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Do not compare apples with pears - part two back to part one of the article Also ask about: Extended warranty (warranty pass). The stipulated norm inside the EU is 2 years, but some dentists will offer more. What materials were used (declaration of conformity)? According to the German medical products law, every dentist must hand you a declaration of conformity regarding your dental prosthesis, even if you don't ask for it (in the case of implants, you must receive the so-called Implant pass). This contains an accurate list of all the ingredients used. The origin (manufacturing site) of your dental prosthesis must be specified on the invoice (e.g.: China)! You should insist upon this abroad as well. Which technologies are being used (knowledge standards)? In Germany, only EC-certified materials are allowed. Safety data sheets should be available for all materials used. Have the dentist describe in detail the intended dental prosthesis. You should pay attention to this abroad as well. Ask for high-quality alternatives such as plating, implants, full-ceramic and individual complete prosthodontics. Quality can only be less expensive or affordable, but never cheap. Stinginess in this case would be fatal.   Finally, or AT THE VERY LAST: Should your dentist want to extract teeth for the manufacturing of a dental prosthesis, make scrupulously sure that this does not happen only in order to get your health insurance company to pay. Unless that is your own free wish. Think about it though, you might still need that exact same tooth to attach another dental prosthesis to it later on. Preferably, ask your dentist about alternatives to salvage these teeth, even if it's more expensive at the moment. Example 1: Wisdom teeth number 48 and 38 are missing in the lower jaw. The dentist extracts teeth number 47 and 37. After this extraction, the free-end bridges 35, 36, 37 and 45, 46, 47 become private services, without fixed subsidy. Example 2: The dentist extracts teeth number 44 and 34. The bridges 35, 36, 37 and 45, 46, 47 are health-fund benefits with fixed subsidy. Example 3: You need a telescopic prosthesis: Teeth number 13, 14, 16, 23, 24 and 26 still exist and are undamaged. The telescopic prosthesis is a private service. But if the teeth number 14, 16, 24 and 26 are extracted, then it becomes a health-fund benefit with fixed subsidy! The normal insanity of the system? Attention: Even when no telescopes are subsidised, you can perhaps claim a dental prosthesis and normal crowns. This subsidy can apply even in the case of implants. Our conclusion: Set your priorities straight, ask questions and compare not only an imaginary price advantage expressed in percentage points, but also the corresponding services and materials. There are good and inexpensive dentists to be found both in Germany and in other European countries. In each individual case, this depends on your dental situation as well as on your personal wishes and ideas. Your DieEndverbraucher Team back to part one of the article   Last site update on August 20, 2008 at 11:25:40.  Related search terms:  Dental implants Prices of prostheses vary considerably. Never choose a dentist or dental lab without a cost comparison or a price comparison. Quality and price Dental implants from cheap, affordable, inexpensive dental prostheses. Dentists are also business-people who may offer you discounts or rebates. A high-quality, inexpensive dental prosthesis in Germany can be cheaper than one in Hungary, Poland or the Czech Republic when one considers the travel expenses. You should always obtain a second medical opinion (2nd medical opinion). After all, you never get a good deal on a car without comparing prices first, do you? Implants and dental implants. Frequently searched topics and partners: : Plastic surgery find a doctor in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Mallorca, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain (mainland), South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, McZahn AG,