{"id":847,"date":"2016-06-20T16:16:54","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T21:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=847"},"modified":"2019-01-30T09:08:09","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T15:08:09","slug":"get-me-out-of-this-affordable-dental-implant-nightmare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/get-me-out-of-this-affordable-dental-implant-nightmare\/","title":{"rendered":"Get me out of this affordable dental implant nightmare!"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m stuck in a dental nightmare and don\u2019t know what to do. I always knew that I couldn\u2019t afford dental implants, but when I found out about an affordable implant option (the dentist called them all-on-4s) I was so excited that there was a way I could\u00a0improve my smile and not be broke for the rest of my life.<\/p>\n

I went for a consultation and it all sounded so easy. The dentist said not to worry because he had done the procedure for lots of patients. He didn\u2019t say much about any risks, so I was totally on board. Now I regret\u00a0going through with this because one of the implants failed and has pretty much screwed up the whole thing. If I want to try and fix it, I have to have bone grafting and several other expensive procedures done \u2013 and I have to pay for it all out of my own pocket. I could barely afford it the first time so there’s no way I can do this all again. I didn\u2019t cause these implants to fail. What can I do? — Lisa<\/p>\n

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Lisa,
\nAll-on-4s<\/a> have become an effective and affordable implant option, but it\u2019s unfortunate that your dentist didn\u2019t communicate with you about the risks associated with them. \u00a0Most patients see high\u00a0success rates with dental implants, but whether or not they fail relies heavily on the skill of the dentist as well as other things like whether or not you smoke or have other medical conditions that could affect their integrity. You could have the best dentist and none of the other risks factors and implants could still fail \u2013 for no reason at all. It\u2019s unfortunate that you are stuck.<\/p>\n

When it comes to making implants affordable, many dentists can do mini implants, or even make procedures more budget-friendly by offering financing or payment plans. \u00a0You might look into these options, but be cautioned that because all-on-4s are placed at an angle, the bone is likely not stable and the area will need repaired and given time to heal before you can move forward.<\/p>\n

Your best bet is to go through the additional procedures, so you can make use of the work you\u2019ve already done. We\u2019d recommend consulting with another dentist and have them check out the other three to be sure they are holding up properly. Unfortunately, you\u2019ll likely be paying for it out-of-pocket, but ask if there are some options available to finance the cost.<\/p>\n

This post is sponsored by New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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