Hi all,
I have been awake all night reading this forum, and before I begin. I would like to say, thank you!! There is hope.

I have been putting off this procedure for the last 8 years, both of my parents had all their teeth removed before they were 40. And at that time in the UK dental implants weren't an option, so normal dentures for both.

I am a beautiful 44 year old woman, who is really healthy - apart from my gums. Hereditary apparently?? When I was 18, I had toothache, went to the dentist (UK) where he pulled the back tooth out. Over a period of time, my teeth moved and I developed a gap, that I hated, between my front teeth. In 2007, my front right tooth dropped, and was visibly wobbling as I spoke. I found a really nice dentist, (in Abu Dhabi), who removed both front teeth, gave me a temporary denture, 4 root canals in the teeth on either side, and then gave me a bridge, across the front. I had a beautiful smile, but I will admit, it wasn't easy!!

Since then, the 2 upper teeth on either side of the bridge have just fallen out. One minute in my head, next, on the desk in front of me ( it happened at work). A couple of severe toothaches and 2 lower molars also removed, one either side.

I have been to see several dentists over the period, and I have always known that the treatment is going to be full removal and dentures. The gums are receding, and almost every tooth is wobbly.

I have FINALLY plucked up the courage to do this, I saw a specialist 2 days ago, and he wants to take a mould so impressions for the temporary removable dentures (thank you for the fixing recommendations to they don't move!!) then next week, do a full extraction , injections, and place 6 implants in the upper jaw, and 6 in the lower. Repeated visits over the next 5-6 months, and then the over dentures fixed.

From reading the forum, the up side appears to be that not only will I be able to fit into the skinniest of jeans, I'll have a great smile with no missing teeth from the get go. The down side is the cost....... $45,500 (AED 168,000) !!!!

I am seeing another specialist today, but it will only really be to see which of the 2 dentists I feel more comfortable with! As for the last 11 years, all the dentists I have seen have recommended the same treatment (even before the front tooth fell out).

My questions are pretty random, I was only going to take 1 day off from work, giving me the weekend to recover. Is this enough following full extraction and implants implanted??
What should the implants be made of?
What should the new teeth be made of?
How do I prevent infections post extraction, and also once the permanent dentures are in place? (These will be teeth and gum)
Are there any other questions that I should be asking the surgeon??? My issue is I walk in, sit in the chair, and then only hear white noise!!

Many, many thanks for this forum, and sharing your stories, and advice.

Maria


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