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Are Dental Implants the Best Choice to Replace Missing Teeth As Part of a Smile Makeover?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Richard Champagne, DMD
Question viewed 169 times
Tags: best, implant, long-lasting, long-term, longevity, maintenance, missing teeth, options, recommendation

What other procedures might be advised because missing teeth for a smile makeover? Will gums need surgery too? Are dental implants low maintenance and fairly low risk for long term complications?

8 answers to Are Dental Implants the Best Choice to Replace Missing Teeth As Part of a Smile Makeover?

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Are Dental Implants the Best Choice to Replace Missing Teeth As Part of a Smile Makeover?

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 teeth as part of a smile makeover: -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... more
Richard Champagne, DMD

Freehold Cosmetic Dentist
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Can Dental Implants Be Used In Smile Makeovers?

It is very common to use dental implants to replace missing teeth when doing a smile makeover. The first step would be for you to get a 3D CT scan of the areas where you are missing teeth. If you have sufficient bone dental implants would be a much better option than dental bridges. When performed and planned correctly, implants can be implemented beautifully into smile makeovers cases. Their success rate is high once the implant is integrated with the bone and it... more
Scott Young, DDS

Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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Dental implants for replacement of teeth

Dental implants are now the standard of care for replacement of missing teeth. If properly placed, restored, and cared for, they can last a life time. I recommend an oral surgeon for implant placement and a prosthodontist or a very skilled general dentist for the restorations. Dr. Kazemi
H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD

Bethesda Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

www.facialart.com

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Implants are the best solution - IF!

As far as added strength and not having to add extra load to natural teeth via bridges, implants are far superior in almost all cases. In an esthetic case especially, I would recommend having a 3D cat scan image done of the implant areas and a software design to be sure the bone is adequate to place the implant in a position that will allow for an esthetic result. I have had more than a few implants done by surgeons who's total focus was to place the implant and not... more
Donald L. Wilcox, DDS

Phoenix Cosmetic Dentist

www.desertsmiles.com

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Replacing Missing Teeth in a Smile Make Over is an ART

While many of us agree that replacing missing teeth with Implants is ideal there are many factors to consider. ESPECIALLY when esthetics is considered. When we first began to place Implants, we put them any where. We have learned that not all Implants are successful nor esthetically pleasing. 1- Get a consultation with an experienced dentist, periodontist or surgeon who has experience in Implants. 2-Review all options when discussing missing teeth and dental needs. What other options... more
Wendy S. Spektor, DDS

Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Dental implants treatment of choice for missing teeth.

Dental implants are often the treatment of choice for missing single or multiple teeth. An implant supported crown shows much better long term success and fewer complications compared to fixed dental bridges. The trade off is that dental implants require multiple stages and do require minor surgery. As part of the smile makeover be certain that you discuss your goals with your doctor and you can both reach the most appropriate treatment course that will lead to long lasting success. more
Dan Hagi, DDS

Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Implants for smile makeovers

Implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. Period!! Maintenance is a piece of cake (or a piece of floss, in this case.) They have a success rate of over 95%, close to 99% on the lower jaw! In some case on the upper front teeth with patients that have a high lip line that shows their gum line, a three unit permanent bridge may be the better option if the implant will cause a higher gum line compared to the adjacent teeth. Although, soft tissue and bone grafts can be done to... more
Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS

Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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Usually implants are the best solution

When replacing missing teeth, implants are considered to be state of the art. Some of their benefits are : * They don't rely on the adjacent teeth for support, * They emerge through the gum like a natural tooth * They are very successful, long-term, and highly predictable * In skilled hands, they are low risk In certain situations especially highly visible and esthetic zones in the mouth, if there has been extensive bone loss and gum... more
Martin Frankel, DDS

Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

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