HoneyBee Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 A couple of months ago I had 2 teeth implants "installed". Was all excited on finally getting them. Then within weeks they both became lose. Had them reset and today one of them simply came off. The dentista comes highly recommended on this board. Is this simply a "teething" issue or is it welcome to Mexico ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I don't think it is either. Implants are a specialty. Maybe you were trying to save a little cash and went to someone who is not a specialist, which describes about 85% of the dentist at lakeside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Go to a different Dentist and get their opinion. Your own bone has to grow around them. If that is not happening, then the problem may be you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Well I believed that she is a specialist and also, the "anchors" were set in the bone 6 months prior and neither anchor is moving. As for the cost it was 15,000.00 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Yes I plan on making an appointment to have it screwed back on, but I find it weird that I have now had 2 issue in such a short time (good thing I am a permanent resident) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 If the anchors aren't moving, then it's the caps and/or the adhesive that are the problem. Or perhaps not enough post was left out to attach the tooth to. Get another opinion (Dr. Barragan or Dr. Haro) or keep going back until you are satisfied. Dr. Haro's specialist did mine... solid as a rock from the get go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Dr Don, at Maskaras did mine 8 months ago and they are solid, no problems of any sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, HoneyBee said: Well I believed that she is a specialist and also, the "anchors" were set in the bone 6 months prior and neither anchor is moving. As for the cost it was 15,000.00 each. She obviously isn't a specialist. Drop her. I had an implant done in Canada 15 years ago and it is still perfect. Go through Drs. Haro or Barragan. Top quality work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Nope, will go back until she does a proper job. She tells all her patient that her work is guaranteed. (I may end up asking for a total refund and forget about this entire mess). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Blair Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Honeybee, sounds as if you really got stung. Sorry, couldn't resist. My wife went through all 7-levels of dental Hell. First, in Jalisco, to be a specialist requires a diplopia from an accredited college and it takes three (3) years. Then, the diploma is registered locally in Ajijic, at #4 Colon That is the Socio Activo de: Colegio Odontologico de la Ribera de Chapala. If you have enough bone, you can get a regular implant, but if you need bone augmentation (graft), then that will add another 2-3 months to the procedure while the grafted bone blends in. During this time, you wear something temporary. You can also try a mini-implant. Implants are an art, however one deficiency, IMO, in Mexico is that any dentist can do implants, but it could be your part of her OTJ "training." The "Specialist" Ribera that my wife saw, wasn't even though she said she was. On her wall was a "certificate" for a three-day "seminar" on implantology. This is the study of implants, not training (the giveaway is the "ology". Oh yes, if someone tells you they are a specialist and takes your money, and it turns out she isn't a specialist, that could well be fraud under the Jalisco penal code. As for getting a refund; if it ain't in writing, it doesn't exist. And even if it is, and you don't get your $$ back, what are you going to do? Your takeaway should be, do your due diligence before choosing. Above IMO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 I had an implant done- the original dentist set the implant too low and I was shocked and disgusted with his attitude trying to get the crown on it (he hurt me a lot, and told me the pain was "all in your head"). Went to a recommended implant specialist who said the implant was set too low- he added an abutment and the crown and all is still perfect 2 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted September 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Eric, Appreciated your comments and the pun and sorry your wife had to go thru hell. Now I first had to go to Guadalajara to get a 3 dimensional picture of my jaw to ensure the bone was suitable for a regular implant and it was. As for due diligence, I was burned twice by local "dentists" so I chose a dentist based on the great reviews she was getting both on this and TOB. Now here is the kicker, when both implants became lose within about a week, the dentist had a look and decided to send one back to the lab for a refit and the other she just torqued back in to place. This should have been a red flag because I am a millwright by trade from Switzerland so working to a hundreds of a millimeter is a standard so when 2 parts have to mate perfectly and for what ever reason become lose the first thing is to separate them, remove any debris are carefully mate them. In this case I probably have food stuff between the implant and the anchor. Her brother whom I believe is still in dental school was in charge of taking a print for the implant. Before taking