Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement (reply)

Paulcbk — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:50:14 +0000

from the recommendations from this group I booked an appointment with Elizabeth Ortiz for repair of a crown and a implant for another crown that was broke off. I was there in September this year, it was great care and very professional. I was lost trying to find the office for the first visit and one of the staff came out and found me on the street, that would not happen here.
I highly recommend her office and will be back in February for the completion of the implant

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement (reply)

Yandosan — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:26:17 +0000

Was in her office last month...
My teeth were stained, and Dr Ortiz asked me, “do you smoke or drink coffee?” I told her I drink it.

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement (reply)

Talley Ho — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:23:19 +0000

My first one didn't need a bone graft, the second did. Elizabeth wants a minimum of 6 months for anything. From my reading, and I read everything available on line because of my fear of dentistry, it can be completed earlier, but it's just better to wait.

Judit is now back at work, accompanied by her new baby.

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mosesk — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:47:36 +0000

I have one complete, finished in April, one to be finished in December. One visit for the placement of the implant, stitches out in a week. Wait 6 months, or more, then place the abutment, wait a week, remove stitches and do the digital impression (so easy!) When the new tooth arrives, just screw it in and torque it down. She said that once the implant is placed, as long as 6 months has passed it can easily be a year or more before completion. We live here, so time isn't an issue with us.

She has a number of people come in to do the first part and return the following winter to finish it. Pay half up front, balance when the second part is done.

She is a highly trained dental surgeon and has other specialists on staff, including an endodontist and periodontist.

My understanding is that the 6 month interval is required after bone graft material is placed to allow it to integrate into the implant site and strengthen the supporting structure.
I'm just finishing up my second implant with Dra. Judit Pimentel in Madera

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement (reply)

KO — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:13:34 +0000

I’m in the process of having a broken tooth repaired and crowned by Dra Elizabeth Ortiz for $6000 pesos

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement (reply)

Talley Ho — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:47:45 +0000

I have one complete, finished in April, one to be finished in December. One visit for the placement of the implant, stitches out in a week. Wait 6 months, or more, then place the abutment, wait a week, remove stitches and do the digital impression (so easy!) When the new tooth arrives, just screw it in and torque it down. She said that once the implant is placed, as long as 6 months has passed it can easily be a year or more before completion. We live here, so time isn't an issue with us.

She has a number of people come in to do the first part and return the following winter to finish it. Pay half up front, balance when the second part is done.

She is a highly trained dental surgeon and has other specialists on staff, including an endodontist and periodontist.

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement (reply)

Little Guy — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:27:35 +0000

Thank you for your input.
I never thought of an implant to replace the bridge, do you mind telling me what an implant costs?

Implant dentistry is changing dramatically. I had a single implant done around 2006. In “2021” I had two implants done to replace a bridge. (It actually started just before the March 2020 pandemic proclamation which delayed things.)

The 2006 procedure required me to go to Victoria,BC because it could not be done in Duncan, BC. I had to take sedation that made me legally impaired from driving for 24 hours.

In 2021 I had the more involved procedure done in Duncan with local anesthesia.

I don’t recall the costs, but the 2021 cost for much more involved work was no more than the 2006 work.

Of course, costs in Mexico would be much lower.

One consideration is that getting an implant requires multiple visits. My first implant took several visits over probably three months. My second implants took longer. I think a person considering having the work done in Mexico would want to get a good understanding of how many times, and when, they would need to be at the dentist’s office.

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement (reply)

Talley Ho — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:05:28 +0000

30,000 pesos, and I opted for the anesthesiologist both times to come in an have me sleep through them. Price includes everything. I"m in the middle of the 6 month wait time, and will go in in December to have the second one finished. It's considered to be the better option than a bridge now days.

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement (reply)

1946415cd — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:24:00 +0000

Thank you for your input.
I never thought of an implant to replace the bridge, do you mind telling me what an implant costs?

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement (reply)

Little Guy — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:58:26 +0000

The dental office of Elizabeth Ortiz treated my emergency situation very professionally. The office generally gets favorable reviews.

Antonia Nava 23, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico

A friend came to visit me last November from Vancouver. He had Elizabeth Ortiz’ clinic do a crown. The savings compared to the quote from his Vancouver dentist paid for his trip.

He is returning next month and will have more work done, the cost difference again paying for his trip.

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Talley Ho — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:54:39 +0000

We whole heartedly agree with the referral to Elizabeth Ortiz. Cleaning with her, in her brand new, state of the art office is 700 pesos. She has done two implants for me and I'm very happy.

She speaks excellent English and French.

We gave up dental work in the US about 30 years ago when they priced themselves so high.

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Padrino — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:41:37 +0000

The dental office of Elizabeth Ortiz treated my emergency situation very professionally. The office generally gets favorable reviews.

Antonia Nava 23, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico

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frostbite — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:08:59 +0000

I've always use Rocio Roman Porcaio. Great work & 1/3 the cost of similar work in the US. Speaks excellent English. Avenida Zihua 16 Colonia El Hujal Zihua 554-4417 www.ortodentzihuatanejo.com xrocio@hotmail.com

whom would be the preferred Dentist for a Bridge replacement

1946415cd — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:54:52 +0000

My Wife was told yesterday at our Dental cleaning visit, that she has a broken tooth/ root that needs to be repaired and the only way to do that is to destroy her current bridge and replace it after the tooth repair.

She is supposed to return next week for an estimate on the work.
Seeing as the cost for our "cleaning" visit was in excess of $600 cad, I'm thinking our Dentist is pricing himself out of the market and its time to investigate alternatives.

We are set to return to Zihua Nov 29 for 3 months.