Non technical questions about implants

liliq

Hi,

There seems to be a vast amount of experience in this board so hoping I might get a few suggestions or experiences.
I've recently started a process of having all of my teeth replaced with implants.
I've commented on some other threads, with some technical queries, but have a few questions that don't really fit on those threads.

1. So my implants will potentially cost up to €50k, and likely at least €30k. Ill know more precisely once there's a more defined plan. I understand that there is a lot of work and hardware involved, so I'm not questioning how or why the cost is what it is. I'm 100% happy with the clinic and periodontists that I'm attending.
What I am wondering is, how do people finance these treatments? Bank/ credit union loan? Save, save, save over the years of treatment? I'm part of a one income family, and my parents have offered to help with some costs, but realistically there's still going to be a big spend and I'm really not sure where were going to scrape tens of thousands from. I can't imagine having a long term loan hanging over our heads for years.

2. How have people, especially younger (<30 years), psychologically dealt with having few/ none of your own teeth? I was, to put it mildly, traumatised and very upset, during the extractions of my four front teeth. I hate taking the temporary denture out and find it really hard to wrap my head around the fact that I'm gummy for the foreseeable future. I feel like I've the mouth of an 80 year old.
I had braces for a long time and think I feel worse because of this- those braces were meant to fix my teeth not mess them up beyond repair- to the point I'm considering counselling. My teeth never looked right, the temp denture looks better, so it's not a vanity thing. Then again, can't afford counselling if I've to pay for the implants.

I'd love to hear the experiences of others who've had similar extensive work. I know it will be worth it in the end etc, etc...
Sorry this has turned in to an essay!

Oral Surgeon

liliq wrote: »

Hi,

There seems to be a vast amount of experience in this board so hoping I might get a few suggestions or experiences.
I've recently started a process of having all of my teeth replaced with implants.
I've commented on some other threads, with some technical queries, but have a few questions that don't really fit on those threads.

1. So my implants will potentially cost up to €50k, and likely at least €30k. Ill know more precisely once there's a more defined plan. I understand that there is a lot of work and hardware involved, so I'm not questioning how or why the cost is what it is. I'm 100% happy with the clinic and periodontists that I'm attending.
What I am wondering is, how do people finance these treatments? Bank/ credit union loan? Save, save, save over the years of treatment? I'm part of a one income family, and my parents have offered to help with some costs, but realistically there's still going to be a big spend and I'm really not sure where were going to scrape tens of thousands from. I can't imagine having a long term loan hanging over our heads for years.

2. How have people, especially younger (<30 years), psychologically dealt with having few/ none of your own teeth? I was, to put it mildly, traumatised and very upset, during the extractions of my four front teeth. I hate taking the temporary denture out and find it really hard to wrap my head around the fact that I'm gummy for the foreseeable future. I feel like I've the mouth of an 80 year old.
I had braces for a long time and think I feel worse because of this- those braces were meant to fix my teeth not mess them up beyond repair- to the point I'm considering counselling. My teeth never looked right, the temp denture looks better, so it's not a vanity thing. Then again, can't afford counselling if I've to pay for the implants.

I'd love to hear the experiences of others who've had similar extensive work. I know it will be worth it in the end etc, etc...
Sorry this has turned in to an essay!

Wow, I'd be interested to know what treatment plan could cost €50k. I hope you got a second quote!!

liliq

Oral Surgeon wrote: »

Wow, I'd be interested to know what treatment plan could cost €50k. I hope you got a second quote!!

That's the upper end of the guesstimation, and the figure will more likely be around €30k mark.
I think it was really just pointing out to me that until there is a defined plan, the quote isn't final

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Regarding the costs:
People generally take out loans, pay the dentist and replay the loans to the bank or who ever. Some people pay out of savings or money they have one way or another. You have to choose an option that suits your finances cause you wont be smiling if you go broke. Fully fixed implant bridgework is expensive, however sometimes there are other much less expensive options that will get you 90% of the way there for less than half the cost. A good experienced prosthodontist should be in charge or have input of a case of this magnitude, and they will offer all the options.

Regarding the physiological aspects.
Again somebody familiar with treating these cases will be able to guide you through the process, put you in contact with other patient that have had similar experiences and this often is of great benefit. Its is a traumatic experience, but with good planning, careful stepwise treatment and excellent technical quality the outcomes are often spectacular. Also seeing examples of similar case completed will put you mind at ease. Its a hard thing for a young woman to have done, but its not the end of the world. You need a stoich attitude, as drama during the process is generally unhelpful for everyone involved.

applesock

I also have to get implants done. Im getting my four bottom teeth extracted and implants placed. I currently have braces so hoping this year will be the year its done.
Im lucky in the fact that I've had two years to save for the treatment while, paying of the braces, only have half the amount, but my parents will pay for the rest which I'm so grateful for. Saying that my bill not as big as yours.

