[Schaumburger]

This has been a very interesting thread to read. I will be having a dental implant in about 5 or 6 months from now as one of my molars was pulled 3 weeks ago. It surely is not cheap or a speedy process to get an implant, but I don't want a gap even if it is right in front of my wisdom tooth.

[shcisamax]

Amazing the info you can get on TOTV. Just amazing.

[Schaumburger]

Two days ago I had the screw implanted in my gum, and right after Memorial Day the dentist said I should be ready for the implant to be finished. So what is the replacement tooth I will be getting called -- a crown? It sounds like the crown should be as strong as the tooth it will be replacing -- is that right? So I should be able to chew popcorn and nuts on that side with confidence?

My father, who is always right , blames my tooth cracking last summer on my popcorn addiction. So I have cut back eating popcorn to approx. 3 times a month.

[Vt Casper]

I had my front teeth done , my dentist told me not to eat corn on the cob or eat apples without slicing them. Implants although being very good are not a replacement for your permanent teeth and repairing them well I don't even want to think about it. Do it again? In a heartbeat! It took 3 months from start to finish, the partial plate was terrible I don't want to go that route again, but the other option just isn't an option

[srjax]

I have two implants and am very pleased with them. Went to Dr.
Ahmed at Bushnell Familey Dentistry. He is excellent. A perfectionist and very meticulous.

[Wayne2600]

I had mine done last fall by Dr Barton Blumberg on Buenos Aires near the hospital. He and his staff are just outstanding! They treat you like family not another client.

[NotGolfer]

My "saga" with implants probably began about 15+ years ago, up north. My dentist I was seeing at the time told me he couldn't do anything further to save my teeth and went on to say I should pull everything and have dentures. I wasn't ready for that, as I said I'd observed family members who had dentures and didn't want to go that route if I didn't have to.

Went to another dentist for a 2nd opinion where implants were suggested. Back then it was a lengthy process....pull the existing teeth, wait 6 mo. to heal then go in and put in the base (a screw essentially) implant. Wait another 6 mo. to heal before the "crown" (looks just like a tooth) is screwed on! My more recent implants---done about 2 years ago here in T.V. went A LOT quicker from start to finish!! In *some* cases (though not in mine) they can put the implants in the same day they pull the existing teeth---it depends on your situation and bone structure. I think it was within 6 mo that I got everything completed. It *is* costly but ever so worth it in the long run! The feel and look just like the real thing for sure. My upper implants required a "bone graft" which sounds worse than it is. They make some kind of "mixture" and apply that to your existing bone. It's if the existing one isn't very dense and they don't want to screw into your sinus area. I've been very fortunate with mine!! I hadn't been told to be careful with my front one...but makes sense I guess. I don't eat apples without cutting them but have had sweet corn!! Maybe should re-think the latter!!!!

[sheehan]

There is a highly skilled, highly qualified Implant Specialist here in the Villages by the name of Barton R. Blumberg, DMD, PA. Came here a few years ago I believe, from California. I was scared silly to get implants but I have to say, this was the easiest dental process I have ever experienced. Dr. B knows exactly how to put his patient at ease and is so efficient. I could not have been more pleased. Yes, it is a bit pricey but well worth it.

[sheehan]

Originally Posted by sheehan

There is a highly skilled, highly qualified Implant Specialist here in the Villages by the name of Barton R. Blumberg, DMD, PA. Came here a few years ago I believe, from California. I was scared silly to get implants but I have to say, this was the easiest dental process I have ever experienced. Dr. B knows exactly how to put his patient at ease and is so efficient. I could not have been more pleased. Yes, it is a bit pricey but well worth it.

He is located on Buenos Aires Blvd. next to Dr. Villa's Clinic.

[asianthree]

one thing to consider is if you have a total joint,,an infection from a dental implant can also infect your total joint

[mfp509]

My implant is finished and I really am very satisfied with it. Again I would recommend Dr. Blanton in Leesburg. He did a great job!!