening the implant. But over fifteen years in and I'm very, very happy with the result. Worth every penny.
Hi I am from India please tell me about implant
15 years wow! This is amazing and so reassuring to hear. The Prosthodontist who did my implant is Korean and he has 25+ years experience. The entire process took 10 months for me (I had to get a bone graft after they removed my old failed root canaled tooth). I was under the impression that it would be done in one visit ( so naive). He too, told me to wait upon one of my follow up visits..I wasn’t getting impatient, but him not wanting to rush the process said a lot to me. Anyway, I’m in the US and It’s been about 4 months since I’ve had the implant, but it feels like a regular tooth and I’m looking forward to having it for as long as you’ve had yours❤️ Best decision I’ve ever made regarding my dental health.
Most are Zimmer brand as they've merged with other companies that manufacture near the same device.
Can u do a video on:
the pros and cons of zirconia implants vs titanium?
Placing an implant on the same day as a dead tooth is removed-Success rates?
PRF, PRP, need for cadaver bone, ozone for bacteria?
sinus lifts and outcomes side effects of?
I would never have implants because I believe it is dangerous. I have regular removable dentures and they are well made.
Can you eat normally? I’ve heard they can also, scratch your tongue and make it bleed is not true?
@@sparkely1122 yes I can eat normally. But the meat must be good cooked. But my dentures are very good made. I will never have implants because of the things I have learned about them.
@@sparkely1122 my dentures don't scratch my tung. They are very good to vear.
@@arnedale2951 may i know your age?? Bcoz i have enamel erosion problem.. so in this case can I go for crown or can I go for implant?
implants are the best choice
I was scared at first when I saw the thumbnail, I am getting my second implant and I thought it was going to be reasons implants should be avoided for everyone!😱 I'm glad I watched. And subscribed!❤
@@TopVillain But one thing is a fact and not an opinion, the great majority of dentists including the guy doing this video are after our money, not necessarily the best options for us
It's called click bait. Scaring people into clicking..seems to have worked.
Just had the screw put into my gum 2 weeks ago. I have about 3 months before I can actually get the crown. For those who are considering it, implants are pricey. Definitely put a dent in my wallet but for asthetic reasons I wanted it. The drilling of the screw into the gum and subsequently into the jaw bone was surprisingly painless with numbing anesthesia used. However, the sensory feeling and noise of the drill whirring inside my mouth and going into my gum and drilling into my bone was a bit traumatic - but again painless. After it was over, I dreaded the anesthesia wearing off. I knew I was going to be in agony but again, surprisingly no pain - just a throbbing ache that was gone the next day. I support the commenter who said pick your dentist wisely. I researched my dental surgeon, read reviews, and asked a lot of questions. He is an implant specialist. Very important.
Just FYI, try to avoid air travel for a few months, if at all possible. Even though planes are pressurized, there will still be an effect on your body and you could find yourself in a lot of pain. My wisdom teeth came in horizontally and had to be dug out in a 2-hour procedure. A month later I had to go to a conference and half an hour into the flight, the pain was horrific. If you must travel by air soon after your procedure, talk to your oral surgeon about it.
My first was this past Dec. Next week I get my final bridge. I had a very similar experience.
What questions did you ask implant surgeon and what are the best screws tops and crowns
@@tranquilgiftsonline I had done a lot of research and reading prior to visiting the surgeon. One possibility that would've made me change my mind completely about implants is if I needed to have bone grafts done. It's done when there isn't enough jaw bone to anchor the implant thereby necessitating getting bone from somewhere else on your body. That will not be known to you until after xrays are done. But if necessary, it substantially raises the cost of the procedure. I asked about the possibility of infection which he told me a complete set of painkillers and antibiotics will be given after the procedure. Also, another office visit is needed in about 2 weeks to check to make sure no infection started. I asked about the pain of the procedure and pain post procedure. He said there should be none- and there wasn't. I wasn't even spitting out blood after the procedure! The tightening of the screw was the worst. It's a pressure pain on your gum that absolutely gave me the worst headache but will dissipate by the end of the day. I think the majority of my questions came after the procedure: how much longer before I get the crown, what if the screw becomes loose (which it did). I got the titanium (screw) porcelain (crown) implant which is fairly standard. There are cheaper options out there like using a hard plastic screw which is manufactured in S. Korea. No thank you.
