Dental implant
Added: September 10, 2009 - 5:23 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Huntington Beach, CA
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Case Summary
Dental Implants
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: a few months ago
Last Cleaning: a few years ago
Case Description
I am interested in getting a dental implant. However, I am concerned about my sensitivity to metal. I am wondering if there is any dentist in orange county that does metal reactivity testing. I want to take this test before getting an implant.
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Reply: Dental implant
added: September 10, 2009 - 5:50 PM
Cost Estimate: $350
We do provide this test to our pastients but we are located in West L.A...
Reply: Dental implant
added: September 11, 2009 - 9:12 AM
Cost Estimate: $need evaluation for fees
We do a great deal of material sensitivity testing. If you have a concern we could do a Clifford test to see what materials are appropriate for you. However, we are located in Camarillo.
Reply: Dental implant
added: September 11, 2009 - 12:12 PM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Dental implants are made with Titanium metal which is rarely an allergic metal in patients. Silver and Gold found in jewelry is not used in dental materials. Nickel is a common allergin found in cheap crowns or caps that some dentists use but a reputable dentist will not use those cheap labs to make them. Implants are not made by labs but by surgical manufacturing companies. The crown that is attached to the top of the implant needs to be made by the lab so be careful to get a special crown made that does not contain the metal you are sensitive too.
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