Dental Implants

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Do I Need to Wait to Extract Tooth Before Implant? 17 answers

I had a crown a root canal and crown placed on #14. I have had complications due to an abscess caused by an unsuccessful root canal. I was told by two...

Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors. Now Want Implants 16 answers

I am ready to get implants for my congenitally missing lateral incisors. My gaps, #s 7 & 10, were considered too small for implants a few years...

Which Should Be Done First: Braces or a Tooth Implant? 15 answers

I need to get a tooth implant. I also need braces. Which should be done first? Or does it matter? Appreciate your help, I am "so confused".

Dental Implants Problems - What's Common 14 answers

I'm considering getting dental implants, but I'm worried about side effects and complications. I've heard that they can cause nerve damage and even...


I Am 26 Years Old and I Am Miserable. Can I Be Considered for Full Mouth Implants? 14 answers

I have all my natural teeeth except 1. i need so much work done and redone. i am in so much pain due to my teeth. i have migraines due to my teeth and...

Mini Dental Implants - Mini Tooth Implant Tips 13 answers

My research of mini dental implants leads me to beleive that they're preferrable and cost less than regular dental implants if you have a single tooth...

Dental Implants for Reasonable Price? 13 answers

My dentist wants almost $10,000.00 to do the lower right side of my mouth. Is it possible to get dental implants for a reasonable cost?


Do Dental Implants Risk Infection? 13 answers

If so, are infections more common right after surgery? Do most people fully recover?

Can I Have Dental Implants with Two Artificial Knees? 13 answers

Ive had two knee replacements done. Im 65. is it possible to have dental implants done after this surgery?

Braces Before Molar Dental Implant? 12 answers

Hi, I have two lower first molar taken out, I need to get braces to correct severe overjet/overbite issue. Do I need the braces first or dental...

Would I save the hassle to have dental implant instead of a regular bridge? 12 answers

How Much More Do Implants Cost Than Dental Bridges? Would implants last longer than dental bridge? Would I save money in the long run? and hassle in...

Why Get a Root Canal if You Can Get an Implant? 12 answers

With the advent of the implant are root canals a thing of the past? What are Endodontists saying about this??

Braces or Dental Implant? 12 answers

I have one missing molar on the bottom right side of my mouth. I have one tooth that sticks out (due to a tight space) about the second tooth in front...

Tooth With Decay Under Gums, Do I Need Braces or Implants? 12 answers

I have a tooth that had a root canal many years ago. It now has decay under the gum. My dentist says I can get braces to pull what is left of my tooth...

How Many Teeth Can Be Replaced with Dental Implants? 11 answers

My teeth are in really bad shape. I have missing teeth and the teeth I have left are not in the best condition. I am looking to replace quite a few...

Dental Implants Vs. Bridges: the Best Solution for Lost Tooth? 11 answers

The NY TImes article "A Dental Shift: Implants Instead of Bridges" states: "In an overwhelming majority of cases, implants to replace...

Two Missing Teeth. Space Too Small for Two Implants. Options? 11 answers

Hi Doctors, my husband has one missing tooth #5 for years, and the space became smaller. However, another one tooth (#4) needs to be extracted. If he...

Only Have One Central Incisor... What to Do? (photo) 11 answers

My problem is that I only have one central incisor and crowding. The other tooth never came down. I don't have any gaps or spaces either for...

I Have Had Dentures, Am I A Candidate For Dental Implants? 11 answers

For about 3yrs, is it still possible for me to replace them with dental implants and it still look natural and also could bone loss be a problem. I am...

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost? 10 answers

Approximately how much does it cost per tooth for dental implants? I'm really not into the idea of dentures.

Dental Implant Bridge vs Crown? 10 answers

Apologies for using Irish/Canadian dental numbering but here's the question: Terrible teeth with multiple fillings & root canal treatments....

Is the Preparation for Dental Impants Included in the Total Cost? 10 answers

Because I still need a tooth extraction, am I bound to have a separate fee for that? What other preparatory things might not be part of the dental...

How Much Bone is Needed to Place a Dental Implant? 10 answers

I have a fixed retainer behind my lower 6 front teeth. Some bone loss has occured under the retainer. I don't believe that I have had any more...

Can Dental Implants Make the Gums Look Protruded? 10 answers

The problem with my teeth is that it is very protruded and braces cannot solve it anymore. So the protruding front teeth are extracted to solve the...

Does Medicaid Cover Dental Implants? 9 answers

I need a few teeth pulled, filled and implants to replace them. I can only pay with Medicaid. Who can I go to that would accept Medicaid?

Dental Implant Prices: Why So Expensive? 9 answers

I had an appointment with a dental implant office located in Chicago. They will put in four implants and attach an appliance. I will return in 6 to 9...

Dental Implants Before and After Photos 9 answers

I'm thinking about getting dental implants to replace two missing teeth. I'm looking at various doctor's before and after photos, but I'm not sure...

