I will begin my reply to Titanium's response to my critical review of 17 or 18 May whichever with what I think is an interesting observation.
A scan of the first sixty reviews (a fraction of the totals) on Google shows that of the fifty or so submitted as five star reviews all but one or two were from people with Asian surnames. There were no fewer than five stars from those reviewers. Coincidence?? I think not.
As to my issues: yourresponse:
There was NO clarification in my first call. The agent only wanted to set a date. In follow up calls by me and Titanium there was NO clarification on prices. I grant that the web site did state that additional fees for additional services, but:
1. An add on of some $1,650 per tooth for bone grafts to fill in the void after tooth extraction as part of the implant procedure is excessive and perhaps Titanium might make some casual mention of this when setting appointments or even include some fee information on the website. Titanium loudly proclaims the implant pricing of $1999. but no mention of necessary bone grafts that essentially double the fee.
My understanding has been that bone grafts are only needed if the
bone structure is confirmed on the x ray to be weak. One of the two locations being considered for a Titanium implant was #10, upper left side of jaw. Next to previous implants placed with no graft. The other #28, lower right side of jaw. Next to other implants placed with no graft. Upper and lower jaws on opposite sides both with weak bone structure. Hope I don't get punched.
3. In the verbal consult with Dr. Yoon he did not mention bone weakness, only the need for a graft to fill in the void left by removal of the roots.
4. I have scheduled an extraction/implant for the same day with another surgeon. He also reviewed a panoramic of my mouth. No recommendation for bone grafts.
5. This website discusses the pros and cons of sam day implants. I suggest you visit the site before visiting Titanium Dental. https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/implants/are-same-day-dental-implants-right-for-you#
As to Dr Yoon's suggestion to limiting the work to be performed on appointment day to just the extractions. Yes that would give the bone time to fill in the void from extraction of the roots. Yes it would require an additional visit. But if Colgate is to be believed, it might not significantly improve the success of the implant as the healing bone would not bind as tightly to the implant that was inserted same day.
Finally as regards language, my experience is that non native speakers can most easily read and write English. But not speak it clearly.
My experience, I made my first visit to China just after Nixon and Kissinger. Hong Kong, Peking, Guangdon, Xien, Guilin, Shanghai. I made multiple trips thereafter as a marketing manager for power plants. I made multiple visits to Japan for the same purpose and also to Indonesia. I have heard a great many non native English speakers and none have been fluent in the spoken language. I grant that Dr. Yoon is an exception and Mr. Han is not bad, but aside from them I would not claim fluency for the rest of staff at better than 4 or 5 out of ten. read more