Yes, it is generally okay to have dental implants at age 80, as long as you are in good health and your jawbone is healthy enough to support the implant. Age itself is not a limiting factor for dental implants, as long as you do not have any medical conditions that would prevent you from undergoing the procedure or affect the healing process. It is important to consult with a dental professional, such as a periodontist or oral surgeon, to assess your overall health and determine if you are a suitable candidate for dental implants. They will evaluate your bone density, oral health, and medical history to determine if dental implants are a viable option for you. If you are considering dental implants at age 80, make sure to discuss any concerns or questions you may have with your dental provider. They can provide you with information specific to your situation and help you make an informed decision about the best treatment options for your dental health. 👍👌✅
Oh my goodness how devastating for this poor woman and her family. This video popped up after watching another one of your videos. Yeesh. I just had all on 4 done earlier today and I was worried sick about the anesthesia even after being cleared from my PCP at 41 years old. How very sad. How astoundingly terrifying.
@@alexandrahone6345 this procedure is quite a bit more involved. They literally shave your bone down. I’m very happy I was put under general anesthesia for 5 1/2 hours. I would research f you’d like to know more.
Congratulations on your new teeth. I’m here researching what and where to find the proper dentist. Whew this is scary being put under for so many hours. I have low blood pressure. I have a Tori and cannot get dentures unless i get snap in dentures. Ugh
Im now scared asf to get my surgery on May 7th, I was recommended to be put under because of my aniexty and shaking after my dentist saw me shaking and crying after getting the shot in the roof of my mouth to numb me to pull an upper tooth, but i do have to be cleared by my pcp and cardiologist, I feel so sad for this woman and her family definitely sending prayers to them 🙏🏻
You now have information to talk to your PCP and cardiologist, as well as the prosthetist and surgeon. I had mine done in February and was the best decision I’ve ever made for my dental care. More to the point, if you truly pray; pray about this for yourself. I prayed before, and the morning before they put me under, and as I was going under I was singing hymns - because God is the most important consultant.
As a provider, I always order for medical clearance with patients who have certain diagnosed health issues that require clearance from specialists. This dentist whose patient dies failed and was negligent. I guarantee you that this will be settled before it actually gets to court.
There are bad doctors, firefighters, police, nurses, priests, teachers, plumbers, electricians, on-and-on for every service on earth. *This does NOT set the bar for what is normal or expected* Implants are not the issue here. Poor provider selection, poor planning on the woman and her family (they should have been more concerned before the mother made the trip) and the most obvious is poor planning on the provider.
@@northtexasdentalsurgery Absolutely. However, lack of due diligence on everyone’s part, lack of contingency plans, etc is on all involved. My Maxillofacial is connected with a local hospital, the anesthesiologist came from there. I had to have another adult drive me and take me home. I was monitored for fifteen or more minutes afterwards to check for any reactions. They had a plan in place to execute at the first sign of trouble; as I get the feeling you at NTDS most likely have. Bad things can happen for the simplest medical or dental procedure. Someone has to step up and make plans for when this happens; not say I’m sorry after the fact.
Agreed bad things happen. But where was the anesthesiologist in this saying he couldn’t control the sedation. Post op problems with these medications can cause problems.
I don't view this as a knock against dental implants in general. As a doctor who has had safety issues before, I see a pattern of behavior that does not seem to regard key dangers for elderly patients. I've always used a local because I'm terribly afraid of full sedation and have had no issues, especially having established an understanding I require *less* of a local than what is assumed. I suppose the takeaway from stories like these is dentists/endodontists who will be double-checking their safety procedures. Thank you for this video!!! I wish I could travel to you for my next tooth replacement.
@@karate_girl_ibiza - the poster didn’t even close to begging for their help. If you’ve ever watched this Professional’s video’s before, you would pick up on how impossible it would be for him to accommodate even 1% of those that need his care. He spends an incredible amount of time educating people about how much there is that goes into his profession. The poster above you hit the nail on the head. It’s really all about the money, and unfortunately, the elderly are not getting enough care. This is why you’re seeing so many videos that basically justify their importance. Dentistry is nothing to be taken for granted - it only takes several weeks for a Dentist to get certified to perform implants. Come ON.
