I wanted to get dental implants, but I'm a bit confused...

[Rob]

I wanted to get dental implants, but I'm a bit confused. My dentist here in America says it can take up to a year to finish the procedure. How does it work if I go to another country?

[Nick]

HI There!

I just came back from India to get implants. The way it works overseas is you take 2 trips to complete your procedure, spaced about 6 months apart.

My first trip:
In the first trip they pull out any teeth that need replacing and then put the implants in, all in one sitting (they knocked me out for the procedure, thank god)  . Let me be honest, this HURTS! Well, not the surgery itself, but the first few days after surgery.  But I'm the type of person that would rather get all of the pain out of the way at once, so this method worked out better for me.  I'm now wearing a temporary prosthesis over my implants that I can remove. 

Second trip:
When I go back in a few months the dentist will put permanent veneers over my implants. The great thing about taking 2 trips is now that I've got all of the painful stuff out of the way, I can look forward to that trip to the Taj Mahal MedTrava's planning for me - and I'll be smiling wide with my new teeth! Hehee

Over all its a great experience for me. Take care.

[rebecca]

Thanks for this information, Nick. I was wondering the same thing myself.

[princessnicole03]

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root replacement and is used in prosthetic dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth. The clinician typically takes a new radiograph to confirm graft success in width and height, and assumes that positive signs in these two dimensions safely predicts success in the third dimension; depth. Where more precision is needed, usually when mandibular implants are being planned, a 3D or cone beam radiograph may be called for at this point to enable accurate measurement of bone and location of nerves and vital structures for proper treatment planning.

[miththu]

Dental Implants are indicated as a treatment option for:

    * Replacing a Single Tooth: If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.
    * Replacing Several Teeth: If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
    * Replacing All of Your Teeth: If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.

[sandy67]

If you need to have all of your teeth removed, dental implants are the best replacement option.  Dentures are secured to the gum line by using adhesive paste.  This can sometimes lead to problems chewing certain foods.  Dental implants are secured by implants deep in the Gum line. Does my explanation help with the confusion you are having?

[astropos]

id like to try it too, but im too scared to do it