Re: Question re bone graft

On Sat, 08 Oct 2005 20:59:06 -0400, Joel M. Eichen
<joeleichen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


>
>Why a bone graft?
>
Because I plan to get implants within 6 months.
>Are you firmly committed to an implant? Do you have the funds ready to
>go for it?
>
Yes, as long as I can get them done via UCLA or USC at a reasonable
price.

>If not why not make a package deal.
>
The oral surgeon has already quoted me his "bargain" price of $9000
for 3 teeth implanted. I will not pay that.

UCLA peridontic school will do 7 implants for +/- $10,000. The only
problem is they have not yet said they will do it, they are waiting
for me to first get a crown, a root canal, and 2 partial plates "in
the meantime", and I am trying to talk them out of my getting the
partial plates which would only be replaced by the implants, which
seems a waste of money. Not sure why they are resisting committing to
doing my implants but so far they have not said yes.
.

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