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Implants All on 4 Not What I Had Expected

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I had surgery and when completed i wasnt to happy....

cindyrittgersNovember 4, 2017
WORTH IT$30,000
I had surgery and when completed i wasnt to happy. Yes it was worth it to me only because i was completely insecure about my teeth but if your someone who doesnt need it 100% i wouldn't recommend it. My top lip is flatter then before surgery and when i had my temp set of implants it wasnt like that so when i mentioned it they saod they would add support to my top lip and all they did was lean my teeth outward. My teeth slope from the gums outward instead of straight down . My teeth look fake. People can tell and have mentioned it and they teeth arent smooth on the bottom part used to chew with. They are full of lumps and bumps. The shape isnt right for me either. It makes me wish i would of took a different approach. My bottom jaw hurts alot and the back left jaw teeth are shorter then the right ones . So if i feel with my tongue from left side to the right they get longer as i go around. I am greatful i can talk without embarrassment but im not happy with the results and dont want to have it fixed because least time i spoke up the changed parts of my teeth i didnt want changed instead of just fixing the problem. I still need my bottom teeth worked on and was gonna do my bottoms but now after these results ill find another option .if you have decaying teeth of missing teeth you will feel better but if you dont truely need it dont do it. I also didnt know a piece extented behind your teeth onto the roof of your mouth. Food easily gets inside between the gums and some times when talking ill whistle lol. I guess its air but it makes it obvious your teeth are not real. Im not happy and im not a complainer typically but i will not be doing my bottom teeth my experience isnt what i expected for that amount of money
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My dr was ok he was nice but offered me a bottom partial for free and never followed through with it dont know what happened to that? but he wasnt rude he was nice and joked around some,,the reception staff was very friendly probably the best part of the entire experience to be honest. And there was one cool nurse i liked but other ones werent so friendly.

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on the edge
November 5, 2017
Hi-I feel so badly for you-to spend all that money and end up so unhappy is a sin. Was this 2 years ago or recently? Top of post says Nov.4 2017; but also says 2 years post?? It sounds like u should sue if at all possible. I went for a consult 4 years ago and there was a clause that u could only use their arbitrators if there was a problem. Right now for me it's between dentures and implants. I've been reading this site incessantly-the more I read; the more I get my brain in knots-so many differing opinions-prices-outcomes-it's a frightening proposition. Stories like yours make my heart break. Could u return and list all the problems? Maybe bring a friend who agrees about the outcome so the dentist doesn't intimidate you or wave off your valid concerns. It's an absolute shame and makes me angry on your behalf. My teeth are going to literally fall out any minute and I am used to a beautiful smile. (long story) I already know I cannot tolerate dentures-I had a 'flipper' on the roof of my mouth briefly and HATED the feeling. Don't understand how u ended up with anything on the roof of your mouth after getting implants. It's one reason so many people who can afford implants get them in lieu of dentures. I'll say prayers something helps you. It seems so unfair.
Considerate4894
September 9, 2019
I was a denture wearer and went for the all on 4 upper and lower arches. There is a lot of material crowding my tongue feeling worse than my full denture. These are temporaries and I’m praying the finals have less material. Also the concave design makes food trapping/hygiene very laboring. If you aren’t in a position to run for your water pic it is awful with food being trapped. The dentures easily came out to clean but everything about this is a trade off. It is certainly not perfect. Ask about having a convex design if possible. I need lip support which means “gum” tissue goes straight up on the front of my upper arch. I was in dentures a long time and this caused premature aging. My teeth do not jut out though and this sounds like unfortunate aesthetic outcome outcome that may be possible to correct for you. I wish you luck. It’s a difficult journey.
Faithful52
November 10, 2017
What dentist did you use. Sounds horrible
on the edge
September 9, 2018
Hon; would you put up a before and after? I know what counts the most is how you feel but maybe some of our 'community' here could give you some input-help-or encouragement. I feel terrible you feel so badly. Take care.
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