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Zirconium bridge and implants at LBR Dental

Treatment: Bridge (4 tooth bridge, 2 implants)
Provider: LBR Dental & Implant Center
Date: Mar 2017

Finding dental treatment prohibitively expensive back home in the USA, Ronald Good accompanied his wife to LBR Dental in Hyderabad, India to replace an ill-fitting denture with permanent teeth. Not only was the treatment beyond their expections, but the hospitality and kindness of their hosts made the experience extra special.

"A little history first, my wife was fitted with an upper denture she never got used to so she was unhappy, went to different dentists with pan x-rays received quote for a 4 tooth bridge on 2 implants with 1 extraction for 10000 US dollars and 8 upper implants with a fixed bridge for 32000 US dollars. Needless to say we went to another dentist, he quoted 8600 dollars and would not do upper implants due to lack of bone. After hours and hours of research online we decided basal implants were the best option for success and after more time on the internet, sent new pan x-rays to 3 clinics in India.

Out of the three, Dr K.A. Reddy called me the next day, emailed me the details and quoted 6500 to 7100 dollars depending on the number of implants that could be placed on the basis of a CT scan done in India. The other 2 clinics finally got back to me via email but with no firm  total cost. I was very apprehensive about going outside of USA for treatment, friends and family did not help with this decision. Dr K.A. Reddy's questions regarding my wife's health and any medication she might be on,eased some of my anxiety.

So we are in Hyderabad India. Arrived Friday night. Dr Reddy had arranged transport from airport to hotel at no charge to us. We were met at the hotel by Dr K.A. Reddy and his wife along with a dozen roses for my wife - this put my wife at ease. Dr Mrs Reddy took us for a CT scan in the morning and wanted to know if we needed anything else before taking us back to the hotel. We stopped for a 6 pack for me which she ended up paying for because I had not exchanged any money to rupees yet. We were picked up from the hotel for all the procedures and tourist related trips. Implants were placed on Sunday morning, trial settings were done on Monday and Tuesday and final permanent zirconium bridges were cemented on Wednesday.

Our hosts Dr and Mrs Reddy did not want our trip to be just for dental work. On Tuesday evening Dr Mrs Reddy took us to see a Buddha statue by boat and since my wife likes Big Macs, Dr Reddy took us to MacDonald's  after the final treatment on Wednesday and we ended up with spicy double chicken burgers.Thursday morning we went with Dr and Mrs Reddy on a daily walk. We had fresh coconut juice and an Indian breakfast. Today, Friday, they are taking us for a final check up and to Golconda Fort and Shilparamam, a craft village. Sunday will be busy, Dr Reddy's day off, they have planned for us to have lunch at their home and trip to Charminar and Chowmohalla  Palace and dinner at Paradise restaurant as our hosts. Their goal for our trip has been not only our safety, but our enjoying the experience in India. They have become our friends here.

If you have concerns or questions you can reach me at [email protected]."

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