I can personally vouch for the integrity of the doctors and the practice of NTDS. Particularly concerning going under anesthesia, a medical clearance is an absolute necessity. And this practice will forgo the income from a patient in the interest of the patient's health, until said clearance is obtained.
I am 50 years old and healthy and I just had all On 4 done upper and lower and the first 2 days were hard, I can't imagine this poor woman enduring the pain..
I go in tomorrow for my full top implants and bottom dentures have major infection and jaw I’m scared I don’t wanna do this, but I don’t have a choice.
I would never put myself through this you have to have proper bone tissue everyone is differnt plus the implants need to be perfect for eating anyone with health issues should be aware sorry to hear about this poor lady
A pulmonary embolism could happen just from traveling, whether she had surgery or not, but a person on her age on dialysis should have been a red flag. I’m not sure how she traveled and missed dialysis treatment if she was getting dialysis 4 times a week unless she was doing treatments at home.
One dentist I consulted with refused to do my work without anesthesia even though I've spent my life practically in a dental chair. Another dentist doesn't even offer it, but they tend to do the work over several days. Sometimes they just give Valium. NEVER BUT NEVER drink coffee before your procedure. I don't know why but caffeine and dental work don't mix. For me, if I have caffeine in my system I don't numb up correctly.
Ooh and BTW, Japan just discovered how to regrow teeth, even after teeth have been pulled out. These Japanese scientists have discovered a cell that triggers a certain gene & cell to regrow teeth. It was all over the news, as well as a few medical journals. THIS could not come fast enough. THIS is the type of things humans need to discover and invent.
Hello from an Irish man in Turkey. Your videos are very informative !Can I ask you guys, is it totally necessary to use general anesthesia when placing implants? The reason I ask is I had 6 implants done 7 years ago here (just individual teeth upper and lower, not all on 4) and had them done under local anaesthesic. It was relatively painless for me. I was offered general but decided not to bother. Btw, they're all perfect with no bone loss and it has stabilized my teeth and smile ! I'd love to know your opinion on the options of general or local anesthesia, and would higher risk patients be safer with local.
@@mrsNetty34 Thank you ! It really did . 7 years later and everything is still perfect. Ok my situation was slightly different as I was missing just 3 teeth at the back on top and just 4 at the back on the bottom, so not all on 4, still have most of my teeth, but I do think that implants all on 4 are a great solution as my wife who lost her bottom teeth in an accident has All on 4 on the bottom for more than 2 years now and absolutely no problems. Better than dentures for sure. She says they feel like her real teeth. It's a good life investment.😊
I would go with the oral maxillo surgeon on the right to have my implant surgery done if I had to make the choice between these two dental surgeons because the other is just a periodontist. Even then my oral maxillo surgeon said a practitioner should have at least 10 years in practice ideally to be really experienced. The one in the video looks pretty young to me. I had a major grafting complication from a periodontist and it was very experienced oral maxillo surgeon who they referred me to that saved me. He said it should only really be properly trained oral maxillo surgeons doing these type of complex surgery.
Yea 80 seems a little fragile so sorry for the family I had mine done upper and lower no medical issues but my all on four surgeon wouldn’t touch me with out being cleared by my doctor Thankyou for this video
The problem is, Dentists offices are not equip to handle trauma situations. There is NO trauma doctors when things go wrong, dentists doctors usually have to call 911 and many of them don't know how to handle trauma situations, the only thing they know is how to do, are things with teeth. Only VERY FEW locations have MD's who have done internships, residences and become a fellow then an Attending for more than 5 years in trauma course, then go on their own as a dentist. I have seen this myself, when I went to a dentist to get a cleanup and a man had complications with the medication the dentists gave him while operating on his teeth, the man expired in the chair. The only thing those dentists could do is call 911. No one out of the 30 people working in that office in Midtown Manhattan knew anything about trauma situations, so the man expired in their chair. That scared the living begeezes out of me, that I walked out and did not get my teeth cleaned. Ever since, I have been terrified and started to do some research all over the net, only to find out that dentists offices don't know how to handle trauma situations. And they do NOT have actual trauma doctors or equipment to handle trauma in their offices. I honestly believe that dentists should have their offices as close as possible to hospitals, as much as right next door or across the street, so if something goes wrong, the hospital is right there and REAL trauma doctors can handle the situation.