Interesting. I had a former coworker who had implants in his 20's to replace his top front teeth after knocking them out going face first into a metal railing. Some years later, he experienced problems with the implants and had to have some more work done on them. This video just explained why that likely happened.
there are many factors. Even changed situation in opposite teeth can cause implant loss because there is problem with proper articulation between crowns and antagonist, that causes stress on bone and furthermore bone loss. There are a looooooot of things that can go wrong over time. But a lot of time is just bad surgical planning and bad final restoration. Dental technician with 10 years experience and over 6 years working in clinic with surgeons directly.
@@ArturOleszczuk1991What would you recommend then ? I am 22 and missing need to 2 implants ?
@@dazeddee8485 You may not have a jaw (with good bone structure/strength) left to deal with (due to bone resorption, age related changes to bone and so on, surgical changes and so on)
So far the time tested implant is the total hip, done first by Sir Charnley in the late fiftees? in the UK., the survival of this implant was about 5 yrs then, today it is in the 80-90 % in 2o yrs. At some point revision is impossible, and all implants fail at some point in time
Do any of these dentists tell you what is the survival rate, short term (5yr) and long term 20-25yrs (I don't know if this devise was around for 20-25yrs ) and what are the complications ie. infection, loosening and so on.
Bottom line, you may have to learn to live with what you have, you can have the cake and eat it too. 🤩🤩😢😢😢😢😢😢.
Laura would say trouble with implants very rare
I love my 3 implants first one I think at 38 (late 30’s for sure). Way better than a bridge etc and I had bridges since early 20’s
Hmm... The same dentists that tell you that teeth do not remineralise & can't repair on their own no matter what also tell you that the bone grows back around implants
Interesting...
I’m 70 years old when I was around 14 I went to a new dentist that was up the street from where I lived. When I got home and looked in my bathroom mirror I started to cry because he had filed down my front teeth. Yes they were slightly long but I was not like Bugs Bunny. Now I have a whole bunch of cracks and chips in my front teeth… Why he ever did such a thing without asking permission is way beyond me.
Yeah, my Dr "Quack" decided I needed 11 fillings when I was in my early teens. He drilled them deep, too. So now in my 50s, I pretty much have needed full crowns since there was practically no tooth material left to salvage.
Same with me.
Thank you Dr Langston on your explanation on dental implants. I do not need them now but it's good to know OPTIONS when the time comes.
My dad went to get implants. While the dentist was placing the screw into his upper Jaw my dad got a severe nosebleed from his left nostril. The next morning he was completely and permanently deaf in the left ear.
Oh no! I'm so sorry!
That dentist should be sued
Horrible. So sad and infuriating.
That sucks but I doubt it was caused by the implant procedure, he might have had a small stroke or something by chance.
Sad! So sorry.
My oral surgeon drives and races Porsches. My regular dentist has a small car collection including Ferrari and BMW. Quite a lucrative field. Difference is, the car collector charged me outrageous prices and I finally left him. Though he did good work . The oral surgeon was going to do an implant on the lower left farthest back tooth as a result of an extraction, as recommended by my newer dentist. During a consultation I asked him if it was something that was doable, to work back there, and does everything look okay. After our 10 minutes usual conversation about Porsches since I'm into cars also, he said you know, at your age of 69 I wouldn't even bother with it. Saved me a whole lot of Hassle and money.
I had my implant done 3 years ago and so far, it has been very successful. I am 69 years old and had no complications, I would have never done it at a young age but the bone preliminary studies came out good and never flagged any future problems.
Fought periodontal disease for 25 years.
Horrible!!
Extra cleanings, deep cleanings and taking contentious care of my mouth and full flap surgery did little in the way of helping.
I had not lost any teeth when my dentist suggested pulling 5 on my right side (3 top, 2 bottom). I was scared. I had been trying so hard to keep my teeth. But I trust my dentist so I agreed.
Two years and after a sinus lift and bone graft, I am ready for the upper implants. The lower were done last year.
what I now realize is that the infection in my mouth was affecting my total health.
So happy with this decision.
The problem with implants is they are about 2 times as expensive as they should be
Agree they are expensive. Wished they were cheaper for people. Who are willing to go through at least one surgery. Sometimes multiple surgeries. Can deal with possible failure of implant. Or possible infection. In my case I don't have the money. My husband has dementia so months of recovery. Would not be good idea. I have had enough with infection in my mouth. So dentures in my case will be just fine.
More than 2×. An Endontist today told me an implant for #3 tooth =$10,000. Wtf. USA dental care stinks.
What isn't 😂
5 TIMES ,,, the profit is the major ripoff also
Can you do them cheaper?
I wanted porcelain veneers recently, but my dentist said that I am not a good candidate because my teeth are not bad enough. She recommended Invisalign instead so I am doing that. I’m glad she was honest, instead of just accepting my $2k/tooth and is instructing me to do what she thinks is right for me to achieve the aesthetic results I want
how old are you? till what age do invisalign work? and how long does it take? (roughly), Thanks
2k /tooth? I didn't know it is that expensive. I am discouraged. (laugh). How about lumineers?
