I recommend Dr. Zhang to everyone! I would never consider going anywhere except AllNew Dental for dental work. This is the ultimate in state-of-the-art dentistry! Ultra-modern digital devices ensure absolute precision in all dental procedures. Both Dr. Zhang and Dr. He are super-competent and compassionate. Dr. He took the time to make sure I was comfortable as he precisely executed a complex root canal. As he worked, he explained to me every step of the procedure, including crown preparation. These dentists care about PEOPLE---not about the money they can make.
Good news! Depending on how your dentist performs the procedure, you might not need to get temporary dentures at all. Some dentists prefer to immediately place implants after extractions, which opens the possibility of giving the patient a fixed temporary bridge as they wait for their permanent teeth, while others prefer to wait for a few months after extractions, which requires that they give their patients a temporary denture. I perform many full arch reconstructions, and I personally prefer the first option, since it makes things much easier for my patients. Temporary dentures can definitely be a hassle; they require frequent adjustments and are never quite as comfortable as you would like. I would suggest that, given your aversion to dentures (quite understandable), you ask around and see if there are any dentists in your area who are comfortable and practiced with "immediate loading" of implants and who can give you a fixed temporary. While this method is less common, it is a tried-and-true alternative to the traditional method, provided that your dentist is experienced and his office is properly equipped for the procedure.
Unfortunately, "everything is included" tends to mean something different for every dentist. Sometimes it means everything from extractions to the final restoration, and sometimes it only means the cost of the implants themselves. It all depends on what kind of "package" your dentist is offering. For this reason, it is very important that you know what you are paying for before you receive any dental work, since it will often be too late to negotiate prices once the procedure is done.Generally speaking, extractions and bone grafts are not included in dental implant packages. However, for more extensive treatment plans, some dentists are willing to provide discounts for these procedures. If you had your implants placed by an oral surgeon, you will need another dentist to put new teeth on your implants. Most of the time oral surgeons and restorative dentists collaborate for such procedures, so you should be able to get a referral. The full arch reconstruction is one of the most complicated procedures in dentistry, and treatment planning can often be a very confusing experience for patients. At my office, we make things simple by setting a fixed price for the whole treatment, including the implants, abutments, extractions and roundhouse bridge.