My condolences to the victim. I don't believe that she was a good candidate for any implant surgery. They should have informed her of this immediately.
I had my #19 implant done in full sleep almost 3 weeks ago. Jaw muscles took a hit. 5 years ago, I had #20, 21 done local, it was hard in a different way. Nobody can escape aging problems. How to manage them with realistic expectation is not a strong suit in Western culture.
She was 82! Why did she wait so long to do the procedure. She’s at the age where your body can only handle so much and especially having medical issues. You would never think something like this can happen from dental surgery but she was old. You need to make sure you are healthy enough for this procedure. She should have gotten dentures. Again her dentist should have considered the risk because of her health. So sad. My heart goes out. My condolences. 🙏
Getting dentures would've also required removal of all remaining teeth and reshaping of the bone. Would not have been any different in terms of "invasiveness." The lady woulda been best served in the hospital setting.
This was a vibrant overall mobile82 YO woman getting ready to go on a trip who wanted better for her life. A lot of folks are living to be in their lat3e 90s. She wanted a easier and healthy life. She is entitle to the same benefits of other folks.. My mother lived to be 97 and got dental work done to help with her eating. You are never too old to want better.
You blame her for wanting to improve her quality of life. There may be many reasons why she waited so late in life to get new teeth. Perhaps, she finally saved the money to pay for the new teeth. There might be other reasons why she waited, whatever her reason for waiting, she most certainly was asked by the Dentist. Why not ask him, since she is no longer with us anymore. Don’t you think that a Doctor of Dental Medicine would have the Schooling and Training to select Patients that meet minimum Dental/Medical Standards. Even Ray Charles would have been able to see that the woman was not a suitable candidate for this Dental treatment and surgery. There is the smell of money that takes over the brain of many Dentist and clouds their thinking. Pressure from the business owner for the dentist to do high dollar procedures. The bottom line is that the dentist takes an oath to do no harm. The Patient looks to the dentist to make good and honest decisions and to offer them without any bias. In my valued opinion, I question whether the dentist in question did that.
I'm 65 and have heart valve disease, undergoing a tricuspid valve replacement 6 years ago.. I'm going to have 3 implants' placed for 3 missing teeth. Is this going to be a danger to me with my existing medical issues. Doing them under just novacain numbing. No iv sedation.
Sure wish you’d do mine - I’m in Rockport & so afraid to trust anyone 😞 had one say need this & one say the opposite & I’ve only been depleted from $ & still have no lower (well, 6🙄) & can’t chew mashed potatoes 😩
Can’t imagine how I feel now that I’ve watched this clip after I wrote my comment - man…am I 🎯 Not on daily anything but Tylenol & ibuprofen & supplements -60-been thru dental ringer
The trip from Houston to Dallas is like 3-4 hours!! This woman was desperate for getting what she wanted done!! That’s a long way to go!! Too bad the daughter wasn’t as concerned before her mother passed. At 82 is usually the time when an elderly parent would have a child there to help make decisions for their parent! This is why! Not to mention her various health issues!! Sad.
You also have to wonder if the anesthesia medication might be conflicting their normal daily medication they are taking as an elderly person. 🤷♀The best way to get information about this is asking an actual pharmacist , as they know every medication that conflict with one another. They specialist in medications.
I have a question, I went to a dentist who does implants . I was. In the chair under oral sedation. When I woke up I had bottom teeth that were crooked, away from the gums .just awful. Top was just swollen and stitches . When I was leaving he handed me a denture and I asked what do I do with this? He said wear it . First of all this thing was massive and I couldn’t put it in my mouth anyway . I was supposed to leave there with a set of temporary teeth . It’s a week today and my gums still hurt and swollen . I don’t see him for another week . I don’t know how he could let me leave there with no teeth when I was supposed to leave with a full mouth . These bottom ones are a joke . Any advice would be appreciated . I financed these
North Texas Dental Surgery has a prosthodontist there- Dr. Ioanna Koukousaki Board certification is a requirement if you want to be a full-time academic prosthodontist. However, a board-certified prosthodontist is not necessarily more skilled than a prosthodontist that is not board certified. In fact, most prosthodontists elect to not go for board certification after their “benefit-cost analysis.”
