Okay, I’m lost. I thought there was some reason to “fear” implants. Yes, it is surgery. And in some cases the implants are simply for cosmetic reasons. Other times it is for health issues. But there was nothing in this article that caused great alarm or concern. It is not like the artilce said that one out of three implants resulted in premature death. That would be alarming. Instead came the usual “buyer beware” that your dentist have experience in the technique. I’m tired of people with too much time on their hands having to post “articles” that don’t add, or even stimulate a discussion.

i would like dental implants but my insurance wont pay for them. is there a payment plan?

Absolutely correct however privacy regulations prohibit giving references unless the patient agrees. And of course, they will only give you patients with successful outcomes, never failures just like plastic surgeons. The field of implantology is moving fast mostly driven by patient demand not hard science. Placement technology is greatly improved as is implant hardware. However, there is no substitute for judgment, skill and integrity (see Michael Jackson)any one of which may be in short supply. Selection of a dental surgeon or general practitioner who places implants is tenuous based on patient perception. Doctors know this
and together with business consultants make sure no stone is left unturned in marketing their practices. Further, not everyone is sophisticated enough to perceive the truth when presented with walls of dubious certificates and awards as well as offices done by interior decorators, slick websites,
impeccable dress and manor. Also, contrary to popular opinion good doctors can make mistakes and be sued while bad ones may escape because patients are reluctant to sue or have formed good relationships with the practitioner and unwisely continue to trust. Therefore let the buyer beware.
If the operation looks too slick run. If the Doctor looks too slick with pat answers run. If the Doctor is head of a department at the dental school others may be better or he has a pet research project you could be a victim of. Smart people are most often fooled whereas those unsophisticated get a feel for who their doctor is and what he is about. Check with your local dental society, ask your friends who may have had similar procedures, avoid dentists who with large adds say they do it all rather than use specialists. Advertising is expensive. Who do you think pays for it? No general dentist is going to send anywhere the work will come back with problems and needlessly difficult to restore. In short, if you have trusted your general practitioner in the past and have a satisfactory history with him take his/her advice. The large majority of dentists and specialists are competent and put the patient first however as in any barrel there are always a few bad apples.