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To: GuinnessGuy who wrote (123955)	7/31/2010 4:59:12 PM
From: Pogeu Mahone	Respond to of 132070

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To: GuinnessGuy who wrote (123955)	7/31/2010 4:59:26 PM
From: Pogeu Mahone	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 132070

Very common for bad tooth implants to cause problems. My dentist fixes a lot of bad implants that other dentist have done. I would take the high 90`s success rate with a grain of salt . My dentist thinks there is a 10% failure rate with headaches a major problem ---------------- Implant Dentistry Procedure: Success versus Failure Current dental implant technologies and materials continue to develop at a strong pace. The procedure has become established as the procedure of choice when patients are faced with the decision to replace single or multiple teeth. Most restorative and reconstructive dentists can suggest a variety of treatment plans and technologies for replacing any number of teeth. In terms of obtaining optimal restoration of aesthetic appearances and dental function (bite, occlusion, eating, speaking, etc), implants tend to be unsurpassed. The success rate of implants is in the high ninety percent range. However, occasionally they do fail. There are two types of implant failures: Early and Late: Early Failures This type of failure occurs shortly after the implants are placed. They can be caused by: overheating the bone too much force when they are placed not enough force when they are placed contaminated implant contaminated osteotomy epithilial cells in osteotomy site poor quality of bone excessive forces during osseointegration a myriad of other reasons Late Failures Generally caused by: excessive forces lateral loading Avoiding Implant Failures

To: GuinnessGuy who wrote (123955)	8/2/2010 11:05:07 AM
From: Knighty Tin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

That's where Medicare gets their prices, I think. <G> I see my Mom's bills all the time. They show what they would charge somebody without insurance, then, what Medicare allowed. Medicare gets that discount you want on stocks. <G>

To: GuinnessGuy who wrote (123955)	8/2/2010 12:06:33 PM
From: Freedom Fighter	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

I just saw a study on medical costs that strongly suggested most of the the difference between US costs and the costs elsewhere in the world can be attributed to the difference in hospital costs. I have never looked at the breakdown of hospital costs, but I doubt rents, real estate taxes etc.. are the culprit. I assume some of it is the advanced technology used in our care (and or abused) and SALARIES. Of course we know that higher salaries do tend to attract the brightest people.