I am here in Florida, I wish I would have been able to afford the trip to Texas. Unfortunately I could not . I’m nervous about what will happen at my next appointment . Is it common to have to wear dentures while implants are healing ? Thank you for all of the reply’s . I was hoping to hear some have gone through same experience and ended up happy at the end .
Hi Michelle. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I had top teeth done and when I woke up, I had my top temporary denture in. It helped keep the swelling down. I wore them most of the time. I took 2 weeks off and one week three I worked a light schedule 3 days. That was last June 26. On January 15 this year I had 6 implants placed. I go back June 24 to see if I am ready to start the restoration process. it's been a long process but I'm hoping that giving my body healing time will help be worth it in the end. Good luck to you!
I would think age and health is a huge factor in this procedure and obviously the doctors credentials I have had all on 4 zirconia upper absolutely one of the best things I have done no problems no pain but I am alot younger .the patient sometimes needs veneers on the bottom to match the top because of the difference .my procedure was done in the UK 😊
hi! I had a dental implant installed on my front tooth without a bone grafting, do you think it would be possible to remove the implant and redo the whole procedure properly since the implant (grey area) is very much visible?
Even if medical clearance was obtained, her traveling with blood pooling in the legs is an issue after lying for hours with no circulation in the legs. A pulmonary embolism could happen anytime, but these circumstances probably didn’t help.
That's why I would never get sucked into doing implants. They try really hard to get everyone on implants and away from dentures because with implants you still have to visit them regularly but with dentures hardly ever. I've had full top and bottom dentures for years and love them. I can eat normally and I've not had any issues. With implants you always have a chance to get infection. Infection can go to your heart. Get dentures, less expensive, safer and they look and feel like real teeth. These are not your great grandparents denture's, they are made really well these days.
@@sk135ker it would be if people were informed correctly how to make them work. I was told by my denturist that I would need to use denture glue to hold my dentures in place. I followed these instructions for five miserable months until I decided not to use the glue. It took roughly a month to realize I couldn't tell the difference between my real teeth or my dentures because I allowed myself to work with them naturally. Best decision ever.
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Yes, it is generally okay to have dental implants at age 80, as long as you are in good health and your jawbone is healthy enough to support the implant. Age itself is not a limiting factor for dental implants, as long as you do not have any medical conditions that would prevent you from undergoing the procedure or affect the healing process.
It is important to consult with a dental professional, such as a periodontist or oral surgeon, to assess your overall health and determine if you are a suitable candidate for dental implants. They will evaluate your bone density, oral health, and medical history to determine if dental implants are a viable option for you.
If you are considering dental implants at age 80, make sure to discuss any concerns or questions you may have with your dental provider. They can provide you with information specific to your situation and help you make an informed decision about the best treatment options for your dental health. 👍👌✅
Agreed 100%
@@northtexasdentalsurgery Thanks doctors, you are awesome 👏
Oh my goodness how devastating for this poor woman and her family. This video popped up after watching another one of your videos. Yeesh. I just had all on 4 done earlier today and I was worried sick about the anesthesia even after being cleared from my PCP at 41 years old.
How very sad. How astoundingly terrifying.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a set of beautiful, functional teeth! :)
Thanks so much!!! Day 2- so far so good!
Appreciate you sharing all your knowledge with us!! You’re doing the Lord’s work. 🤣
Why have major anaesthetics thats so unnecessary. Local injections into gums are effective
@@alexandrahone6345 this procedure is quite a bit more involved. They literally shave your bone down. I’m very happy I was put under general anesthesia for 5 1/2 hours. I would research f you’d like to know more.
Congratulations on your new teeth.
I’m here researching what and where to find the proper dentist.
