Hal,

I can't comment on the releasing of your tongue, but I'm sure someone else will.

Sounds like a great set-up with your dentists and it's just what we have. We have a prosthodontist in our office full time and an oral surgeon that comes in 2 times per week. The surgeon places implants for me, my partner and the prosthodontist. With the communication that this affords us, we have great success with out patients.

Good luck with your implants and keep me posted with your progress.

Jerry