I received an estimate from my dentist on dental implants (wisdom teeth). I did some research on this procedure and discovered that after the implants are placed sometimes an adjustment might be needed due to the base of the implant moving or shifting. My question is....is it normal practice to be charged for an adjustment on each implant before any work even begins?
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Zuri Barniv
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Once the implant is placed, it will not move, shift or anything like that. I have no idea what it means "adjust the implant". What I do see is that you are getting "custom abutments" and that is what you may be referring to?? That is not an adjustment to the implant. That is what goes above the implant. It is a bit unusual that all the implants need this "custom abutment" as in most cases, a "stock abutment" is perfectly fine and it costs a lot less.