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My All-on-4 Journey. Melbourne Australia (Nervous but Excited) South Yarra, AU
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After many years of research, dreaming, saving...
JasonTeethJune 6, 2016
WORTH IT$14,913
After many years of research, dreaming, saving like mad and putting up with teeth woes...the day is coming.
I am a 46 year old guy who has put up with many dental issues over the last 20 years. I guess its genetics and bad luck. I have had numerous crowns and root canal therapies over the years only to have them fail and result in surgical extractions and a partial denture I can't stand. It looks okay (just) but the irony is its helping wear out my teeth. I have some good teeth left but not enough to hang on to them.
I have had quotes for a number of places to get this done and was even booked into a great place in Sydney for the end of the month. However I thought "I have not checked out Bond street" and thought I should.
Well I met with Dr Larry Benge 3 weeks ago and was sold! I cancelled my pre-existing booking and booked my all-on-4 surgery with Bond Street then and there. I could not have been happier with Larry who I think is the leader in the implant field but also a lovely bloke and very caring. I was also really impressed with the entire team who are all so friendly and genuinely caring.
So last Monday I went in for the pre-surgical work up and the impressions and photos, picked the colour, shape etc. It was mostly a good experience but I don't like impressions (I am a gagger!!). Larry said he would do them himself and I must say it was the best impression experience I have had!
So the big day is coming in two weeks. Im having my remaining upper teeth removed (under GA) and as I have gone for a bridge with a titanium substructure (rather than the chrome cobalt) I will have "teeth in a day" where I go home with a temporary set for three months and my final placed at that time.
The price I thought was fantastic (see above...in AUD) and replacement bridges in 7-8 years are only about $800 and reuse the same titanium substructure (like a "re-tread" Larry said) which makes it quite affordable. in the long run.
I am nervous and a little excited. I will post regularly how it all goes.
I am a 46 year old guy who has put up with many dental issues over the last 20 years. I guess its genetics and bad luck. I have had numerous crowns and root canal therapies over the years only to have them fail and result in surgical extractions and a partial denture I can't stand. It looks okay (just) but the irony is its helping wear out my teeth. I have some good teeth left but not enough to hang on to them.
I have had quotes for a number of places to get this done and was even booked into a great place in Sydney for the end of the month. However I thought "I have not checked out Bond street" and thought I should.
Well I met with Dr Larry Benge 3 weeks ago and was sold! I cancelled my pre-existing booking and booked my all-on-4 surgery with Bond Street then and there. I could not have been happier with Larry who I think is the leader in the implant field but also a lovely bloke and very caring. I was also really impressed with the entire team who are all so friendly and genuinely caring.
So last Monday I went in for the pre-surgical work up and the impressions and photos, picked the colour, shape etc. It was mostly a good experience but I don't like impressions (I am a gagger!!). Larry said he would do them himself and I must say it was the best impression experience I have had!
So the big day is coming in two weeks. Im having my remaining upper teeth removed (under GA) and as I have gone for a bridge with a titanium substructure (rather than the chrome cobalt) I will have "teeth in a day" where I go home with a temporary set for three months and my final placed at that time.
The price I thought was fantastic (see above...in AUD) and replacement bridges in 7-8 years are only about $800 and reuse the same titanium substructure (like a "re-tread" Larry said) which makes it quite affordable. in the long run.
I am nervous and a little excited. I will post regularly how it all goes.
Replies (13)
June 15, 2016
Can I be really rude and ask the full cost for them? I need mine done eventually as I have gum disease and am so over the root planning etc :(
June 16, 2016
Mine was $54,000 for all on four upper and lower. I got $5k back from the GA
June 16, 2016
Not rude at all. Mine are $26,500 AUD for the upper all-on-4 (with a titanium sub structured bridge). The GA is $5800 and as 4LuckyAustralia mentioned you get most back from Medicare
June 16, 2016
So you can claim medicare? I thought it would come uner cosmetic. Might not have to sell a kidney now lol
June 16, 2016
LOL, keep the Kidney!!! Yes, it is expensive.
Medicare covers the general anaesthetic rather than the procedure itself.
Medicare covers the general anaesthetic rather than the procedure itself.
June 19, 2016
I paid $45000 NZ but had procedure done in Melbourne. I was so nervous emailing dentist every day and like you so over paying out money for plates and things. I had saved the money but seriously if I hadn't and know what I do now I would've mortgaged my house or got a loan. I promise you it's so worth every cents. They look like movie star teeth. The thought of the procedure literally made me ill but had ver small amount of pain and love the result. People I know that don't just tell me I look great and can figure out why haha.
June 16, 2016
You are doing the right thing. I had top & bottom 'all on 4' done .. 28 teeth out .. Temporary bridges same day. Just got my permanent bridge 3 weeks ago and have since been complimented by total strangers on my beautiful smile .. I couldn't be happier. They take a little getting used to and require stringent cleaning but you do start to forget they are not real. It can seem a long journey but worth it for the end result. Good luck
June 16, 2016
Hi Debra, it's great to hear of your experience! I'm so glad you are happy. Very encouraging!!! Many thanks
UPDATED FROM JasonTeeth
1 day pre
The Big Day is Nearly Here
JasonTeethJune 18, 2016
Starting to get a little nervous I have to say! "What the hell am I doing?" keeps going through my head. All paid up and ready to go. The team at Bond street have been so helpful this week with planning for the big day.
More next week!
More next week!
