Dental Implants: Q&A
Ask a QuestionCongenitally Missing Lateral Incisors. Now Want Implants
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 ago. Now I have two surgeons that say that they could put implants in my space. I want to know which procedure and type of surgeon would best suit my case? I have an Oral Surgeon and a General Dentist (with an Implant Specialty) both willing to do my surgery. The procedures they would do differ.
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Implantspace
in Portland, OR
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Choose The Right Surgeon For Your Dental Implants
Be very careful who you choose to place your dental implants, ESPECIALLY In this VERY ESTHETIC AREA! First and foremeost there is NO Such Entity as an "Implant Specialty" this is not recognized as a specialty by the American Dental Association. BE VERY AWARE of anyone calling themself a "Dental Implant Specialist" A Board Certified Oral and Maxillofaical Surgeon is the most qualified individual for addressing your needs . I do stress the need for...
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Implants for Missing Laterals
Not all dentists will agree with my answer but I would not have implants placed in a cosmetic area such as this without a 3D cat scan done and a software design of the crown and surgical guided implant placement. This will assure the implant is placed properly with the tight space between the adjacent teeth and that the crown will be in the proper place for the best cosmetic result.
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Who should place dental implants in my smile?
One of the main factors for a dental implant to look very natural in a smile is the gum tissue surrounding the implant /tooth. When I am dealing with implants in the esthetic zone (smile) I prefer to have the implants placed by a periodontist. A periodontist is a dental specialist that specializes in gum health. I would recommend that you ask your dentist for a referral to a periodontist that can show you before and after photos of implant restorations in the esthetic zone...
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Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors. Now Want Implants
Here are some of the factors that you need to consider when you want to decide if dental implants are good option to replace missing lateral incisors:
-are the roots of the adjacent teeth far enough apart to have room to place an implant
-is the width of the bone thick enough as you go from your lip to your pallet
-do the adjacent teeth have any gum disease or bone loss
If other factors are good but there is not enough bone then a bone graft may be required.
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Don't make a quick decision!
Your case may seem simple but it can be very demanding. Here are the factors to consider: What is the height and width of the underlying bone at #7 and #10? What is the space between the adjacent teeth? What is the thickness of your gum tissue in these areas. (Bio-type)? What is the distance between the roots of the adjacent teeth? How high does the lower edge of your upper lip go when you smile broadly?
Now for the answers. ...
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Be Careful
As someone that does a lot of implant restorations, my advice would be to be very careful in choosing the doctor to places your implants. This is a highly esthetic area and you only get one chance to get this right. A poorly placed implant can cause an esthetic nightmare so ask to see photos of several other cases that they have completed to be sure of the final results. Anyone doing this kind of work should be taking photo's. Be sure that the roots of the...
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Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Do your homework!
Although you might clinically be a good candidate for implants to replace your lateral incisors make sure you are under the care of a reputable cosmetic dentist to get a natural looking result. Lateral implants require careful treatment planning and coordination between the surgeon and the restoring dentist. Make sure if two doctors are working on the case together that they have done similar cases in the past and can show you before and after pictures of how it turned out. Your lip line...
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Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
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Replacing missing lateral incisors with implants
From the look of your photos #7 seems to be less room that #10. A small diameter implant would be best suited for your situation. I would have the surgeon evaluate your radiographs to verify the tooth root position. If the roots converge on each other then there might not be enough room and more orthodontic treatment to upright the teeth might be necessary. I would also have a periodontist evaluate the area. Your smile line is high and I find that in general periodontists are more...
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Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Small diameter implants with proper gum positioning look beautiful
This will be a wonderful opportunity for you. The new smaller diameter implants now make previously difficult placements now possible. Sounds like you have substantiated that with the two different offices. Cosmetics is the key in this area and placing the implant under the tissue at the proper depth so nothing shows of the implant body and the gums appear healthy and so that the length of the tooth from the gums to the incisal (chewing) edge is correct and...
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Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Can implants beplaced in small spaces?
Thank you for posting photos. YES , you can place implants there BUT here's a few things to consider:
1) Your bite is not ideal. You lack the proper distance and height between in the anterior upper and lower teeth. When you look at your bite in PROFILE your two front top teeth are angled pointing out. SO if your implants are placed In the surgeon has to work very closely with your restorative ( general ) dentist if you like not to address your bite issue, the...
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