Dental Implants Procedure 9 answers

I need to have a tooth replaced, but it seems like there's a lot involved with having a dental implant put in. What's the procedure to create and...

How Much Does It Cost for Tooth Replacement 9 answers

How much does it cost for tooth replacement, After becoming pregnant I had serious gum problems which has made the gum reseed on my bottom 2 teeth....

Dental Implant Vs Braces 8 answers

Hi Doctors, I am 28 years old. I have one missing molar on my lower jaw for 8 years. The teeth have shifted and I appear as angle. One dentist told...

Dental Implants Insurance 8 answers

Does insurance cover dental implants? Would my health care insurance cover any of it, or is it strictly under dental insurance?

TADs to Move Jaw Up? 8 answers

An orthodontist told me that TADs can be used to shift the jaw/teeth up to slightly reduce a gummy smile (my teeth length is fine but my jaw...

Alternatives to Implants for Worn Bottom Teeth 8 answers

My Front Teeth Are Getting Thin from the Bottom Teeth Wearing Away the Back Side.what Can I Do Other Than Implants.

Implants or Braces? I Have a Bad Allignment. 8 answers

I am 24 and have crooked teeth, I just requested to have my 4 top front teeth replaced and maybe my bottom 4 front as well! Or would braces be a...

Is a Dental Implant Procedure pretty straightforward, should I expect any problems?? 8 answers

Should I be prepared for any problems that might happen during a dental implant? What are some of the common problems after a procedure? Sensitivity,...

Dental Implants with Bone Loss on Jaw? 7 answers

I have severe bone loss in my upper jaw, and the dentist wants to extract my teeth and give me dentures. I want dental implants, but with the amount...

Dental Implant or Braces to Replace a Missing Molar? 7 answers

I was giving 2 options by the dentist to replace an upper missing molar. One choice was an implant and the other choice was braces to close the space...

How Do I Find a Good Dental Implants Dentist? 7 answers

I have a missing tooth (no adult tooth after I lost the baby tooth), and I'm thinking about having an implant to fill the gap. What should I look for...

Dental Implants or Dentures? 7 answers

My grandparents both had dentures by the time they were in their late 60s. Are dental implants replacing dentures? If I replace my teeth as needed...

Gap Between Teeth and Crowns 7 answers

9 crowns done 2 years ago. new dentist says to replace all of them The rootcanals are also were done poorly and need to be redone And there is a...

Dental Implants Made in China or Asia? 7 answers

I learned that a dentist may charge you for a full priced dental implant made at a US lab, and then buys it from a lab in Asia/China at a fraction of...

What Effect Does Smoking Have on Bone Grafts for Dental Implants? 7 answers

My dentist told me I wasn't a candidate for dental implants because I'm a smoker.

Arch Expansion Without Dental Implants? 7 answers

As a teen I had four premolars (two top, two bottom) removed before wearing braces, which worsened both my facial aesthetics and smile. After doing...

Smoking and Dental Implants with and Without Bone Grafts 6 answers

How long after a patient quits smoking can implant treatment begin? 2 without bone grafting and 2 with. Thanks for your time.

Getting a Dental Implant After Tooth Extraction 6 answers

I extracted my root 2 mnth ago, should i have the implant immdtly or wait for it to heal?. Its the upper right 3rd tooth removed ( front) and there...

Lumineers or Implants Best with Periodontal Disease? 6 answers

For someone with chronic periodontal disease and bone loss, would it be best to use veneers to improve the look of the teeth or go directly for...

Dental Implants Odor - Inevitable Consequence? 6 answers

I am having a crowned/root canal-treated lower molar extracted due to a possible decay issue, and it will likely be replaced with an implant. I have...

Dental Implants First or After Facial Implants? 6 answers

I am having 3 dental implants placed, and I am also having a paranasal implant, and manibular implants. Should I do dental implants first? How long...

Replacing a Missing Molar 6 answers

I had one bottom molar extracted about 15 years ago. The molar and the wisdom tooth behind that missing molar have since moved towards the front. I...

What Manufacturer is the Best for Dental Implants? 6 answers

Is one manufacturer best than others when considering the type of 'post' for an implant procedure - i.e. OCO, Novel, 3i Biomet - I'm...

How Long Do Dental Implants Last? What is There Longevity? 6 answers

Hello, My name is James I am 24 years old and am considering having dental implants. I have been offered them free of charge by my dentist. And I have...

Is $45,000 for a Full Set of 4 on 1 Implants Top and Bottom Implants Outrageous? 6 answers

I just think its insane and way to much. should not cost as much as 2 or 3 cars. your suppose to take care of yourself and be healthy but seriously,...

Should I Have Large Gaps Between my 4 in 1 Dental Implants and the Gum Line? 6 answers

I have a complete set to 4 on 1 tooth implants upper and lower. Is it normal that there is large gaps between the implants and the gum line, that I...

What Are the Steps to Two-stage Dental Implant Surgery? 6 answers

How does two-stage surgery differ from one-stage surgery?