Whew this is scary being put under for so many hours.
I have low blood pressure.
I have a Tori and cannot get dentures unless i get snap in dentures. Ugh
Im now scared asf to get my surgery on May 7th, I was recommended to be put under because of my aniexty and shaking after my dentist saw me shaking and crying after getting the shot in the roof of my mouth to numb me to pull an upper tooth, but i do have to be cleared by my pcp and cardiologist, I feel so sad for this woman and her family definitely sending prayers to them 🙏🏻
You now have information to talk to your PCP and cardiologist, as well as the prosthetist and surgeon. I had mine done in February and was the best decision I’ve ever made for my dental care.
More to the point, if you truly pray; pray about this for yourself. I prayed before, and the morning before they put me under, and as I was going under I was singing hymns - because God is the most important consultant.
It will probably work out fine
How are you doing today?
@@Jetsi79 No answer. So I guess that's your answer.
Clearance needed, period! No more talk
basically..
As a provider, I always order for medical clearance with patients who have certain diagnosed health issues that require clearance from specialists. This dentist whose patient dies failed and was negligent. I guarantee you that this will be settled before it actually gets to court.
Doing the right thing! Love it
You cannot guarantee anything.. you are neither qualified or knowledgeable enough
There are bad doctors, firefighters, police, nurses, priests, teachers, plumbers, electricians, on-and-on for every service on earth.
*This does NOT set the bar for what is normal or expected*
Implants are not the issue here. Poor provider selection, poor planning on the woman and her family (they should have been more concerned before the mother made the trip) and the most obvious is poor planning on the provider.
Agreed, but sometimes unexpected things can happen during or after dental procedures.
@@northtexasdentalsurgery Absolutely. However, lack of due diligence on everyone’s part, lack of contingency plans, etc is on all involved. My Maxillofacial is connected with a local hospital, the anesthesiologist came from there. I had to have another adult drive me and take me home. I was monitored for fifteen or more minutes afterwards to check for any reactions.
They had a plan in place to execute at the first sign of trouble; as I get the feeling you at NTDS most likely have. Bad things can happen for the simplest medical or dental procedure. Someone has to step up and make plans for when this happens; not say I’m sorry after the fact.
Greed has overcome the dental industry. Arrogance clouds their vision. I've had a similar experience . 😊
Agreed bad things happen. But where was the anesthesiologist in this saying he couldn’t control the sedation. Post op problems with these medications can cause problems.
She was African American and he didn’t give a fVck..Her money was more important than her pre~surgical testing.
I don't view this as a knock against dental implants in general. As a doctor who has had safety issues before, I see a pattern of behavior that does not seem to regard key dangers for elderly patients. I've always used a local because I'm terribly afraid of full sedation and have had no issues, especially having established an understanding I require *less* of a local than what is assumed. I suppose the takeaway from stories like these is dentists/endodontists who will be double-checking their safety procedures. Thank you for this video!!! I wish I could travel to you for my next tooth replacement.
Glad you liked it! By the way, we do virtual consultations with patients who live far away from us.
Nothing like begging 😂😂😂😂 😂
@@karate_girl_ibiza - the poster didn’t even close to begging for their help. If you’ve ever watched this Professional’s video’s before, you would pick up on how impossible it would be for him to accommodate even 1% of those that need his care. He spends an incredible amount of time educating people about how much there is that goes into his profession. The poster above you hit the nail on the head. It’s really all about the money, and unfortunately, the elderly are not getting enough care. This is why you’re seeing so many videos that basically justify their importance. Dentistry is nothing to be taken for granted - it only takes several weeks for a Dentist to get certified to perform implants. Come ON.
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I can personally vouch for the integrity of the doctors and the practice of NTDS. Particularly concerning going under anesthesia, a medical clearance is an absolute necessity. And this practice will forgo the income from a patient in the interest of the patient's health, until said clearance is obtained.
Thank you so much for your support!
I am 50 years old and healthy and I just had all On 4 done upper and lower and the first 2 days were hard, I can't imagine this poor woman enduring the pain..
Great video in what dentist have to consider with patients health issues and the safety and risk involved with any surgery.
