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All-on-4 Nobel Biocare for 60 Yrs Old Australian Now Settled in US

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Well everything was a challenge for me when it...

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Well everything was a challenge for me when it comes to teeth perhaps its hereditary. I was wearing dentures for 4 years now and I have changed 2 sets of upper arch for some reason either gums would change shape or whatever, dentures would ill-fit after half a year. Decided to look for a permanent solution but the investment was eye watering both in US and even in Australia. Most of my peers back in Australia were flying abroad for dental work and off late India was a preferred destination.
I started my search right here at realself and found a review about Center for dental Implants & esthetics - I was skeptic initially looking at the young doctors team. I started my discussion, had skype sessions and phone calls with them. Shared my pictures, radiographs, finally when got the suggested treatment plan, I was convinced.
September 11th was my first visit to one of their center in Gurgaon, its part of capital city Delhi but more modern in every sense, I must say I was not expecting this, the city although crowded like every other place in India, has good infrastructure is much cleaner. I stayed close to the Center which is again near a big hospital and you have a lot of foreign patients in the area, the whole street has hospitals like the two women's hospital I visited for general check arranged by Center for dental implants team.
My final radiographs were taken and explained about the procedure in-person by Dr Joe (as they call her - she is a young lady in early 30s perhaps), There I learnt why it is important to have right placement for implants - right alignment of teeth in terms of direction, bite and chewing efficiency. They used a computer aided surgical guide for implant placement for accuracy and precision. I chose Nobel Biocare although they have less costlier options also but I wanted the best and also doctor suggested that Nobel biocare results with people my age.
Once I was back in Houston, I kept in touch with Dr Joe. For the second visit on 15th Dec, I had my husband also with me, he wanted a prostrate check-up done at Artemis Hospital. Everything went on as planned. One radiograph to confirm implants had integrated with the bone, measurement was taken and we were ready for the new CERAMIC teeth. Dr Joe is prosthetics experts that actually helped in getting right set of crowns, almost like my natural teeth, I had been missing.
About the dental office - its the cleanest that I have ever seen, newly built, this is their second office in Gurgaon. They do take care of contamination and sterilization, I was impressed the moment I went inside the operation area.
Center gave us a free pick & drop from the airport to hotel. In my opinion since they are specialist implant center, they are a better option for implants. From ill-fitting dentures to implants has been a great journey. I was skeptic re surgery for implant but again it is not very painful, you remain on antibiotics for 5 days and pain killers for a couple of days but its bearable.
I was waiting to write this - just wanted to see the crowns how they come up, they are nice.

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April 14, 2018
I was trying to get a grasp on the total cost including all transportation, lodging etc. , to compare savings over a u.s. clinic
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April 15, 2018
Well I did a comparison for two All-on-4 Nobel Biocare System, if I were to get in US or Australia or in India. In general you are sure to save around 70% if you were to get it here in the US. I found costs in India much cheaper for the same implant system, it seems its the manufactures who have a different price structure for these countries. A lot of Australian go to Thailand also for dental work. Here is a very rough estimate of the costs - Ticket to India, at least 02 visits, its tiring and costs $1k return, local transportation is very cheap, you do get Uber and it always costed a dollar or so for local travel around. Food less than $10 a day. Accommodation you will have to stay for nearly 10 days for each of the trip and it cost $15- $18 per night in hotels around clinic. For your Implants you will have to contact them or their website gives an estimate of the costs.
July 17, 2018
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July 17, 2018
Thank you for your kind words. Hope you are doing good and smiling as ever. Please take care.
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August 7, 2018
I am doing very well and I owe this smile to you. Thank you again Dr Joe.
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January 2, 2019
Hey Dr. Joe, thank you for everything, it's over a year now and I have not faced any problem till date. My zirconia teeth still shine bright. You are one of the best all-on-4 dentist. I read horror stories of people not able to speak or chew after the procedure. Glad I took this journey.
November 6, 2019
Very awesome, glad it turned out good for you, I need to see Dr. Joe
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Some members asked for pictures

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I am shy but here you go.

