I had a tooth extracted and a bone graft done approximately 6 - 8 months ago in preparation for a dental implant. The graft is completely healed but I am contemplating not moving forward with the implant rest of the procedure due to monetary reasons. My dentist has just told me that I do need to move forward with the implant as there is a potential for the bone graft to deteriorate if I wait too long? Is this correct or can I just stop at where I am in the procedure?
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This will be an extremely rare case that I have not come across before whereas dental filler area might be affected by a dental implant procedure including a sinus lift though of course a possibility of an infection always exists. Plus considering the time that has elapsed since you had...
The cost for implants vary depending where you are living at. You can compare pricing in different dental clinics around your area. Here in Mexico implants run from nine hundred to one thousand five hundred dollars each implant.
As your Xray is not visible properly, so it's my request to upload a digital x-ray copy[not clicked one], so I can guide you better. But I feel there is not enough bone for the implants, so you have to go under implant surgery followed by a bone grafting procedure.