Can a Dental Bone Graft on Tooth #8 Cause Nasal Swelling? 6 answers

About 6 weeks ago i had tooth #8 extracted and a bone graft in preparation for a dental implant. Now I notice my right nostril is thicker and hard....

What Are the Most Affordable Options for a Full Mouth Reconstruction? 6 answers

What is the cost for an option with and without dental implants?

Dental Implant After Braces? 5 answers

Dear Doctor,I am Albana and I have had braces now for 9 months and I have to keep the braces for 3 more months. At this time my doctor wants to do an...


What is the Success Rate for "All on Four" Dental Implants? 5 answers

The all on four implants replace complete upper teeth with four titanium pins holding them. How can one insure they will not have a negative reaction...

Smile Appearance or Implant - Which to Fix? 5 answers

When I was a teen I had braces. When my braces came off I needed a root canal and an implant on the teeth where the bands were. I continued to wear my...

Dental Implants First Before Reconstructive Surgery for Split Upper Lip? 5 answers

I have a split upper lip due to a prior surgery gone wrong. In the meantime, I caught an infection under my gums that cracked majority of my teeth,...

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Tooth 5 answers

When I was pregnant I had really bad reseeding gums and its messed one of my teeth up. How much would it cost to replace a tooth and how can you treat...

Lost Front Teeth - Can Gap Be Restored After Implants 5 answers

I only have these teeth on top #11 #13 #15 also #2 I had a diastema between #9 #8 can it be restored with dental implant surgery I would like it back...
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Does Diabetes or Leaky Heart Valves Change How I Should Handle Six Broken Teeth? 5 answers

I have considered implants or dentures though I'm only 48 y/o because my teeth keep breaking. I've already had 3 pulled. I have very limited...

Do I Need to Get All Implants Done at the Same Time in Order to Have a Removable Denture? 5 answers

Can i do 2 on top left side then come back in 3 months and do 2 on the top right side and still be able to get removable denture.

Advice on Suggested Dental Crown Replacement with Implant? 5 answers

In 2005 I had a crown fitted to a root canal treated front tooth but recently the crown became loose. At a dental exam I was advised not to have...

Palatal Expander for Wider Arch 4 answers

If your teeth are perfectly straight and aligned from braces when you were younger (16, now I am currently 21 almost 22) but you have an arch that is...

What is the Average Price of Dental Implants? 4 answers

Is the cost different for incisors than molars?

Is It Safe to Have Pelleve with a Dental Implant? 4 answers

I have one metal implant in my mouth and am interested in Pelleve but can not find out if this procedure is safe with an implant? I have emailed the...

What is a Keyhole Dental Implant? 4 answers

If you're familiar, I'd like to know what it means to get the "keyhole dental implant" technique. My research shows that it's a...

I Have Two Upward Turned Teeth, My Dr Suggests Replacing Them, Good Decision? 4 answers

I have two turned front teeth my doctor adviced to replac first four teeth and have a fixed artificial teeth is it good alternative of orignal teeth?

What Addition Steps To Take For Dental Implants When I Have Lupus? 4 answers

I currently have Lupus which is well managed by plaquinil with no steroid use, but with slightly elevated c reactive protein (inflammation).I need to...

Recommendations for Oral Surgeon with Reasonably Priced Dental Implants? 3 answers

Five years ago, I lost my two front teeth after falling on a rock. Now I have braces on, the orthodontist told me to get my braces first then have my...

Dental Implant for Correcting Underbite? 3 answers

I had braces as a teen growing up and after they were removed one of my top teeth moved back to its original position causing me to have an underbite....

How Long After Bone Grafts and Dental Implants Before Playing Horn Again? 3 answers

My daughter is having bone grafting and then dental implants for the two teeth next to her front teeth. The baby teeth fell out without permanant ones...

Can Patients Elect for Dental Implants for Cosmetic Reasons? 3 answers

If your teeth are not deemed 'hopeless' are there situations were you could still opt for dental implants to improve the aesthetics and function of...

Are Sinus Problems a Possibility After Having Dental Implants Installed? 2 answers

Will I feel the pain of a sinus infection? If so, what can be done to resolve it long-term?  What medications help?

Is Ultherapy Safe with Dental Implants? 1 answer

I am 50 years old woman, had gold threads implanted in my cheaks 11 years ago. Teeth implants also. Can I consider Ultherapy and is it worth just...

San Fernando Valley Dental Implants Dentist Recommendations

I'm looking for dentist that can do mini dental implants in San Fernando Valley. Please help.

Should a Person Get Permanent Teeth Implanted Before Face Lift or Doesn't It Matter?

Plastic Surgeons probably know what I mean. Actor Tony Curtis promotes it: instead of dentures that a person can remove, they implant permanent teeth....

Should Third Teeth Be Implanted Before a Facelift?

Let's say, a person wants to ditch her dentures and wants teeth implanted, should she do this before the facelift or does that not matter?
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