I go in tomorrow for my full top implants and bottom dentures have major infection and jaw I’m scared I don’t wanna do this, but I don’t have a choice.
Wishing you a successful outcome! Patients struggle getting used to bottom dentures in general, but you may do fine.
Hope it went well
Everyone always has a choice….
@@mrsNetty34 No answer is your answer it looks like.
I would never put myself through this you have to have proper bone tissue everyone is differnt plus the implants need to be perfect for eating anyone with health issues should be aware sorry to hear about this poor lady
My surgery was 6 days after hers. Same doctor. 2 years of fit problems
Wow! Sorry for that outcome. I wish you the best in the future. This doctor sounds like a menace.
What center was it done in ?
@@jenstube555 It's g4 by Golpa.
Was it 3 on 6 you had done?
A pulmonary embolism could happen just from traveling, whether she had surgery or not, but a person on her age on dialysis should have been a red flag. I’m not sure how she traveled and missed dialysis treatment if she was getting dialysis 4 times a week unless she was doing treatments at home.
One dentist I consulted with refused to do my work without anesthesia even though I've spent my life practically in a dental chair. Another dentist doesn't even offer it, but they tend to do the work over several days. Sometimes they just give Valium. NEVER BUT NEVER drink coffee before your procedure. I don't know why but caffeine and dental work don't mix. For me, if I have caffeine in my system I don't numb up correctly.
Ooh and BTW, Japan just discovered how to regrow teeth, even after teeth have been pulled out.
These Japanese scientists have discovered a cell that triggers a certain gene & cell to regrow teeth. It was all over the news, as well as a few medical journals.
THIS could not come fast enough. THIS is the type of things humans need to discover and invent.
How do you grow teeth? I feel like a aborted babies yuck
Which medical journal as well as the names of the authors who published the article??
Hello from an Irish man in Turkey. Your videos are very informative !Can I ask you guys, is it totally necessary to use general anesthesia when placing implants? The reason I ask is I had 6 implants done 7 years ago here (just individual teeth upper and lower, not all on 4) and had them done under local anaesthesic. It was relatively painless for me. I was offered general but decided not to bother. Btw, they're all perfect with no bone loss and it has stabilized my teeth and smile ! I'd love to know your opinion on the options of general or local anesthesia, and would higher risk patients be safer with local.
We may create a video on this topic. Stay tuned!
Hope it went ok
@@mrsNetty34 Thank you ! It really did . 7 years later and everything is still perfect. Ok my situation was slightly different as I was missing just 3 teeth at the back on top and just 4 at the back on the bottom, so not all on 4, still have most of my teeth, but I do think that implants all on 4 are a great solution as my wife who lost her bottom teeth in an accident has All on 4 on the bottom for more than 2 years now and absolutely no problems. Better than dentures for sure. She says they feel like her real teeth. It's a good life investment.😊
I would go with the oral maxillo surgeon on the right to have my implant surgery done if I had to make the choice between these two dental surgeons because the other is just a periodontist. Even then my oral maxillo surgeon said a practitioner should have at least 10 years in practice ideally to be really experienced. The one in the video looks pretty young to me. I had a major grafting complication from a periodontist and it was very experienced oral maxillo surgeon who they referred me to that saved me. He said it should only really be properly trained oral maxillo surgeons doing these type of complex surgery.
Dentist are sweating 😂
Yea 80 seems a little fragile so sorry for the family I had mine done upper and lower no medical issues but my all on four surgeon wouldn’t touch me with out being cleared by my doctor Thankyou for this video
The problem is, Dentists offices are not equip to handle trauma situations. There is NO trauma doctors when things go wrong,
dentists doctors usually have to call 911 and many of them don't know how to handle trauma situations, the only thing they know is how to do, are things with teeth.
Only VERY FEW locations have MD's who have done internships, residences and become a fellow then an Attending for more than 5 years in trauma course, then go on their own as a dentist.
I have seen this myself, when I went to a dentist to get a cleanup and a man had complications with the medication the dentists gave him while operating on his teeth,
the man expired in the chair. The only thing those dentists could do is call 911. No one out of the 30 people working in that office in Midtown Manhattan knew anything
about trauma situations, so the man expired in their chair. That scared the living begeezes out of me, that I walked out and did not get my teeth cleaned.