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June 18, 2016
Good luck you will love your new teeth. I am 46 and had mine done one month ago and I'm VERY happy. They look beautiful. Before you know it you will be a new person
June 18, 2016
Thank you for your kind wishes and encouragement. Im glad you had a good experience.
I just need to get past the big day and I will be happy!! Cheers.
I just need to get past the big day and I will be happy!! Cheers.
June 19, 2016
Good luck mate ! It will all go smooth as I'm sure
June 21, 2016
I am indeed! A little over it already I must say. Doing my best to be creative. I dream of steak day in three months!!
June 21, 2016
I got used to it. Lots of scrambled eggs, steamed fish bought frozen from supermarket, mashed potato, and one trick I di was buy those fancy baked beans ( choritzo, Mexican etc) and put a poached egg on top.
Also had lots of soups, sorbet, sponge pudding, WeetBix with hot water and milk.
I really missed toast.
Also had lots of soups, sorbet, sponge pudding, WeetBix with hot water and milk.
I really missed toast.
June 22, 2016
Some great ideas there. Thanks for the inspiration! I went out and purchased some of those packs of steamed fish based on your recommendation. Nice and soft. WeetBix is a winner too. I also am having those "Snack Packs" from foster clark when I need a snack.
I miss toast and bread too. I was surprised by the instruction they gave for no bread for 8 weeks (even soft bread).
I miss toast and bread too. I was surprised by the instruction they gave for no bread for 8 weeks (even soft bread).
June 22, 2016
Snacks was the hardest but at the start for me. I ended up making seem quick scrambled eggs or a milkshake with ice cream.
I lost weight as well. Bonus!
I lost weight as well. Bonus!
June 22, 2016
Sorry about my spelling, I just read that and it doesn't make sense. Sucks that you can't edit posts here
November 3, 2019
dip the toast into coffee or what you are drinking,, it is softer and juicier... but good.
UPDATED FROM JasonTeeth
Day of treatment
All done!
JasonTeethJune 21, 2016
Done and Dusted!
Yesterday went really well. So much better than I could have imagined. It was a very long day though. I arrived at Bond Street at 6:30am, had my consult with the anaesthesiologist, then was on the table at 7:15am ready to go.
I had a GA and this was one of the best I have had. Don't even really remember going out. I think I was under for about (I think) 2 hours and had a total upper clearance (9 extractions), Alveolectomy, and placement of the four implants (apparently the special ones for soft bone).
Woke up in recovery with my usual post GA headache which was dealt with effortlessly by the anaesthesiologist.
Had a rather long day as I was having "teeth in a day" where I get my temporary teeth fitted after surgery and my permanent bridge (with titanium substructure) in three months. So had a wax try in at 12:00pm and the final fitted by Larry about 530PM. In the mean time I was very comfortable in the recovery area with a juice and TV and I enjoyed a few "Boost Juices" and a coffee brought by my partner.
The team were all just so fantastic yesterday. I cannot speak more highly of them. All the nursing staff are so professional and very caring. Briony the All on 4 coordinator has been fantastic in the lead up and was just so wonderful on the day. And of course Larry was brilliant!
So at 6pm, after a epic day, I left with my new (temporary) teeth which for temps have exceeded my expectations! I think they look amazing. They even feel good in my mouth, smooth and it covers less of my palate than my partial denture did.
Last night I slept rather poorly. I wasn't so much on pain but just uncomfortable. Was icing all night. Some pain and swelling today but manageable. This afternoon I have noticed the swelling is increasing but I have been warned about the "dreaded day 3".
Soft food has been the order of the day and I am feeling pretty good overall.
Yesterday went really well. So much better than I could have imagined. It was a very long day though. I arrived at Bond Street at 6:30am, had my consult with the anaesthesiologist, then was on the table at 7:15am ready to go.
I had a GA and this was one of the best I have had. Don't even really remember going out. I think I was under for about (I think) 2 hours and had a total upper clearance (9 extractions), Alveolectomy, and placement of the four implants (apparently the special ones for soft bone).
Woke up in recovery with my usual post GA headache which was dealt with effortlessly by the anaesthesiologist.
Had a rather long day as I was having "teeth in a day" where I get my temporary teeth fitted after surgery and my permanent bridge (with titanium substructure) in three months. So had a wax try in at 12:00pm and the final fitted by Larry about 530PM. In the mean time I was very comfortable in the recovery area with a juice and TV and I enjoyed a few "Boost Juices" and a coffee brought by my partner.
The team were all just so fantastic yesterday. I cannot speak more highly of them. All the nursing staff are so professional and very caring. Briony the All on 4 coordinator has been fantastic in the lead up and was just so wonderful on the day. And of course Larry was brilliant!
So at 6pm, after a epic day, I left with my new (temporary) teeth which for temps have exceeded my expectations! I think they look amazing. They even feel good in my mouth, smooth and it covers less of my palate than my partial denture did.
Last night I slept rather poorly. I wasn't so much on pain but just uncomfortable. Was icing all night. Some pain and swelling today but manageable. This afternoon I have noticed the swelling is increasing but I have been warned about the "dreaded day 3".
Soft food has been the order of the day and I am feeling pretty good overall.
Replies (3)
June 21, 2016
Man they look cool as.
June 22, 2016
Thank you I appreciate that. I wish I could see them today...Im quite swollen being the dreaded day 3.
June 22, 2016
Ice ice baby.
I iced non stop for first few days.
It goes down as quick as it goes up.
I also had a bruise appear along my neck
I iced non stop for first few days.
It goes down as quick as it goes up.
I also had a bruise appear along my neck
Your teeth look great!