Is it worth it at 78 ? - Implant replacement teeth

[cjinchiangrai]

You need XRays first to see if there is enough bone to place the implants.

[JB300]

9 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

You need XRays first to see if there is enough bone to place the implants.

I might be mistaken but it sounds like the OP is asking about full implants (“All” on 4, 6 or 8 ) Dentist will pick the anchor points. 

 

But great point, I was warned about one of my implants about maybe not enough bone to do it, dentist was pretty blasé & said he could just “Fill It” ended up not being a problem…

 

[cjinchiangrai]

6 minutes ago, JB300 said:

I might be mistaken but it sounds like the OP is asking about full implants (“All” on 4, 6 or 8 ) Dentist will pick the anchor points. 

 

But great point, I was warned about one of my implants about maybe not enough bone to do it, dentist was pretty blasé & said he could just “Fill It” ended up not being a problem…

Up to the doctor but don't pull anything without a plan.

[richard_smith237]

13 hours ago, still kicking said:

I know Thailand is cheaper than Western countries, I am thinking about getting all my teeth pulled and getting implants. So, how long will it take, including recovery time? I might not live that long, I am 78. Again, is it worth doing?

 

Its about balance...

 

What are the reasons behind doing this ?   

 

a) Vanity - then forget it - a slight cosmetic improvement will be nice, but not really make any difference for your day to day - vs the pain effort and cost of going through the processes.

 

b) Standard of Life - thats a big drive and the following questions need to be asked.

- Is your current standard of life severely impacted by your teeth ?

- Can you eat easily (for example) ?

- Are you willing to go thrugh the pain of a serious operation (10 hrs I think).

- Are you willing to wait 6 months (with temp teeth) while the gum cement sets fully.

- Are you will to pay a lot of money for this ? (I'm guessing 800,000 baht).

 

 

- What do you think your life expectancy will be ? i.e. at 78, especially if you are in pain at the moment, this could give you another 10 years of pain free 'food enjoyment' etc... 

 

 

So the decision has to rely on so many factors...  the primary ones being.

- Can you afford it ?

- Are in you pain (quality of life) ?

- Do you consider the future improvement to quality of life worth it ?

[richard_smith237]

Note: My Guess at 800,000 baht above - is based on someone I know who's recently gone through the process... 

... Replacing his 'whole mouth' (of staind, chipped and damaged teeth, some infected etc)... and having implants...    he now has a great smile, but is still has a wrinkly old face !!!

[Suetape]

I can’t imagine anyone letting their teeth get so bad - even if you have a fear of the dentist.   Do it if you can afford to. 

[how241]

I would recommend PBH, dental/implant clinic on the 5th floor. I recently had 2 lower rear implants done there and it came out great.  Not the cheapest option But I would see what they recommend. 

You never know how long you will live and 'if' you have the money then who better to spend it on.

[Sheryl]

2 hours ago, VR333 said:

 

I think you're forgetting that materials like titanium are used in most implants. Titanium costs a lot more than 350 baht.

 

While you can save on labor costs in Thailand, titanium, like gold, is pretty much the same price worldwide i.e. expensive.

I can assure you that a prosthetic  tooth (implant post, abutment, and  crown) does not cost 350 baht to manufacture! 

 

 

[bunnydrops]

I have seen where they now only put four implants in each upper and lower, and then make a whole set of teeth that connect to just those four. I don't know if they do anything like that in Thailand. I am the same age as you and don't think I would bother, but it depends on your teeth' bad.

[bbi1]

4 hours ago, petermik said:

Dr. Warin in Pattaya charges 30,000 baht.

He doesn't use Straumann implants, but some Korean made brand. Is his implant brand good quality or as good quality as Straumann? 

[Sheryl]

2 hours ago, JB300 said:

I might be mistaken but it sounds like the OP is asking about full implants (“All” on 4, 6 or 8 ) Dentist will pick the anchor points. 

 

But great point, I was warned about one of my implants about maybe not enough bone to do it, dentist was pretty blasé & said he could just “Fill It” ended up not being a problem…

 

He does not indicate how many implants.

 

And as his question was based  on the incorrect impression implants are cheap here,  I have a feeling he won't pursue this further. 

 

But in the event he is talking about large number of implants  and does want to pursue it, India might make sense. 

