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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.

 

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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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 !

 

 

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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!!

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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.

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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

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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

 

 

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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.

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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

 

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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.

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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?

 

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