@fanortner My dentist does not completely, but does somewhat, agree with not doing implants to replace the 4 teeth removed at time of tongue surgery. It is so much easier when ALL agree. But the disagreement results in much individual research, careful attention to any mention on this site, and a BIG word of caution. I have learned recently how important it is to evauate the reason for any dental implants. Is it for cosmetic reasons, or is it for functional reasons. For all my life I have been most concerned with the cosmetic appearance of my teeth. And functional was important--but taken for granted with proper care. Now after 30 radiation treatments and a good understnding and reading how risky to have a implant procedure may be---the cosmetic consideration is not secondary, but IS immaterial. My dentist has expressed that we just do one implant and see how it goes. My tongue doctor/surgeon, based on his experience takes the view: NO, do not do, the potential of major jaw disaster is too great. My mouth if not what I would want 20 years ago cometically, but I will not look for complications that I will regret greatly by doing even one implant. I have taken the approach that CAUTION trumps all else. I have learned that just because ones pocketbook does not match her outfit, or wrong color socks, or hair not combed exactly right, is ALL Immaterial---and so is dental implants if at all can be avoided.