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I read that a nearby dentist trains new dentists in implant surgery. the cost of surgery, graft, abutment and crown is more reasonable. should i try?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Cost: Cost should not be the primary determined in making your decision. Dentistry is a service, not a commodity. Do your research. Find out which Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, or Prosthodontist does the most reliable, best positioned, longest lasting implants in your area.
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Dr. Theodore Davantzis
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
If you would like: It's your choice who treats you.
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