Implant quiery: Antibiotics

[limi]

Hi All,
I’m thinking of having an implant to fill in a missing teeth of 5 years, After a number of phone calls, I've had a consultation at a cost of £100 upfront.

The outcome:

Dentist qualifications: BDS, PHD, DGDP (uk)
He claims he’s done over 1000 implants over 13 years.
He showed me cases on the process.
Age: late 50s
Look and feel of the surgery 70% out of 100%

Products used:
- Uses Straumann implant system
- Crown, the inside gold covered with porcelain

He says before going for the implant they would send some antibiotics on the post to take a week before the implant takes place which worried me, is this safe common procedure?
Costs £1500 and he sounded honest and persuades you based on facts and didn’t sound he’s after the money.

Questions?
- Are the qualifications and the number of implants done enough to trust this dentist?
-Are the products sound? What are the top quality products?
- Is it safe to take those antibiotics before the surgery and are there side effect.

Any advice greatly appritiated.
Thank you in advance

[Dr Kalpesh Bohara]

Hi

1. If he has placed over 1000 implants, this would seem as if he has a certain level of experience.
2. Straumann is a good quality implant
3. Majority of cases, I prescribe antibiotics before the surgery. Each case is different.

Good luck!

Regards