I’m a 65 years old man, I had previous dental work done to my teeth. Now I have infections under my teeth, within the gum and it is hurting me so much. I was look to solution and Denture implants seems a good solution because I am really trying to avoid regular denture because it is very uncomfortable. However, the cost for all on four Denture Implants seems very expensive, I cannot afford that much and I do not qualify for loans. Can anyone provide me information please? Thank you for your help
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Historically, insurance did not ever cover much for implant treatments. Now, many patients can receive decent insurance reimbursements for 1-2 implants in a given year. Many times the patient will have implants placed one year and the final restorations placed the following calendar year to take...
It's typical for an implant surgeon to advise the patient not to brush until the first follow-up visit after the procedure. It sounds like you may have a surface of plaque or biofilm developing on the surface of your tissue. I would advise you to visit your doctor to verify.
Some cases are much more challenging than others. In this case, the transition line is an issue. While it may seem obvious that bone could/should have been reduced, this often leads to insufficient bone to use for implants. A great alternative is the Deutsch Removable Bridge. This can use...
