Implant Advice

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I'm looking for full upper permanent implants. I'm mostly concerned about the price.

Does anyone have any experiences, good or bad, to share?

[billethkid]

Dependent on size of the arch, the type/quality of denture, some may require 4 or 6 implants. Go with max recommended for maximum stability.
I am sure your provider will recommend annual or semi annual check ups/cleaning. Do so!!! The health of gums and implants are key to longevity of the installation.
Religious routine for cleaning...tooth brush and water pick both required for best results.

Good luck.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Any advice on where to go for the best price?

[Fredman]

Walmart

[jnieman]

Dr. Caylor did mine. I consider him the best. He wasn't cheap but I felt that I had the best experience. No pain and very little bleeding. I wish I could help you on the price. It is expensive.

[Paper1]

Walmart

Friedman I needed a laugh today thank you. That said I am also interested in cost of implants.

[John_W]

Unfortunately my Wednesday edition of the Sun has gone out to recycling. If you can find the paper, there was a display ad for a dentist on Hwy 441 north in Lady Lake, I can't remember the name. They had all the prices listed in the ad, I remember implants were $2300. I thought that sounded cheap, because I've alway heard they are about $4,000.

[JoMar]

You get what you pay for.

[mac9]

an oral surgeon would implant the posts and determine if extra bone material is needed. barton blumberg is an excellent surgeon. the actual bridge should be made by a prosthodontist. excellent one here is jose davila. neither one are cheap...in fact, probably considered expensive. a friend had the permanent dentures put in in this manner and has an outstanding looking mouth.

[Love2Swim]

Many older people have bone loss, so extra bone has to be added to give enough support for the implants. My husband shopped around and ended up choosing Dr. Dunn in Ocala. Dentist in Ocala FL | Dr. Stephen H. Dunn, DDS, PA (http://ocalasdentist.com) Will probably be cheaper than dentists around The Villages. My husband didn't feel Dunn was trying to do more than was necessary, and the price was fair compared to another estimate he had. And the quality of work was good. There was a charge for initial evaluation which I believe was deducted off the final price.

[Inexes@aol.com]

an oral surgeon would implant the posts and determine if extra bone material is needed. barton blumberg is an excellent surgeon. the actual bridge should be made by a prosthodontist. excellent one here is jose davila. neither one are cheap...in fact, probably considered expensive. a friend had the permanent dentures put in in this manner and has an outstanding looking mouth.

Absolutely the best.... you get what you pay for....

[jnieman]

I had bone added when they pulled my tooth. It was very easy and I didn't feel it. It takes a while for it to settle in. Dr. Caylor made it an easy process for me.

[redwitch]

I’m going through the process now — full upper and lower. Quite honestly had I known the pain (extreme), the length of healing time (six months to a year), the length of time you really can’t eat anything solid (minimum three months of no biting or chewing), I would have opted for dentures. If you think you’re going to be around for more than ten years, then I think implants are a good way to go but if not, six months to a year of misery just seems like a dumb choice.

Having said that, check out Dr. Blanco at Magnolia Dental on 441 towards Summerfield. Good job, fairly reasonable prices, lovely staff. Downside to Magnolia, no gas. Shots only.

[CFrance]

Unfortunately my Wednesday edition of the Sun has gone out to recycling. If you can find the paper, there was a display ad for a dentist on Hwy 441 north in Lady Lake, I can't remember the name. They had all the prices listed in the ad, I remember implants were $2300. I thought that sounded cheap, because I've alway heard they are about $4,000.
The cost quoted for implants sometimes does not include the cost of the crown after the implant anchor work is done. I would (and have) go to a dentist who will do the job start to finish, including the final crowns. I've had one implant, done by a reputable dentist (Dr. Novak, Bushnell Family Dentistry). It wasn't cheap, but he stuck with his initial estimate despite the fact that he discovered I needed an $800 additional something-or-other, which he then didn't charge me for because it wasn't in the original estimate. I only know this because the dental tech told me about it after the dentist left the room. How he communicated that to her while in the room I have no idea.


An honest, excellent dentist. Start to finish, a little less than $5K, including crown.

[eyc234]

UofF Dental School. Takes a while but you can not beat the price or quality of work. Extraction and implant for wife was $1600 for all. Brother had 3 implants with extractions and sinus bone lift. Total for all with after care, $6200.

[CFrance]

I tried U of F and was rejected. I applied twice, because I was told they are more backed up at certain times of the year. But I think since I just needed a simple extraction/implant, I wasn't adding anything unique enough to their dental practice students' knowledge. However, a full set may be something unusual enough to catch their attention I will say that the process takes longer with them. I have a friend that went through it. The time was about a third longer for a single implant.

[NotGolfer]

I have several oral implants...most were done up north but had 3 put after we moved here. They're expensive no matter where you go. Dr. Caylor did mine here and I was impressed with his attention to detail and his care. You will have a dentist as well (it was this way up north too).

Good care afterwards as someone else mentioned, would be brushing along with a water pik. The latter I introduced later as it wasn't ever mentioned to me and it's essential. I found my 2X/yearly cleanings are done with good reports of very little tartar etc.

[Mama C]

I am sure the OP understands that there may be other issues, but like myself, I would like to know an estimate of just routine implants and find a dentist what is reliable and reasonable. I go to a dental firm here in TV and do not like that every six months when I go for a cleaning I don't see the same faces...........am looking for another established dentist where I can feel more comfortable.

[graciegirl]

I’m going through the process now — full upper and lower. Quite honestly had I known the pain (extreme), the length of healing time (six months to a year), the length of time you really can’t eat anything solid (minimum three months of no biting or chewing), I would have opted for dentures. If you think you’re going to be around for more than ten years, then I think implants are a good way to go but if not, six months to a year of misery just seems like a dumb choice.

Having said that, check out Dr. Blanco at Magnolia Dental on 441 towards Summerfield. Good job, fairly reasonable prices, lovely staff. Downside to Magnolia, no gas. Shots only.

You have my sympathy Red. (I can't call you by name, the moderator yelled at me yesterday) I had a molar pulled three weeks ago. It had broken. I have had a lot of pain and I won't take opioids. Nurse said that if you had drilling into your leg bone you would be in pain, so that is understandable. But having your whole mouth done is overwhelming to me to think about. Feel this hug.