I has two caps put on tooth #12 and #13 1 year ago last October. Almost immediately after the caps were placed I started having pain in tooth #12. I went to see the dentist who told me the cap might be "high". He ground it down some more. The pain continued and I had to see a endodontist who drilled through the cap and did a root canal. I paid over $2600 for the work. A litle over 1 year later the cap broke off taking part of the tooth with it. Number 13 is still there and doing OK although I had one Dentist tell me that it is a "short Prep". I currently have just the stub of the tooth of #12. It is in my smile and driving me crazy. I had a flipper made, but am uncomfortable with it. I recently found a dentist who does mini implants here in Lexington, KY. My current dentist who will not be taking my insurance after 3/1 only does regular implants and knows little about the mini implants. I am terribly confused about what is my best choice. Money is a factor, although if I am very uncomfortable with the Mini _base_d on information I receive I very well may get a regular implant. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Rebecca, I can totally understand your frustration and confusion between a standard implant and a mini.
In short they both will work....I know that is not enough to make you comfortable so I will suggest you see someone in your area that Dr. Shatkin can refer you to for a consultation.
I do know of an excellent mini implant dentist in Louisville KY....Larry Stroud. If you meet him I feel certain that Dr. Stroud will make you feel comfortable with the decision to have a mini implant placed if necessary.
