I started looking for implants back in 1983 for four teeth. I was told the two back were easy but the two front could not be done. I kept checking every couple years and each time the odds of success improved with the technology. When I finally decided to do them, it was when they told me "no problem, 95% chance pf success".
I now have four, 2 lower back and 2 upper front. Had all four done at the same time in 1995, so they are 16 years old. Total cost back then was about $6500 and dental insurance only paid a couple hundred. Absolutely no regrets, would do it again if required. No problems except the upper front are a challenge to floss under as they are very tight to the gums. So have to use a water pik sometimes to keep them clean under the teeth. Back then it took a total of about 8 months to complete the process. These were done in Northern Virginia.
If you need them, find a doctor who has done a lot and get them They are worth every penny.
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