As for the physiologically , i haven't been good, when i found out i had to have it done , i cried for days . But its either that or wear a denture in my early 30s which for me just wasn't an option. Im also in a new relationship which added to the worries, like wearing a retainer etc. I'm worried about extractions and dealing with the fact i have no teeth. Im at the stage where I'm slightly calmer about it & just think in 9months time or however long your treatment plan is , that it will be done then. Ive followed a few people on youtube detailing their treatments, which has calmed me down when i see the final result. Would that maybe help you? I also have found talking to my close friends about my worries and fears of the treatment has helped me. It took me nearly a year to be able to talk about it, but getting better.

Im paranoid people will notice, i think the extraction day will be hard. How did you find it? Im afraid of being able to talk etc.Sorry I'm not sure that any help but I'm about the same age going through the same type of thing.

liliq

applesock wrote: »

I also have to get implants done. Im getting my four bottom teeth extracted and implants placed. I currently have braces so hoping this year will be the year its done.
Im lucky in the fact that I've had two years to save for the treatment while, paying of the braces, only have half the amount, but my parents will pay for the rest which I'm so grateful for. Saying that my bill not as big as yours.

As for the physiologically , i haven't been good, when i found out i had to have it done , i cried for days . But its either that or wear a denture in my early 30s which for me just wasn't an option. Im also in a new relationship which added to the worries, like wearing a retainer etc. I'm worried about extractions and dealing with the fact i have no teeth. Im at the stage where I'm slightly calmer about it & just think in 9months time or however long your treatment plan is , that it will be done then. Ive followed a few people on youtube detailing their treatments, which has calmed me down when i see the final result. Would that maybe help you? I also have found talking to my close friends about my worries and fears of the treatment has helped me. It took me nearly a year to be able to talk about it, but getting better.

Im paranoid people will notice, i think the extraction day will be hard. How did you find it? Im afraid of being able to talk etc.Sorry I'm not sure that any help but I'm about the same age going through the same type of thing.

Thanks for the reply.
I think even knowing there are people in similar situations helps

I actually said to my mum that I'm lucky I'm married, whether he likes it or not, he's stuck with me! It's still hard to make myself take the denture out at night, but the last few nights I've been cleaning my teeth & denture, popping the denture back in to go to bed and just taking it out right before I go to sleep, and when I wake up during the night I put it back in. That might work for you?

The time my treatment takes is going to be dictated by finances I think, so looking at 5 Years anyway... Although once I get the front top & bottom done I'm happy to take my time with the rest.

I never thought of YouTube, that's a great idea! If there were any found particularly good I'd really appreciate suggestions. I'd be nervous I'd end up finding a horror story!

I'm spilling my guts to everyone about it! That's not what I usually do but with this it's helping.

The extraction was really mentally hard, to be honest. I'd kind of wrapped my head around the bigger picture over 8/9 months, but when it came to actually having the four front teeth out it was really upsetting. They were so so loose that it didn't take much physical effort, which helped a bit. The molars I had out at the same time felt a lot easier even though they were more secure.
Have you had teeth pulled before?

Thanks again for the reply

applesock

yeah i think you'll find there's always someone else going through or thinking about it. I found out my friend plans to get them done, as she has no teeth on one side of her mouth something i wasn't aware about.
LOL you are lucky he's your hubby i was very worried about this we now live together,so I've in a round about way said I've alot of work to get done and will have a retainer etc. I can't yet bring myself to say implants out loud I'm working on this I'm afraid of being judged. I dont know if you feel like that?

Im hoping after braces il be looking at maybe another year from start to finish. But I'm hoping the thoughts of the final finish will help me mentally to get through that. I was very close to a dark black depressed place when initially realised what treatment i needed,and the word denture just made me cry!

I think talking helps so much, it sort of like sharing your fears, and realising know one thinks of it the way you do , or notice.
Im finding this very easy to say but i know the day of the extractions, i will be in an awful state. The dentist has said they may be able to attach a denture/ retainer with fake teeth to the braces, so I'm hoping this happens.
I feel like you mentally the thoughts of taking a denture out & seeing no teeth would freak me out. But just think you are so brave to start this process.

How many implants have you had placed?and extractions? So the implant has been placed?you have your temporary teeth, when will your final crowns be placed? Its one one long process. Did you find you had a lisp after extractions?

Yeah ive had a couple of teeth pulled since i got the braces. But like that mentally it being my front teeth has me freaked out. But they are in bits & I'm just thinking afterwards i won't have to worry about them breaking etc when I'm eating.

Im not sure if i get link youtube?but if you go onto youtube and look up dental implants, there is a girl with blond hair. She has from dentures to implants. I found her videos helpful, just to see that she got through it.