Re: Question re bone graft

On Mon, 10 Oct 2005 06:06:51 GMT, JimSocal <jimsocal@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>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.

REPLY

I am glad you mentioned that. In Philadelphia, the University of
Pennsylvania charges MORE than many dental offices charge! I know one
patient who got implants at Temple University in Philadelphia for a
reasonable fee, but Temple University acted like asses when I later
questioned the treatment.

The implant itself broke halfway through the metal. YUP, sounds
amazing but complications happen. I have x-rays if anyone is curious.

OK, these things happen., What should NEVER HAPPEN is the
stronewalling of the referring doctor!

So tell us what is the implant pricing structure at UCLA or USC? Or
are you just pipe-dreaming? If you have not inquired, why not?
Remember, its your $400 not mine!




Joel



>
>>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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