Mini Dental Implants

Phil Cressman Says:

January 29th, 2008 at 3:57 pm

Phil Cressman, Male, aged 62 with dental problems most of my life due to enamel problems (identical twin) I recently lost a tooth that was supporting a bridge and my dentist, Ontario, Canada recommended an implant. Since mini-implants are not normally done in Canada for tooth replacements (only denture stabalization) I contacted Dr. Tood Shatkin in Buffalo, NY. Had a visit for evaluation & Dr Shatkin recommended two implants to support a two tooth crown. Without going into costs as every case is different I do believe my treatment was about 50% the price of having conventional implants placed in Ontario. The really big savings is in terms of pain & suffering. When I returned for the implants Dr Shatkin was working for only about 30 minutes (aside from freezing etc) and the results were great. (Crown had been fabricated from moulds taken at the time of my first consultation.) Actually ate dinner a few hours later & only minor soreness for a few days. It has been only one week & I have to return for a check up but HIGHLY RECOMMEND at least looking into mini-implants as a potential alternative to conventional dental implants with associated surgery. (In my case a sinus lift would have been performed if conventional implants were to be used)

Thanks Phil for your expierience…

Dr. Shatkin