Dental Implants in Algodones?
My DW needs dental work that we cannot afford in the good ol' U.S. We are hoping to RV down to Yuma and walk across the border to Algodones to get the implants done. Have heard both good and bad. L...
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Las Algodones Dentists are ok for crowns, bridges, fillings, cleanings, partials, etc.
In the past month I have seen a total of 10 implants in my office that were done in Los Algodones. Every single one of them has failed to osseointegrate ( have bone grow around them ) Two of them I have seen recently, other than the 10, failed the first time, and were redone, and seem to be ok at this time. ( were redone about 6 months ago )
Mind you, they do not do sedation legally down there, so your wife would just have local anesthetic. It is really not a fun procedure. Also, unless your wife has CT scans, they run the possibility of sinus penetration and lingual nerve impingement.
Have you checked the price in the US for implants? They have come down quite a bit in the last few years. Remember, it is not an immediate thing though. Usually, if no bone grafting is needed, it takes at least 3-6 months to get a crown on one. If she needs bone grafting, it is close to a year.
Im sure you will hear from those that have had them done there with no problems what so ever.
I have been in dentistry for 23 years, and currently a working hygienist.
JMO. Good luck what ever you two decide.
PS.... VERY cute pup!
In the past month I have seen a total of 10 implants in my office that were done in Los Algodones. Every single one of them has failed to osseointegrate ( have bone grow around them ) Two of them I have seen recently, other than the 10, failed the first time, and were redone, and seem to be ok at this time. ( were redone about 6 months ago )
Mind you, they do not do sedation legally down there, so your wife would just have local anesthetic. It is really not a fun procedure. Also, unless your wife has CT scans, they run the possibility of sinus penetration and lingual nerve impingement.
Have you checked the price in the US for implants? They have come down quite a bit in the last few years. Remember, it is not an immediate thing though. Usually, if no bone grafting is needed, it takes at least 3-6 months to get a crown on one. If she needs bone grafting, it is close to a year.
Im sure you will hear from those that have had them done there with no problems what so ever.
I have been in dentistry for 23 years, and currently a working hygienist.
JMO. Good luck what ever you two decide.
PS.... VERY cute pup!