Ever since, I have been terrified and started to do some research all over the net, only to find out that dentists offices don't know how to handle trauma situations.
And they do NOT have actual trauma doctors or equipment to handle trauma in their offices.
I honestly believe that dentists should have their offices as close as possible to hospitals, as much as right next door or across the street,
so if something goes wrong, the hospital is right there and REAL trauma doctors can handle the situation.
People think local anesthetics are completely safe. They can have profound cardiac effects.
My condolences to the victim. I don't believe that she was a good candidate for any implant surgery. They should have informed her of this immediately.
I had my #19 implant done in full sleep almost 3 weeks ago. Jaw muscles took a hit. 5 years ago, I had #20, 21 done local, it was hard in a different way. Nobody can escape aging problems. How to manage them with realistic expectation is not a strong suit in Western culture.
She was 82! Why did she wait so long to do the procedure. She’s at the age where your body can only handle so much and especially having medical issues. You would never think something like this can happen from dental surgery but she was old. You need to make sure you are healthy enough for this procedure. She should have gotten dentures. Again her dentist should have considered the risk because of her health. So sad. My heart goes out. My condolences. 🙏
Getting dentures would've also required removal of all remaining teeth and reshaping of the bone. Would not have been any different in terms of "invasiveness." The lady woulda been best served in the hospital setting.
This was a vibrant overall mobile82 YO woman getting ready to go on a trip who wanted better for her life. A lot of folks are living to be in their lat3e 90s. She wanted a easier and healthy life. She is entitle to the same benefits of other folks.. My mother lived to be 97 and got dental work done to help with her eating. You are never too old to want better.
You blame her for wanting to improve her quality of life. There may be many reasons why she waited so late in life to get new teeth. Perhaps, she finally saved the money to pay for the new teeth. There might be other reasons why she waited, whatever her reason for waiting, she most certainly was asked by the Dentist. Why not ask him, since she is no longer with us anymore. Don’t you think that a Doctor of Dental Medicine would have the Schooling and Training to select Patients that meet minimum Dental/Medical Standards. Even Ray Charles would have been able to see that the woman was not a suitable candidate for this Dental treatment and surgery. There is the smell of money that takes over the brain of many Dentist and clouds their thinking. Pressure from the business owner for the dentist to do high dollar procedures. The bottom line is that the dentist takes an oath to do no harm. The Patient looks to the dentist to make good and honest decisions and to offer them without any bias. In my valued opinion, I question whether the dentist in question did that.
Because they sold her on it.
She had loads of health issues
I'm 65 and have heart valve disease, undergoing a tricuspid valve replacement 6 years ago.. I'm going to have 3 implants' placed for 3 missing teeth. Is this going to be a danger to me with my existing medical issues. Doing them under just novacain numbing. No iv sedation.
Talk to your cardiologist
Sure wish you’d do mine - I’m in Rockport & so afraid to trust anyone 😞 had one say need this & one say the opposite & I’ve only been depleted from $ & still have no lower (well, 6🙄) & can’t chew mashed potatoes 😩
Can’t imagine how I feel now that I’ve watched this clip after I wrote my comment - man…am I 🎯
Not on daily anything but Tylenol & ibuprofen & supplements -60-been thru dental ringer
The trip from Houston to Dallas is like 3-4 hours!! This woman was desperate for getting what she wanted done!! That’s a long way to go!! Too bad the daughter wasn’t as concerned before her mother passed. At 82 is usually the time when an elderly parent would have a child there to help make decisions for their parent! This is why! Not to mention her various health issues!! Sad.
Sounds like these guys would have talked Joe Biden into implants. Maybe her cognition wasn't a factor to them.
I wonder if she also got vaxed. Only reason I say that is because it seems like everyone is getting embolism from it.
You also have to wonder if the anesthesia medication might be conflicting their normal daily medication they are taking as an elderly person. 🤷♀The best way to get information about this is asking an actual pharmacist , as they know every medication that conflict with one another. They specialist in medications.
