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Re: PAINFUL PARTIAL DENTURE DILEMMA

@D Kay  I'm going to consult an implant specialist.  Thanks for the suggestion.

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@ALRATIBA   What you describe is what I'm trying to avoid.  With things as they are today, that's the route I'd be taking!  LOLOLOL

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@pdlinda wrote:

@RedTop  Your suggestion is well taken.  I researched in-network providers from my insurance plan and will call and make an appt tomorrow.

 

Thank you!


Good suggestion @RedTop , good self care @pdlinda !

 

I'm so SO hoping that a second opinion from a specialist can provide you with a comforting solution.

 

Physical needs have definitely taken a back seat to constantly changing Covid related issues, at least where I'm living.

 

HOPING YOU FIND A SOLUTION SOON!

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I second @SeaMaiden  suggestion for a new dentist plus I'd see an attorney.  Surely the company that made the implant bears some responsibility for the broken screw.  I question whether your dentist knows what he's doing.  Surely he could have deadened the area when trying to remove the screw.  I can't believe he'd charge you full price for the bridge after the screwed-up screw.


@Kachina624 @Yes, looks like a medical device failure. Have you watched the documentary, "The Bleeding Edge?" It was on Netflix and might still be there. 

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@roster wrote:

How awful for you. I'm not a fan of any dentistry work. I've had many hours in the chair and am terrified of needles. I would not have returned to this DDS for the partial denture.  Get several opinions before proceeding.

 

If you have a dental school near you, go there and get opinions. They do great work. Students work under the DDS license, so most work is done by the DDS. Much less expensive as well. Good luck.

 

But of course, how silly of me, dental schools are NOT open during this horrible virus time.


Actually, some medical schools are opening up this week for students, so it may be worth a try to call for an appointment if anyone wants to go this route.

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@wildcat fan wrote:

@roster wrote:

How awful for you. I'm not a fan of any dentistry work. I've had many hours in the chair and am terrified of needles. I would not have returned to this DDS for the partial denture.  Get several opinions before proceeding.

 

If you have a dental school near you, go there and get opinions. They do great work. Students work under the DDS license, so most work is done by the DDS. Much less expensive as well. Good luck.

 

But of course, how silly of me, dental schools are NOT open during this horrible virus time.


Actually, some medical schools are opening up this week for students, so it may be worth a try to call for an appointment if anyone wants to go this route.


FYI..........Dental schools & medical schools are 2 separate and different disciplines & areas of study. Dentists study and get a DDS. Medical schools deliver MD's.

 

My dental school has not opened.

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I have implants done about 8 years ago in a local hospital 4 on top the hold a permanent bridge and 2 on the bottom that hold a removable bridge. Other that the initial pain and swelling I have had no real issues.

Mine were done at a local hospital dental school where my prostodentist works

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.
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@RedTop wrote:
I would see an oral surgeon and have the rest of the implanted screw removed, asap! No way would I leave that I'm my mouth, regardless of what the dentist says.

I am glad there are dental options to replace missing teeth, but will not do implants in my gums. I decided long ago to go the denture route if necessary.

@RedTop - I thought my husband and I were the only two people in that world that would never agree to implants.

 

My husband saw a dentist that was hell bent on implants and my husband told him he (the dentist) wasn't going to decide how to spend our money!  Needless to say he never went back there.

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@wildcat fan wrote:

@roster wrote:

How awful for you. I'm not a fan of any dentistry work. I've had many hours in the chair and am terrified of needles. I would not have returned to this DDS for the partial denture.  Get several opinions before proceeding.

 

If you have a dental school near you, go there and get opinions. They do great work. Students work under the DDS license, so most work is done by the DDS. Much less expensive as well. Good luck.

 

But of course, how silly of me, dental schools are NOT open during this horrible virus time.


Actually, some medical schools are opening up this week for students, so it may be worth a try to call for an appointment if anyone wants to go this route.


@wildcat fan    I spent many hours at the University of Texas Dental School in Houston over a period of about 3 years and had many basic procedure done well and inexpensively, however, the OP has a complicated and unusual situation and it is not something a student should attempt to fix even under supervision.  Her own licensed dentist apparently can't fix it.  In addition to be accepted as a patient, you must need work that the student needs to accomplish to complete graduation requirements.  It's unlikely that this unusual situation would qualify.

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@wildcat fan wrote:

@roster wrote:

How awful for you. I'm not a fan of any dentistry work. I've had many hours in the chair and am terrified of needles. I would not have returned to this DDS for the partial denture.  Get several opinions before proceeding.

 

If you have a dental school near you, go there and get opinions. They do great work. Students work under the DDS license, so most work is done by the DDS. Much less expensive as well. Good luck.

 

But of course, how silly of me, dental schools are NOT open during this horrible virus time.


Actually, some medical schools are opening up this week for students, so it may be worth a try to call for an appointment if anyone wants to go this route.


@wildcat fan    I spent many hours at the University of Texas Dental School in Houston over a period of about 3 years and had many basic procedure done well and inexpensively, however, the OP has a complicated and unusual situation and it is not something a student should attempt to fix even under supervision.  Her own licensed dentist apparently can't fix it.  In addition to be accepted as a patient, you must need work that the student needs to accomplish to complete graduation requirements.  It's unlikely that this unusual situation would qualify.


@Kachina624 I was simply replying to the previous post that indicated dental schools are not open.  I also made a general comment ("if anyone wants to go this route") in case there are others here who may need a dentist and might consider contacting a university.  My comment was not directly aimed at the OP--it was just a response to the comment indicating that med schools are closed.  I apologize for not making myself clearer and I agree that the OP has an unusual situation that requires expert attention.  I hope she is able to find help soon.