tooth implant

job seeker

Hi all, got a tooth removed today and really regretting not getting a root canal done instead. So I'm wondering if a tooth implant is an option now? Don't know anything about them. Just looking for advice mainly. Thanks

helimachoptor

job seeker wrote: »

Hi all, got a tooth removed today and really regretting not getting a root canal done instead. So I'm wondering if a tooth implant is an option now? Don't know anything about them. Just looking for advice mainly. Thanks

Yep it's an option, where are you located?

Deagol

job seeker wrote: »

Hi all, got a tooth removed today and really regretting not getting a root canal done instead. So I'm wondering if a tooth implant is an option now? Don't know anything about them. Just looking for advice mainly. Thanks

I had a tooth (molar) pulled at beginning of last year (split in two so had to come out). My dentist sent me in too a tooth implant specialist (don't think I can name him here), comes to Limerick from Dublin monthly.

He advised it had to be left for a while for the bone to heal and close up in the socket and then he put an implant I think it was about 3 months later. That had to be let root into the bone before the cap was put on. All told about 9 months it took, was very painless to what I expected and I'm delighted with it. Cost was 2.4k total in case you are wondering.

job seeker

helimachoptor wrote: »

Yep it's an option, where are you located?

Sligo

helimachoptor

job seeker wrote: »

Sligo

One of the dentists can recommend someone in the area I'm sure

job seeker

Deagol wrote: »

I had a tooth (molar) pulled at beginning of last year (split in two so had to come out). My dentist sent me in too a tooth implant specialist (don't think I can name him here), comes to Limerick from Dublin monthly.

He advised it had to be left for a while for the bone to heal and close up in the socket and then he put an implant I think it was about 3 months later. That had to be let root into the bone before the cap was put on. All told about 9 months it took, was very painless to what I expected and I'm delighted with it. Cost was 2.4k total in case you are wondering.

I didn't think it was going to be that expensive, however it seems like it's worth it. My tooth that I got taken out was a back tooth. So I'm in two minds to get it done...

job seeker

helimachoptor wrote: »

One of the dentists can recommend someone in the area I'm sure

Cheers.

Spudman_20000

I got an implant quote today in Sligo for €2800. Got a quote last week in Galway for €2300. I'd recommend getting some quotes as prices can differ.

Swayed to the Galway option too as my health insurer covers 10% cost. I'll also get 20% through tax.

PM if you want to know more about the quotes I got.

Deagol

job seeker wrote: »

I didn't think it was going to be that expensive, however it seems like it's worth it. My tooth that I got taken out was a back tooth. So I'm in two minds to get it done...

You can get tax back on the crown portion, I think I got 200 or so back. I'm sure it can be done cheaper but I went with what my dentist recommended. When it comes to my health I don't do cheap

I had it done because I found with the tooth missing (it's the front molar on upper left side), I kept stabbing my gum when chewing with hard food items, even corn flakes were irritating as hell.

For me, it was well worth the money and I'm well happy I had it done. But it was pricey.. and I'm sure the crown will have to be replaced at some stage.

job seeker

Deagol wrote: »

You can get tax back on the crown portion, I think I got 200 or so back. I'm sure it can be done cheaper but I went with what my dentist recommended. When it comes to my health I don't do cheap

I had it done because I found with the tooth missing (it's the front molar on upper left side), I kept stabbing my gum when chewing with hard food items, even corn flakes were irritating as hell.

For me, it was well worth the money and I'm well happy I had it done. But it was pricey.. and I'm sure the crown will have to be replaced at some stage.

How did you get tax back? didn't know you could do that...


how do you find it copes food debry? Also how do you clean it?

job seeker

Spudman_20000 wrote: »

I got an implant quote today in Sligo for €2800. Got a quote last week in Galway for €2300. I'd recommend getting some quotes as prices can differ.

Swayed to the Galway option too as my health insurer covers 10% cost. I'll also get 20% through tax.

PM if you want to know more about the quotes I got.

Would you mind just PMing me the place you got the quote in Sligo? If you don't mind... cheers

helimachoptor

You get gas back on the full implant @20%

Spudman_20000

job seeker wrote: »

Would you mind just PMing me the place you got the quote in Sligo? If you don't mind... cheers

PM sent.

job seeker

helimachoptor wrote: »

You get gas back on the full implant @20%

From the orthodontist themselves?

helimachoptor

job seeker wrote: »

From the orthodontist themselves?

Nope, you pay, then you'll get a med 2 form which you use to claim back from revenue.

If you are on paye anytime (on revenue.ie) you can do it there

job seeker

Also would an implant be the last resort? I was offered a root canal, but what put me off that was there is a 4/5 chance it would work.. However looking back I regret not getting the root canal done now..

helimachoptor

job seeker wrote: »

Also would an implant be the last resort? I was offered a root canal, but what put me off that was there is a 4/5 chance it would work.. However looking back I regret not getting the root canal done now..

Really depends on a lot of things.

I've had 2 RCs, I think its best to keep the teeth there rather than replace, however if the tooth is gone then an implant is the best option.

Fitz or OS can give a more definitive answer tbh

CtrlAltDelete

I have been to a specialist in Dublin ( I live in the west - went to dublin on a recommendation ) & got quoted €5,900 for 2 upper molar implants.

I am just starting to price around but from what I have read there seems to be variants of the type of implants used, their quality etc.

Any advice would be much appreciated.