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Posted: 8/8/2005 7:14:40 PM EDT
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you'll be asleep for the procedure. It'll hurt after, tho.
Get a few cans of ensure now, and get some pudding. Trust me on this one. |
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Posted: 8/8/2005 7:14:47 PM EDT
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Dang. I thought you were getting ASS CHEEK IMPLANTS.
Would have been fun to tease you. |
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Posted: 8/8/2005 7:14:59 PM EDT
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I understand they do that rectally.
R. |
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Posted: 8/8/2005 7:16:00 PM EDT
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I talked to the doctors office today. I will be under a local only. 
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Posted: 8/8/2005 7:19:00 PM EDT
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[Nelson] HA-HA! [/Nelson] 
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Posted: 8/8/2005 7:34:13 PM EDT
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There is almost no general anestesia being used in dentist offices anymore, much more risky and you usually have to have someone drive you home. When I had my front teeth replaced I just had a local. |
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Posted: 8/8/2005 7:43:42 PM EDT
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I told the cute Iranian dental surgeon who did my root canal that she can punch me, shoot me, do an anal probe without anesthesia but you better make sure I'm numb before you stick a needle directly into a nerve in my head. I was on gas, muscle relaxants, anti-anxiety meds, and shot full o' local narcs in a couple of minutes. |
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Posted: 8/8/2005 7:53:58 PM EDT
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Damn sounds painfull.. |
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Posted: 8/8/2005 7:59:24 PM EDT
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Oh god I can only hope  ETA:
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Posted: 8/8/2005 8:01:03 PM EDT
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Careful, they might put you under and Lock your testicles in a padlock
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Posted: 8/8/2005 8:12:33 PM EDT
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I've had two, one courtesy of the fine Navy dental corps and one by the VA. The one the Navy did was a big deal, as they were just learning how to do it and hurt like hell when they punched the implant into my sinus. Note! The workup x-rays showed that was a possibility, and all was well after that healed.
It was a bit exciting, though, to feel and hear a loud crack and have the whole mob of Bethesda dentists say "oops". The most recent at the VA was the fastest and easiest surgery I've had. The whole process took a few months but went like clockwork. What sort of tooth are they putting on the post? I understand (and can vouch for) the cemented on type is the best. If you bite any bullets or other hard item, the tooth/cement will (hopefully) fail before the implant. As far as pain, not as bad a root canal. It's the gums that take the beating, but it does ache for a while. Terminator Teeth! matthew |
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Posted: 8/8/2005 8:14:36 PM EDT
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Going for a triple D?
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Posted: 8/8/2005 8:16:18 PM EDT
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I have enough(implants) to qualify to answer the question as, NO. Just like getting sutures, the first needle will pinch, the rest is east street. Don't sweat it.
Unless your Dentist sucks  . Then your in deep poo/poo.ETA, All mine were done with local, I was awake  .
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Posted: 8/8/2005 8:24:07 PM EDT
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OUCH! in the pocket book, those things are expensive.
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Posted: 8/8/2005 8:25:46 PM EDT
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Just one?
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Posted: 8/8/2005 8:27:39 PM EDT
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Yeah, that they are! |
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Posted: 8/8/2005 10:46:25 PM EDT
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Somehow I suspect I'll be getting implants some day. I hope to hell the price comes down. If I recall correctly I priced my molars at $25,000 a few years ago. Jim |
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:25:27 PM EDT
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Good one. I've had my upper jaw cut off, split and left hanging by the meat... 
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:37:13 PM EDT
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Wifey had 3 done, front teeth (from an accident) +1 next to the front teeth. Looks natural and she said it wasn't that big of a deal. You should be pleased with the results. Good Luck!
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:45:09 PM EDT
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My mom has them, and she was chewing on something hard(I forget what at the moment) and broke it. They are not quite as strong as natural teeth.
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Posted: 8/9/2005 5:54:44 PM EDT
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Your reporting statement is "this is gonna suck" I sincerely wish you the best results with this procedure.
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Posted: 8/9/2005 6:01:49 PM EDT
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Dude,
I'm an ice hockey plater, as such I have no original equipment left in my mouth...It's all fake... To say I put my Dentist's kids through Grad school would be an understatetement. Anyway, once you get the local you'll feel absolutely no pain (if administered correctly). If after the local you still feel some pain, ask them to give you some more local anesthetic........Other than that i would suggest that you start taking an anti inflammatory (I prefer Motrin) several hours before the procedure, it will cut down on the post-op swelling and pain (please check with your dentist first to be sure its alright to do so).......Other than that salt water gargles will help also.......
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Posted: 8/12/2005 10:23:37 AM EDT
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Well, all went well with the implant. It was a front eye tooth. Took about 20 minutes. The use of powertools made the whole procedure very cool indeed. Cut open the gum, then drill a pilot hole. Then widen out the hole a couple time with larger and larger bits, making sure it was at the correct angle. Then after the hole was wide enough, the doctor tapped the hole and then screwed in the implant. 3 stiches and I was done. The doctor did an amazing job. His whole team is excellent and they are also so very hot...
The local has worn off and there is no pain at all. Just kind of a dull ache. Then again, I'm enjoying the vicoprofen, so that is to be expected. All and all, a very easy procedure (compared to the stuff I've already had done). The doctor went through everything as he was doing it. Very cool and informative. The implant just needs to heal for a few months and then my dentist can build up a tooth. |
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