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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / April 2005Question about implant supported overdentures.
I'm having a periodontist place 6 implants in my lower jaw. Once these have healed and been uncovered,he said he will refer me back to my general dentist for the bar attachment and prosthetics. Is it normal/routine for the general dentist to make the impression, check bar attachment for fit and place it? Thanks Steve > I'm having a periodontist place 6 implants in my lower jaw. > Once these have healed and been uncovered,he said he will refer [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Thanks > Steve Yup. Joel If I may ask what is your total bill? IMPLANT PLACEMENT _ _ _ _ _ DENTURE _ _ _ _ TOTAL _ _ _ _ Implant placement (6) + 5 extractions + IV sedation + 1 bone graft by the perio is $9988. I have an appointment next week with the generalist to discuss and get an estimate for a temporary denture, bar attachment and permanent overdenture. Steve > I'm having a periodontist place 6 implants in my lower jaw. > Once these have healed and been uncovered,he said he will refer [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Thanks > Steve Absolutely--either a general dentist or a prosthodontist. This should NOT be done by the surgeon. I'm assuming this treatment plan was worked out between your dentist and the periodontist. Six fixtures for an overdenture is more than I've used. Steve  SignatureCut the nonsense to reply | > I'm having a periodontist place 6 implants in my lower jaw. | > Once these have healed and been uncovered,he said he will refer [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] | | Steve Depending on the location of the six and what is opposing. I might be considering fixed rather than removable with six implants . SignatureRoy rem NADA to reply > | > I'm having a periodontist place 6 implants in my lower jaw. > | > Once these have healed and been uncovered,he said he will refer [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Depending on the location of the six and what is opposing. I might be > considering fixed rather than removable with six implants . Yes.... let us hope they will be assymetrically placed... SP SignatureFinally: take out the TRASHH > Depending on the location of the six and what is opposing. I might be > considering fixed rather than removable with six implants . > -- > Roy > rem NADA to reply The six are being placed at teeth 19,21,23,26,28 and 30 and are to have a bar attachment. Uppers are being restored with crowns and bridges. I have an overbite. Does that affect the options.?? | > Depending on the location of the six and what is opposing. I might be | [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] | to have a bar attachment. Uppers are being restored with crowns | and bridges. I have an overbite. Does that affect the options.?? Good potential for implant supported bridge on the lower. Might be worth your while to visit a prosthodontist for a consult. Six does seem like a lot for a bar/removable setup. Could be that there is a major need for lip support and/or alveolus replacement. Steve wrote: >I'm having a periodontist place 6 implants in my lower jaw. >Once these have healed and been uncovered,he said he will refer >me back to my general dentist for the bar attachment and prosthetics. >Is it normal/routine for the general dentist to >make the impression, check bar attachment for fit and place it? >Thanks >Steve Yes. A periodontist is trained in the surgical placement of the implants. For the construction of attachments, abutments, bridges or dentures for the implants, you need a general dentist or a prosthodontist. - dentaldoc |
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