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Dentures plus implants after radiation

Posted by mikecarroll1937 @mikecarroll1937, Nov 8, 2024

I’m an 87 year old who finished 35 rounds of radiation and 6 chemotherapy sessions to attack stage IV squamous cell cancer near my vocal cords ending 05/23/24. Recent scopings revealed no signs of tumor.
All my teeth were removed prior to radiation. My Dental Surgeon suggests dentures supported by two implants.
I’m hesitant due to my age although am in good health if this is right path for me.Has anyone experienced this and what was the outcome. Would like to hear pros and cons. Thanks much.

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gregfrost | @gregfrost | 1 day ago
In reply to @scooter4 "if there is any way that one or two can remain as anchors you will enjoy..." + (show)
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if there is any way that one or two can remain as anchors you will enjoy the lowers so much more as they have a tendency to float without anchors

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@scooter4 did you have lower dentures supported by 2 remaining lower teeth? Thanks

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scooter4 | @scooter4 | 1 day ago
In reply to @gregfrost "@scooter4 did you have lower dentures supported by 2 remaining lower teeth? Thanks" + (show)
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@scooter4 did you have lower dentures supported by 2 remaining lower teeth? Thanks

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@gregfrost yes i did for years but recently they finally succumbed and I am now a proud user of Fixodent

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gregfrost | @gregfrost | 18 hours ago

Thanks did you have full lower denture that attached to those 2 lower teeth? My dentist wants to cement 6 lower teeth to 2 good ones on opposite sides,then make removable partial that will connect and give me molars on each side,I m just checking my options this one is about$12,000 crazy money

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