Veneers only last around 7 - 10 years too. Massive waste of money considering the astronomical cost.
@Becky Swan So what's the alternative for dental cosmetics if I'm not a billionaire? 😄😄
@@Tirelesswarrior Crowns would probably be a better option. They are cheaper than veneers and can easily be replaced. But yep I hear you. The cost of dental work is enough to make you cry.
I have a snap in upper denture supported by six implants thats now 5yrs old.
LOVE IT. Although it was costly, approx 15k. much less than permanent crowns.
Of the six implants simultaneously, three failed when checked at 1st healing evaluation. The surgeon removed the failed one's and replaced the failed ones at no cost. Several months later they were solid, and my procedure was a success. Longer than i hoped it would take but successful.
How or why did they fail?
As a senior on Social Security and Medicare, I don't have dental insurance or $15k. So, I'm somewhat toothless.
@@catherineostrom7575 They won't pay for any of it??
My husband is on Medicare they did pay for his teeth to be pulled because they were infected. But it was not easy to do. Medicare doesn't cover dentures at all. My mother also is on Medicare. She doesn't have dental either. So she pays for her treatment out of her own pocket. It absolutely infuriates me. They don't cover things people need.
Get dentures my husband and I don't have any teeth either. It will be year before we can get dentures. I found something on Amazon to use for appearance purposes. So no eating with them. But much better then no teeth. Get the rest pulled at low income dental clinic. That charges based on income for extractions. You can find options there are not nearly enough of them.
I retired from the US Army and was always impressed with Army dentists. They worked mightily to save one molar but in the end they replaced it with a bridge. Years later it broke and i I received an implant from a civilian dental. That was twenty years ago and I have no problems with it.
When it was offered to me i figured that drilling into my jaw and setting metal into it opens many possibilities of future unnecessary pain, plus the price. So went with regular dentures, been a decade now and i don’t regret it at all
I got an implant on #7 and it turned me into an oral hypochondriac.
Through the 4 steps of dental hygiene for over 500 days straight:
1.)Tongue scrape
2.)Brush
3.)Floss below gumline
4.)Mouthwash
I have unexpectedly eliminated even morning breath.
Can't believe I was walking around with yuck-mouth not flossing all them years.
also proper diet is a major factor too, i have good dental hygiene but soem how just have bad teeth :(
Our daughter is 17, almost 18 and has no adult molar #18 or #31 and no wisdom teeth. She saw a new dentist today at the same practice we had been going to, and they are recommending implants on these molars. She has molar #2 & #15, that she says are super erupting. She has no discomfort or pain up until this time. Based on your possible broad opinion, we should wait until after 21 to do any of this possible extensive work. Thank you!! We have been searching online for hours, and it seems this is a rare case.
No dentist
has ever asked any health issues! That’s an issue!
I would find one that does. The office I work we ask about health issues every time a patient comes in.
Yes, you are absolutely correct 😌
Wrong dentist. Dentist talk about your health,prescriptions,smoking and all kinds of health issues.
That’s because they have your health history already that is filled out by you.
@@dinahbrown902 We need to know more about the effects of what we eat and drink and also how smoke and drugs affect our teeth and how about fluoride in our drinking water ? That fluoride also ends up in our kidneys and bladder . I prefer to have it in my toothpaste which goes down the drain .
This killed my father, site of his bone cancer 15 years later.
I am sorry to hear that. But, from his implants? Is that what his cancer doctors concluded?
Was it the metal? Or the fake bone part of the implant? Thank you
@@solobano570 yes, he did have a fall, hurt his mouth. But that could not explain it.
@@buffypeterson1736 they removed the entire device.
Bro you make no sense. So he died from the implants or the fall bro like a fall don’t cause cancer so yea no sense bro
i battled leukemia for 7 yrs and it left me with terrible teeth one breaking off at the bone and all others needing care crownsx6 and dozens of fillings. I had to have the broken tooth cut out with a bone saw i suppose. let it heal for a few months then had the titanium implant inserted. now that a few more months have passed all things have healed and worked as hoped and Im just waiting on more cash to get the replacement tooth put in. My doctor recommended different treatments for different teeth and i think that gave me the best options for each tooth. my medicare advantage dental plan did not cover the implant at all so thats about $3,000 i had to charge in total for one tooth while the crowns were covered at $780 each but dental ins covered $2,000 of that at least. Implants are extremely expensive but im only 40 and single dont want missing teeth. Best bet is to catch it earlier with dental appointments and get crowns to save the tooth rather than having to replace it with an implant. both work well when done at the right times.
