I had a dental implant placed. Before the surgery, my dentist assured me that we were good to go. However, when the surgery ended, the dentist told me that after he went in there he discovered that there was not enough bone support for the dental implant. He went ahead and placed it, but said my best option is to remove it and get a dental bridge. Why in the world would he place the implant knowing he would just tell me to take it out? Should I have to pay for this? Am I able to still get a dental implant or am I stuck with a bridge? I could have saved myself a lot of time and money if I would have gotten a dental bridge in the beginning, but my dentist assured me that I was a good candidate for implants.
Corrie
Dear Corrie,
I am beyond puzzled how your dentist thinks this is acceptable. I want you to imagine ordering a stove that you have been told by the store that it is a fantastic stove that will be perfect for your house and will cook delicious food. Then, it charges you for the stove, delivery, and installation. But, after it is installed in your home, they turn right around and tell you, “Oh, by the way. This one doesn’t work. Why don’t you pay me to take it out and then I’ll get you a grill or something.” This is beyond the pale. Your dentist not only needs to give you a refund, but he should remove the implant without a fee.
In reality, if your dentist would have done the proper diagnostics to begin with, he would have noticed the condition of your bone and whether or not you had adequate support for the dental implant. Then, preparation could have been made to build up the bone, which would have enabled you to get the dental implant.
All you can do at this point is remove the implant. The good news is that, as long as you are in good general health, you can still get a dental implant. You will need some bone grafting done. Then, after a period of healing, you can start over with the dental implant. It goes without saying that I am going to suggest you see a different dentist to place the second implant.
I’m sorry this happened to you.
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