the imprint he spent about 15 minutes with an "angle grinder" messing with the anchor. Probably damaged some threads because he had one hell of a time getting a rod screwed in to the anchor for the purpose of the imprint. And yes I will never get a refund. If it was something more serious and costly and would simply apply the Mexican law...... just kidding on this one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 HoneyBee who was the dentist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, cedros said: HoneyBee who was the dentist? Shouldn't be too hard to figure out since (a) she's female and (b) her brother is in dental school.... I'm of the opinion that since this is something one is stuck with 24/7/365, it would be well worth having a consult with a very experienced dentist about the problem and getting a referral to someone who can fix it. I recommend Dr. Eloy Barragan. Me, I wouldn't let the original dentist go near me to "fix" it further!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 28 minutes ago, gringal said: Shouldn't be too hard to figure out since (a) she's female and (b) her brother is in dental school.... I'm of the opinion that since this is something one is stuck with 24/7/365, it would be well worth having a consult with a very experienced dentist about the problem and getting a referral to someone who can fix it. I recommend Dr. Eloy Barragan. Me, I wouldn't let the original dentist go near me to "fix" it further!! I agree. I still don't know which dentist. There are a number of female ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted September 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Good morning gringal, I will take your recommendation and get an appointment with Dr. Eloy Barragan (any chance you could give me the location of his office) Cedros, gringal figured out who she is but here is one more clue: think sweet. One last comment since I have now been burned by 3 dentist is this: once they start getting to much business they start to get "sloppy". I have had similar experiences with doctors. Finally and in my opinion, in Mexico its not what you know, its who you know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 16 minutes ago, HoneyBee said: Good morning gringal, I will take your recommendation and get an appointment with Dr. Eloy Barragan (any chance you could give me the location of his office) Cedros, gringal figured out who she is but here is one more clue: think sweet. One last comment since I have now been burned by 3 dentist is this: once they start getting to much business they start to get "sloppy". I have had similar experiences with doctors. Finally and in my opinion, in Mexico its not what you know, its who you know Dr. Barragan's office is on the frontage road in Mirasol Bugambilias #39, Mirasol phone: (376)765 5584 and 766 3847 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klm Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 I had an implant done by the specialist at Dr Haro's office. My bone was in good shape and didn't need a graft. I was very happy with the results.....then four years later the whole thing got loose and fell out!!!! I would never do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Sorry that happened to you klm. I have three implants from Dr. Haro's specialist that were done in 2013. Still solid as a rock. When was your last bone density done? Your problem may be the first indication that you are losing bone density. Please get it checked out. https://www.emedicinehealth.com/bone_mineral_density_tests/article_em.htm#what_is_osteoporosis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted September 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Thanks for the information gringal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 17 minutes ago, HoneyBee said: Thanks for the information gringal Best of luck to you and your wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Rupert Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Yes, Dr. Eloy Barragan and his staff are the very best. My implant is still perfect. 3 years. RUN to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 3 hours ago, HoneyBee said: Good morning gringal, I will take your recommendation and get an appointment with Dr. Eloy Barragan (any chance you could give me the location of his office) Cedros, gringal figured out who she is but here is one more clue: think sweet. One last comment since I have now been burned by 3 dentist is this: once they start getting to much business they start to get "sloppy". I have had similar experiences with doctors. Finally and in my opinion, in Mexico its not what you know, its who you know Got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guiness Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 22 hours ago, HoneyBee said: Yes I plan on making an appointment to have it screwed back on, but I find it weird that I have now had 2 issue in such a short time (good thing I am a permanent resident) Does anyone know anything about Dr.Christina at Leed Dental - they are located beside Quality Care? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 9 hours ago, cedros said: HoneyBee who was the dentist? OP said that the dentista is highly recommended here quite often and there is only one female dentist who is highly recommended on this webbord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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