Contemporary Periodontics & Dental Implants

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Sep 17th, 2022

I've been skeptical about dental implants because of all the myths: who's good, painful procedure, expensive, bones loss, not enough bones, etc, until my dentist recommended me Dr. Yuri in Oakland and Berkeley. My dentist actually had his done here and I trusted my dentist for 19 years. I have Delta Dental Insurance with my work and it happens to cover some of the implant work. I took a chance and called to make an appointment. I actually almost late for my appointment due to going to the Oakland office which was closed and that day the Berkeley one opened.
Anyhow, the Berkeley one was still in construction Oct, 2021, there's not many parking spaces in the complex so I had to park on the street. I send the insurance information upfront so when I got there, everything seemed fine with the insurance and my cost which I thought was fine.
Dr. Yuri look at my x-ray from my dentist and my gums, he asked if I would like to do it right away instead of coming back. It was a good drive from Fremont to Berkeley so I was happy to get it done right then and there.
The amazing thing was I thought he had to have some kind of fixture or guide to drill the implants, but he just did it with his free hands, and they come out perfectly straight. NO PAIN whatsoever, unbelievable. I got home, even with the anesthetics was gone. He gave me prescription for antibiotic pills and tell me to come back in a month.
Came back in a month, a quick visit and 2 months later my dentist put the crown on, I've been chewing since. Between the implants here and the crown at "iSmile Dental" in Oakland, I've been a happy camper.