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Clear choice dental implants worth it?
Posted 29 Nov 2009
anyone tried clear choice dental implants and think they were worth it? how much does clear choice cost vs. other dental implants?
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My front teeth were really really loose. My back teeth were missing and broken. I couldn't really chew anything it sucked.
Yes, I too went in and said "I can get the money." I did ask for a discount for cash which was just like you $750. I paid about 24grand for the uppers BUT I LOVE IT.
I do know that a friend in Austin, TX got the same for only 15 grand. BUT he did not get his final teeth yet and I've had mine since Oct. (He got his temps sooner about a month)
Anyway see me on Facebook if you want to see a 60yr old who looks 45
thank's i'll keep thant in mind; i'm still looking around though??????????????????????????????????????????
Before you go forward with the clearchoice option look carefully at the results. Their plan usually calls for an acrylic denture type prosthesis screwed onto 4 implants. I refer to it as a denture on stilts. DO a search on Google images of implant hybrid prosthesis and you will see what i am referring to. The acrylic is porous, absorbs stain and wears quickly. Also after the gum heals there are big spaces between the denture and the gum where a lot of food can become trapped. MAke sure you quiz these people and see retracted photos before and after. You will be surprised when you see the whole picture of the denture on stilts it's not so pretty.
To refer to what ClearChoice offers as "dentures" of any kind is not a fair assessment. Upper dentures have a palate and lowers fit completely over the gums. What ClearChoice offers is a "bridge" or "hybrid bridge" if you will, secured to the titanium implants, not dentures and not over dentures. Dentures move around in your mouth, look awful and allow for continued bone loss.
As for the gap, after the swelling goes down from the surgery (about six months), they take new impressions and fit the patient with a new titanium reinforced bridge that fits snug against the gums.
As for the teeth being acrylic... That is true of the temporary bridge but you have a choice on the permanent fixture. Per the ClearChoice website "Once your gum tissues have healed and the implants have become completely stable (usually about six months) we fabricate a permanent bridge with acrylic or porcelain teeth, but this time with a titanium framework inside for strength."
I haven't had my procedure done yet but one thing I am; I am an informed consumer. I have done my research using the Internet as my classroom and I believe I will be happy with the end result.
Lawrence, you as a DMD should be more careful with your terminology. Again, to refer to what ClearChoice offers at "dentures on stilts" is simply an untruth. What alternative treatmemt do you offer?
Question:
Will my new teeth stain?
Answer:
Yes, like natural teeth, all replacement teeth will stain, but with regular cleanings, these stains can be removed.
-- Aileen Rojo, Hygienist
What is the cost difference between getting the acrylic teeth or the porcelain teeth on the permanent bridge?
SaraJean, since I'm not familiar with Aileen Rojo, and I'm assuming most other community members will not be either can I ask where you sourced the above quote? Was it from the ClearChoice website?
Also, this Q&A titled "Do All Porcelain Crowns Stain?" (click here to see) may be of interest to people with a concern about the level of staining to expect. 17 dentists gave their opinions on the subject. Keep in mind this only discusses porcelain, not acrylic.
Just keep in mind that information from a source that is offering you a service could be biased.
Also, would you mind sharing the names of these "gods of implants" doctors that Clear Choice has working for them?
I have my perms and they DO NOT fit snug! Food does get under them so badly that what gums I have left start to bleed by me trying to get all the food pieces out. I still also have about half of the roof of my mouth covered.
I wish I would have check into them more. If something goes wrong with mine I will be up a creek. Clearchoice has cut away so much of my bone I will never be able to wear dentures again or even any other kind of implant. It appears they made my mouth fit their prosthesis not the prosthesis fit my mouth.
SaraJean, since you commented "Bottom line, is that the materials that are used by ClearChoice..be it acrylic or porcelain, are some of the latest and greatest materials out there. " would you mind sharing with us specifically what materials are being used?
We have discussed it and they said they can't. I think what happened as far as my roof of my mouth being covered is when they did my surgery they cut off to much of bone by mistake so this is what I am left with. And get this I can even suck in my lip threw my upper teeth! :( I have a lot of pink plastic gums.
SaraJean, when you can would you share with us if there were any other sources that made you feel these were the best materials & doctors besides information on the Clear Choice website?