During the first session and under local anaesthetic, ten
implants were placed in my upper jaw following the extraction
of all my own, ailing roots. Afterward my mouth was somewhat
swollen and had a few bruises, but apart from that, everything
healed perfectly.
Just two weeks later the lower jaw could be operated on
with the insertion of nine implants. With a temporary denture
and instructions to purée all my meals, I left the
surgery. Approximately fours months following the operation
to my lower jaw the implants were firmly embedded.
I then had another appointment at the surgery, when the
dental technician was also present. At this point, I said, “Just
to be clear – there is no way I want the “cliché false
teeth effect.”
But my worries were completely unfounded. Secure bridges
were anchored onto the implants on both the top and bottom
jaws. The technician did a wonderful job. All the teeth
are somewhat different, so that it all looks very natural
and not like a synthetic row of teeth, where each one is
identical.
Although I must admit that all the implant sessions were
somewhat stressful, I don’t regret my decision at
all.
Dr. Bartels and his team really did support me. If they
thought it was getting too much then we would have a little
break and there was always someone there who would hold
my hand if I became too nervous. Trust, sensitivity and
a harmonious team made my treatment all the more bearable.
I have the feeling that I have got my own teeth again
and my family and friends are forever offering words of
admiration about how beautiful they are.
In addition there has been another fantastic side effect:
Not only am I rid of my bad breath but I simply feel a
lot fitter generally.
It’s just amazing how really degenerated roots can
have such a negative impact on the whole body.
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