I have a question, I went to a dentist who does implants . I was. In the chair under oral sedation. When I woke up I had bottom teeth that were crooked, away from the gums .just awful. Top was just swollen and stitches . When I was leaving he handed me a denture and I asked what do I do with this? He said wear it . First of all this thing was massive and I couldn’t put it in my mouth anyway . I was supposed to leave there with a set of temporary teeth . It’s a week today and my gums still hurt and swollen . I don’t see him for another week . I don’t know how he could let me leave there with no teeth when I was supposed to leave with a full mouth . These bottom ones are a joke . Any advice would be appreciated . I financed these
Go to a Board Certified Prosthodontist ASAP!
North Texas Dental Surgery has a prosthodontist there- Dr. Ioanna Koukousaki
Board certification is a requirement if you want to be a full-time academic prosthodontist. However, a board-certified prosthodontist is not necessarily more skilled than a prosthodontist that is not board certified. In fact, most prosthodontists elect to not go for board certification after their “benefit-cost analysis.”
I am here in Florida, I wish I would have been able to afford the trip to Texas. Unfortunately I could not . I’m nervous about what will happen at my next appointment . Is it common to have to wear dentures while implants are healing ? Thank you for all of the reply’s . I was hoping to hear some have gone through same experience and ended up happy at the end .
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Hi Michelle. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I had top teeth done and when I woke up, I had my top temporary denture in. It helped keep the swelling down. I wore them most of the time. I took 2 weeks off and one week three I worked a light schedule 3 days. That was last June 26. On January 15 this year I had 6 implants placed. I go back June 24 to see if I am ready to start the restoration process. it's been a long process but I'm hoping that giving my body healing time will help be worth it in the end. Good luck to you!
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Why didnt her family stop or help the mother not to do this? They just let a 82 yr old do this? My question is where were the family.
Law suit family got rich 🤑 . Wow
Why are we hiding his name ?
I would think age and health is a huge factor in this procedure and obviously the doctors credentials I have had all on 4 zirconia upper absolutely one of the best things I have done no problems no pain but I am alot younger .the patient sometimes needs veneers on the bottom to match the top because of the difference .my procedure was done in the UK 😊
Embolism is not related is it? I mean the dentist should of talked to other doctors but does not seem like a mistake the dentist made
At the age of 82 you want Implants. Are you okay lady, but also the Docs fault for not checking her condition before any surgery.
She had a positive wallet biopsy, and that was all they needed to know.
hi! I had a dental implant installed on my front tooth without a bone grafting, do you think it would be possible to remove the implant and redo the whole procedure properly since the implant (grey area) is very much visible?
dentist idea is cash only
she was 82....82...82... they die in the er.. in the hospital... again... she was 82 and made an informed cogent decision
Can It be done with much younger person who has diabetes and high blood preasure
U would have to get cleared from ur doctor…..and most won’t want u on diabetics meds before surgery….but do ur research
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Even if medical clearance was obtained, her traveling with blood pooling in the legs is an issue after lying for hours with no circulation in the legs. A pulmonary embolism could happen anytime, but these circumstances probably didn’t help.
That's why I would never get sucked into doing implants. They try really hard to get everyone on implants and away from dentures because with implants you still have to visit them regularly but with dentures hardly ever. I've had full top and bottom dentures for years and love them. I can eat normally and I've not had any issues. With implants you always have a chance to get infection. Infection can go to your heart. Get dentures, less expensive, safer and they look and feel like real teeth. These are not your great grandparents denture's, they are made really well these days.
Glad your experience has been positive, but that’s not the reality for most denture wearers.
@@sk135ker it would be if people were informed correctly how to make them work. I was told by my denturist that I would need to use denture glue to hold my dentures in place. I followed these instructions for five miserable months until I decided not to use the glue. It took roughly a month to realize I couldn't tell the difference between my real teeth or my dentures because I allowed myself to work with them naturally. Best decision ever.
I bet she had a mountain of medical issues and never told them before surgery just bcs she didnt wanna admit it.. how is that the dentist’s fault