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February 13, 2018
Looks great!
Do you know if i might be too old?I am 73
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March 5, 2018
I am sorry I missed your compliment and your question too. Thank you for the appreciation, I was so very skeptic initially but I had no other way. I have a very good health otherwise and I could not just live with those teeth. It's worth it. No 73 is not too late, let the doctors evaluate, if you have been with no teeth for long then implants may not be possible I believe otherwise age should not pose any challenge. Give it a shot good luck.
March 5, 2018
Hi Janice, thanks so much for sharing your story with us. Details! I must have details! I'm on the obsessive side so I need to know exactly what I'm in for! The am't. of money you spent would be within reach for me; the $35,000-$50,000 is not and I doubt ever will be feasible. Did you have just the upper arch done? I would need upper & lower at this point. While trying to figure out how to afford the upper arch-I broke off 2 lower front teeth that cannot be saved for caps nor do I have any viable teeth on lower right side. It was like a sudden spiraling down nightmare. I'm in N.Y. & have no clue as to airfare to India, but that aside; from what I could see the new teeth look lovely-picture is a little far for me to examine closely. Wondering how they feel, do they feel very thick or uncomfortable? How has your speech been? Any problems that you did not discuss nor include? Did you have bone grafting? How many implants did you actually end up with? If you just had upper arch was it 4 or 6?? Please if you feel comfortable; could you address some of these issues? Why so shy? Have you never noticed your beautiful blue eyes? Well I hope you see this & respond-it would really be helpful! Thanks!
March 31, 2018
Hi, I would really like to know these details too. I only need one implant but my sister needs either implants or dentures all over. Well, full upper and partial lower. Did you get only upper done or both? Would love to have more details too :). Thanks!
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April 6, 2018
Hey Girls, I am so sorry for not responding earlier. I get so many emails from realself and your comments get lost. I owe my smile to this forum and I would like to help others too.
I got both upper and lower all on 4 as I wanted to get done with everything once and for all. No sinus lift but yes bone grafts were done. A visit to India from will cost you anything between $1000 to $1200 depending on when you book your tickets. Budget hotels are a plenty, food is also cheap but there can be pricey joints also. In terms of my false teeth, they feel natural and are not at all thick or bulky. I had a little trouble adjusting to new set for a couple of days : biting and chewing was bit challenging and also the speech but was alright later on, and NOW I don't even realise I have false fixed teeth. Benefits of Implants far outweigh the investment and effort required to get them.
March 5, 2018
You look terrific!
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March 5, 2018
Thank you!
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April 3, 2018
Hey Girls, I am so sorry for not responding earlier. I get so many emails from realself and your comments get lost. I owe my smile to this forum and I would like to help others too.
I got both upper and lower all on 4 as I wanted to get done with everything once and for all. No sinus lift but yes bone grafts were done. A visit to India from will cost you anything between $1000 to $1200 depending on when you book your tickets. Budget hotels are a plenty, food is also cheap but there can be pricey joints also. In terms of my false teeth, they feel natural and are not at all thick or bulky. I had a little trouble adjusting to new set for a couple of days : biting and chewing was bit challenging and also the speech but was alright later on, and NOW I don't even realise I have false fixed teeth. Benefits of Implants far outweigh the investment and effort required to get them.
January 4, 2019
3 questions
1. Cost : you paid nearly 12000 for this, is it for both the jaws, does this include surgery cost, are their hidden charges?
2. Final Teeth : How is the fit, I see you got Zirconia
3. Doctor : I see they have multiple centers who is the doctor there? Although overall cost is a challenge for me but I do not want to compromise on quality.
Your answers will help me a lot.
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January 23, 2019
I am sorry for such a long delay, I have been keeping busy post the holidays, here are answers you are looking out for
1. Yes $12000.00 includes both the jaws - I received Nobel Biocare Implants All on 4 on both upper and lower jaw ( I chose some add ons guided implant surgery and zirconia teeth)

2. Zirconia all the way : Fit is just fine, initially it did feel bulky but with the size of my face and usage everything looks normal.

3. Dr Joe or Dr Jyoti is the All on 4 expert and you can trust her completely, you will get complete attention and be assured of the best care.
In terms of quality let me tell you the kind of temporary dentures I was given were better than I had been using as my regular dentures.
Go for it and you will not regret.
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May 21, 2019
Curious, did you go to India?
May 22, 2019
You look beautiful and your smile is gorgeous. I m so happy for you!