 

 

[steven100]

16 hours ago, still kicking said:

I know Thailand is cheaper than Western countries, I am thinking about getting all my teeth pulled and getting implants. So, how long will it take, including recovery time? I might not live that long, I am 78. Again, is it worth doing?

before I thought maybe your just crazy a little bit ...  now I know for sure 

 

you can buy continental soup,  and suck them through a straw

[how241]

1 hour ago, bbi1 said:

He doesn't use Straumann implants, but some Korean made brand. Is his implant brand good quality or as good quality as Straumann? 

I recently got 2 Straumann implants as I wanted a top brand.  At his age he probably  would be OK  with a cheaper brand.  I would definitely recommend the Straumann brand if money is not an issue.  The price included the crown. I think some implant brands will make you pay extra for the crown.

[petermik]

1 hour ago, bbi1 said:

He doesn't use Straumann implants, but some Korean made brand. Is his implant brand good quality or as good quality as Straumann? 

Never heard of Straumann.....had an implant done with Warin 13 years ago and it,s still going strong....currently in the process of having another one done hence my comment on current price....

[how241]

India 'might' be cheaper But you need to factor in the cost of airfare, hotels, visas and the general inconvenience of traveling these days.  Also implants are not like repairing a tooth, in that the entire process can take many months, up to 1 year if you need bone grafts and you heal up slowly. 

Are you going to remain in India all that time of fly up and back several times ???

[jcmj]

It’ll take you at least 6 months if you have good bones for them to drill into. Maybe best to do the plates that clip in on 4 pins top and bottom. Cheaper and still a great smile. Whatever makes you happy and will work. Best talk to a few different dentists. Mine were 35,000 baht each and only done because they were near the front together. I never worry about the top one in the back I’m missing. They have said it will shift for 25 years now. Still looks the same. Good luck. 

[blaze master]

At your age....Eat baby food and spend the rest on hookers.

[steven100]

at 78 yrs ,  you'll be in a nursing home soon so it won't matter, they spoon feed you every night 

[ExpatOilWorker]

Save your money 💰 for something more useful.

 

[thesetat]

14 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

Might not be that expensive to replace......do it.....

If that is him in the photo.... He is looking at half a mil to get all implants.. Each tooth is over 40,000... My dentist wants 50k for each implant not including the tooth itself.. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

4 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

 💰

That looks lush. 

 

Do you have any prices? 💲💲💲

 

[blaze master]

3 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Save your money 💰 for something more useful.

 

 

I like some of the new ideas. 

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=afc91CbdBzY&pp=ygUPdHJlZSBwb2QgYnVyaWFs

[ExpatOilWorker]

5 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

That looks lush. 

 

Do you have any prices? 💲💲💲

 

You can have it for free, once I am done using it 😉. 

[bubblegum]

16 hours ago, still kicking said:

I know Thailand is cheaper than Western countries, I am thinking about getting all my teeth pulled and getting implants. So, how long will it take, including recovery time? I might not live that long, I am 78. Again, is it worth doing?

My uncle did it at the same age you are. He died before it was finished and had nothing but pain.

[BusyB]

15 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

Might not be that expensive to replace......do it.....

 

Dear god how awful. Health truly is the most important form of wealth.

[ExpatOilWorker]

16 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

I like some of the new ideas. 

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=afc91CbdBzY&pp=ygUPdHJlZSBwb2QgYnVyaWFs

I couldn't sit for very long in that position, my knees would kill me!

 

[blaze master]

1 minute ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

I couldn't sit for very long in that position, my knees would kill me!

 

 

Hahahaha. I'll show myself out. 

[steven100]

you need a set of these ...

 

[BexMan]

I had 4 implants replacing just over a quarter of my mouth in October 2021, when aged 64. After extracting some teeth he put me on a weeks antibiotics to reduce the chance of picking up an infection. I paid for a temporary denture, rather than walk around with a big gap and talking weirdly. The Dentist wanted me to wait 6 months for the jaw bone to strengthen before completing the work. For me it was well worth doing as it replaced a slipping denture and the implants will chew through any food easily. They actually feel so more secure than my remaining teeth and bridge. I will probably get my other bridge replaced within the next 2 years.

 

Depends if you have problems now. If it was an issue you feel is affecting your quality of life, I would get it done, even at your age, presuming money is not an issue.

[steven100]

33 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

That looks lush. 

 

Do you have any prices? 💲💲💲

 

50,000 baht