my dental implants fell out with my teeth

Q. I had dental implants fitted in december 07 to upper right 4 & 5 & upper left 4 & 5. I previously (3 years ago) had implants to upper left 1 2. My query is - how long should these teeth stay in place under normal circumstances? I have just returned from holiday and while I was away, the teeth from upper right 4 & 5 fell out. They hadn’t been loose in any way - they simply dropped out. Unfortunately I was on a cruise and the teeth fell into the ocean.. (yes, really!!) I had emergency dental work to fill the gaps until my return to the UK, but should I in expect my dentist to replace the missing teeth free of charge (they were only fitted 8 months ago)or is this just bad luck on my part?

A. Implants are normally very predictable. It might be that the implant is still secure within the jaw but the Bridge/ Crown  has decemented from the implant abutment, This is not uncommon as sometimes a temporary cement is used for the intial cementation to allow maintainance in the early phase. It is down to the individual dentist to decide what to cover if the bridge is not avaialable for recementation.
Check your travel insurance you might be covered. If not your dentist has 3 options
full price
cost price
free
If the whole structure failed including the implant fixture you are more likely to get reduced fees / free

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

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