Remember the country singer Johnny Cash...dentist irreparably shattered his jaw...you can see it...this procedure is extremely painful and invasive and they cant put pain killers in bone...but more importantly...and i dont know how to describe it...at 63...i had bottoms done and left tops as dentures...something happened and ive never been the same...i honestly feel like part of my whole lifestyle blood was sucked outa me...changed my energy level dramatically and i never recovered...trusted greedy dentists...i had good but crooked teeth...they told me id love dentures and implants...20k later...i love neither and im tired all the time...be curious to know if anyone else experienced the same 😢
sorry had all on 8 top and bottom for 6 years now greatest thing that ever happen hAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS FROM MY TEETHS for 60 years
- 01:02 🧠 Two major health concerns for implants: uncontrolled diabetes and bone-affecting medications.
- 01:40 🏗️ Adequate bone quantity and quality are crucial for implant success.
- 02:17 📏 Cone beam scan helps in planning the implant placement for best results.
- 02:44 🎂 Age considerations: No upper age limit, but younger patients may face challenges due to ongoing bone growth.
- 03:37 🚬 Smoking negatively affects implant success but can be managed with cessation methods.
- 05:19 🧼 Poor oral hygiene and lack of motivation can lead to implant failure.
- 05:57 📝 Detailed evaluation and consultation are essential to determine if implants are the right option.
I have DentistPhobia. I cry the moment I step into a dentist's office until I leave.
Are you exaggerating or being for real??
I’m so far gone from bad dental work all my life. Some new technology is going to have to come along
You and me both. One dentist totally ruined my mouth and my bite is ruined. I have no money to do anything about it.
😥🙏💔
Praying it will!
Have had two implants for 3 years now with no problems at all and they feel just like natural teeth. Had some artificial bone added to the jaw to thicken it a bit before the implants were put in because the other tooth had been missing for decades so over time that spot had shrunk thinner. The dental surgeon said they have ossificated and healed very well and will probably last the rest of my life.
I had a real bad experience at a dentist currently got a medical claim against them when u pay cheap u definitely pay twice choose wisely
In the Netherlands dentures is free of cost . The basic health insurance about 180 euros every month included this even implants . Even rebase reline . Also removing teeth.
In this country socialism is bad. Dying from malnutrition and infection from teeth. Is better makes us great. I honestly use sarcasm to avoid crying. You guys in the Netherlands have good system. That benefits everyone.
@angelaschaefer5883 I cannot understand why the rich big US didn't have a social system like Sweden or Netherlands a small country. I have removed my teeth because the dentist said it was so bad. First I got dentures for a couple months . But under it didn't sit very well. Than a year later a system only 2+4 implants which you can removed for cleaning. I have now beautiful teeth made from ceramic . The total costs 4500 plus 6000 euros. The health basic insurance paid everything even pulling all teeth under anesthesia before.
In the Netherlands if you need a diabetic pump from Medtronic cost 3500 euros it is in the insurance included also a pacemaker , screws etc. You all paid a basic amount under 200 euros a mount depending from extras in insurance like physio or chiropractor etc. Everybody in Holland have rights for medical care. Even the 1 million refugees in our country gets good social houses for affordable rent. Noone is supposed to living on the streets. We don't have hungering citizens. It is here like a little nice paradise on earth 🌎
@@victorkoot2193HI,could you please tell me where you had your dentures for free in the Netherlands?Did you get the implants for free too with your basic health insurance?
@@Claire-sj9mp We in the Netherlands have all a basic social health insurance under 200 euros monthly . Extractions of all teeth removal included with anesthesia. You started with Immediate/dentures complete for free. After 6 month's it is possible to get snap on dentures for both jaws. Tje cost for these is much lower than in the USA . 4 implants with a bar or snap on with teeth cost about 4500 euro-6000 euro depending if it is from ceramic, composiet, plastic etc. You paid only your own risk of 400 euro's a jaw .
I had it recently done in my local city .
There is also a extra dentist insurance between 40-150 euros covering a major part of the cost of facings, braces , root canal, composite fillings etc
@@victorkoot2193 Thank you for your reply, I have been living in the Netherlands the last few years and have the basic insurance which does not cover dental costs..apparently you need to take out a supplemental dental insurance..
The best and honest explanation I have seen so far, I live in NY, is a shame they are too far from NY
I'm glad you found the explanation helpful! It’s always great to connect with viewers from all over, even if there’s a bit of distance.