Any dentist recommendations for dental implants in So Cal?

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My mom needs to get dental implants for her bottom 12 teeth so I'm wondering if any of you guys can recommend a good dentist who will be reasonable on the pricing located in Southern California (this will be private pay via cash and credit card). PM me any recommendations.
 
She would need to see her dentist first who then, depending on whether they do all under one roof or not, may either perform the work there or refer her to an endodontist. G'luck.
 
[quote author="SoCal78" date=1226061182]She would need to see her dentist first who then, depending on whether they do all under one roof or not, may either perform the work there or refer her to an endodontist. G'luck.</blockquote>
Her denist already quoted her over $20k for the work which she thinks is high, especially during this economic downturn.
 
[quote author="WestparkRenter" date=1226061718]USC, I sent you a PM. This guy graduated in top 2% UCLA dental/medical school. Excellent doctor. Let me know if the PM did not go through.</blockquote>
Thanks WR, I'll pass along the info to my mom.
 
[quote author="usctrojanman29" date=1226063830][quote author="SoCal78" date=1226061182]She would need to see her dentist first who then, depending on whether they do all under one roof or not, may either perform the work there or refer her to an endodontist. G'luck.</blockquote>
Her denist already quoted her over $20k for the work which she thinks is high, especially during this economic downturn.</blockquote>


Just my .02... it never hurts to get another opinion such as you are seeking out. But that does not sound out of line for a dozen implants. It is a time-consuming and expensive process... even for the doctor on the lab-end (where I worked.) There are other more affordable options available if that is too pricey or she wants a quicker solution. They might be able to do a round-house bridge, possibly with a few implants as abutments. Even that will run in the thousands. The least expensive option would be a removable denture. Hopefully her doctor has given her all the information to help her make the best choice for her. If she is a cash patient, they should be offering her a discount of some kind. Timing may help. The dental offices receive the brunt of their work at the very end of the year as patients wait until the last minute to use up their calendar-year benefits. If you are hoping to negotiate with them, you might want to try after the first of the year. Hope this helps.



P.S. Good lookin' out for Mama. You're a good guy.
 
wow, $20k sounds like a real bargain to me. I paid $5k for just one tooth.



I didn't think you could get it done that inexpensively in the US. Some people I know have gone to Thailand (us trained dental surgeons) and had about that price.
 
[quote author="SoCal78" date=1226069301][quote author="usctrojanman29" date=1226063830][quote author="SoCal78" date=1226061182]She would need to see her dentist first who then, depending on whether they do all under one roof or not, may either perform the work there or refer her to an endodontist. G'luck.</blockquote>
Her denist already quoted her over $20k for the work which she thinks is high, especially during this economic downturn.</blockquote>


Just my .02... it never hurts to get another opinion such as you are seeking out. But that does not sound out of line for a dozen implants. It is a time-consuming and expensive process... even for the doctor on the lab-end (where I worked.) There are other more affordable options available if that is too pricey or she wants a quicker solution. They might be able to do a round-house bridge, possibly with a few implants as abutments. Even that will run in the thousands. The least expensive option would be a removable denture. Hopefully her doctor has given her all the information to help her make the best choice for her. If she is a cash patient, they should be offering her a discount of some kind. Timing may help. The dental offices receive the brunt of their work at the very end of the year as patients wait until the last minute to use up their calendar-year benefits. If you are hoping to negotiate with them, you might want to try after the first of the year. Hope this helps.



P.S. Good lookin' out for Mama. You're a good guy.</blockquote>
Thanks for the tip. I had a friend recommend that she go to the USC Dental School and have a resident do the work (under the supervision of a professor), what do you think about that?
 
If you care about your mom, then spend the money and do it right.



My family uses Dr. Worth.

She?s does exceptional work.

Take a look at her website.



<a href="http://www.drsherriworth.com/meet_dr_worth.htm">Dr.Sherri Worth</a>
 
<em>"Thanks for the tip. I had a friend recommend that she go to the USC Dental School and have a resident do the work (under the supervision of a professor), what do you think about that?"</em>



I would be a bit surprised if they took on a case that large, particularly if she would need to have any bone grafting. But, I know they are making rapid developments these days so who knows. <a href="http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/Info/Patients/index.html">Here is their website</a> where you can schedule an appointment for an individual evaluation. If they would take the case, I would not necessarily be against using them. It would be a misconception to think that you are just getting some young dental vigilante taking your case. Many of the students learning dental implants are already D.M.D.'s, D.D.S's, and endodontists getting more training. Good luck and let us know what happens!
 
The average cost for dental implants is about $2000 for placement, alone.

You should also plan approximately $1000-$1500 for the crowns to follow.



You should have your mother see a Prosthodontist prior to the start of any work.



It sounds like your mom is having her entire lower jaw re-built.



A general dentist typically will not have adequate training to do a full-jaw rehab case like this ... not properly, least.



She should see a Prosthodontist first for treatment plans, proper radiographs and models.

The Prosthodontist will then refer her to either a Periodontist or Oral Surgeon for the implant placement.



Although Endodontists are starting to perform implant placement, most do not have adequate training for a case of this size.



You're going to be spending approximately $40,000 so do it correctly.



BTW, Dr. Sherri Worth might be a good General Dentist (and that's up for debate), but I would not agree that she could handle a case of this caliber.
 
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