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Do I get implants?

6 replies

Hplewie · 06/07/2022 19:29

I'm thinking about getting tooth implants by a reputable company in Budapest €8000 (well researched), at the moment I have false teeth which are ok - is it worth getting the 6 implants I need? Has anyone had them and are they worth getting and better than false ones?

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mdh2020 · 06/07/2022 20:23

Implants are individual fake teeth embedded in your gums so there is no plate to worry about. How many times will you have to go to Budapest? I am having an implant done and there a few months between each stage to let the gums heal. Eg after the implant was drilled into the gum. Now I have had impressions taken and will go back in four weeks to have the false tooth screwed on.
What happens if there is a problem with implants done abroad?

Hplewie · 06/07/2022 21:04

Yes I'm going twice once to get implants and then to get next fitting a few monthslater as well - they have an office in London so I can go there with any issues but it's still a distance to travel - I just wondering whether you can feel them in there as they're more invasive than dentures

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Footgoose · 06/07/2022 21:19

Hygienist here. The patients I see with implant retained dentures are all very happy with the result . They are very much seen as an improvement on acrylic dentures.
Not judging your decision to go abroad but if you do experience problems, a UK dentist / implant specialist will generally not want to become to involved .

Hplewie · 07/07/2022 09:10

Ok thanks I suppose its the cost of them abroad is so much cheaper and they have a good reputation however I suppose infections etc can happen whatever their standard - it is something to consider

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Hplewie · 21/04/2024 18:11

I did go for implants in the end in Budapest and couldn't be happier with results no problem yet

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FrannieGallops · 21/04/2024 18:15

I have 3 molars on 2 implants. I’d say go for it! They are amazing.

My only reservation with having it done abroad is the prep. Only 2 visits? I went to my dentist far more than that over the 6 months it took.

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