Organizations/dentists That Perform Dental Implants Free?

Due to Hodgkins disease at the age of 17 (now 36) and needing radiation from the tip of my nose to my pelvis, the enamel of my teeth was taken away. I have had dentures since the age of 29 because of this and after numerous fittings, it was told it was in my best interest to get implants. Due to the extreme cost (single mother of 2), does any organization exsist to help @the Milwaukee, WI or greater Chicago area?

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Dental implants after radiation

Your situation is very uneasy. The fact that the radiation therapy was done many years ago doesn`t lower the risks of osteoradionecrosis, when the part of bone won`t heal and implants will fail. Dental implants unfortunately is not the best option for you because of high risks. Before we go back to any surgical or restorative procedures like implants or extractions after radiation, the patient has to go through Hyberbaric Oxygenation Therapy (HBO) which is a necessary protocol in... more

United way

I am sorry to hear about it. I think United Way might have organizations or clinics who are offering implant services at reduced rate. They might have contacts where dentists do charity work. Best of luck

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Megan P (Community Manager) 8 Nov 2012

You might try contacting some of the dental schools at universities in your area. They might be able to help, as from what I understand their services are usually at a greatly reduced cost.

loril2 8 Nov 2012

Unfortunately, this HBO treatment was never an option 19 years ago when I had radiation and my dentist has extracted all of the top portion of my teeth and all but 7 of my lower teeth. So I am not sure what other options I have other than dentures, which continuously need to be re-fitted. It was told to me implants would be better due to my age and for the bone at the roof of my mouth.

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