Due to bad side effects of some medication (Oxy Contin) I was taking a few years ago, I've been experiencing serious tooth decay to the point of having to have teeth extracted and now my lower jaw, is minus quite a few and some up top but not as bad!
I did look into the potential of a law suit but me against a multi million pound pharmaceutical company, I think my chances are slim to zero.
Implants in this country are ridiculously expensive and have had quotes abroad for a third of the price, Turkey and Budapest. A mate went to India and had some done but a bit of a trek if one needs regular aftercare.
Anyone had any experience of getting implants abroad?
Any lowdown/info would be much appreciated.
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The company might just pay out rather than drag it through the courts
If it’s multiple teeth it’s work going to Budapest to have it done, but for one, London works about the same once you cost in hotels and flights
As regards the New tooth surgery, just look at their website for prices
https://www.thenewtooth.co/pricing
I guess if you're only having one, then expensive but affordable. I'm looking at about six to start with and there's more, so for me it's very expensive.
I've read a few reports about implants not taking because of the jaw not being strong enough, then potential of serious infection, so it needs careful consideration and good advice and not by someone who just wants the money and what Dentist doesn't!
Did he have an assistant named, Ben Doon?
https://www.vitaleurope.co.uk
It was quite a slow process, it's not as if you pop in to the dentist and walk out later that day with new teeth. After the initial operation - drilling the metal into the jaw, it was 3 months before the next bit was done, and then another couple of weeks before the actual teeth were installed. I'd certainly want to choose someone who at least did the aftercare in London, as you need to check that the jaw has accepted the metal implant, and you may have to have stitches removed etc
Interesting that this article was in the Guardian today about the Medication, Oxy Contin, that I was taking and I believe responsible for my tooth decay and while it’s not identifying that specifically, it does refer to heroin which I believe is known to.
https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/feb/10/anti-opioid-protesters-target-new-yorks-guggenheim-over-sackler-family-link
Try Dental Centre Antalya Turkey. I had 24 implants done last November. All in four sessions, consultation, preparation including temporary copy of original teeth, next session for fitting and last for check up. Excellent service, cost £4k. Xray in Marylebone £50 assessed by dentists in Turkey over the internet to enable a price. You can have a weeks holiday as well even though you have to survive on soup.
Made the mistake of eating a curry dyed the temporary teeth the colour of a hi-vis vest, blinding smile, new set no problems.
Two lower back one side, three lower back the other side, upper front - Nine upper on four implants,Also building up teeth that I have ground away over the years. Total cost is £14700. I shopped around and the next cheapest I found was early twenties. Like I say so far so good! Let us know what you decide to do but good luck anyway!
Still a lot of dosh, hope it goes well for you.
How many times did you go back and forth?
Da Boom......tish!
Anyone above finished their treatment now? Or any other recommendations?