i had loose teeth for 4 mo. 24 and 25. had bone loss cuz of this. then had extraction. will bone loss continue? does bone grow back? i wouldnt be a candidate for implants? in my email address there no capitals. i see the system wants to make capitals. thank you much
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Research has shown that dental implant success rate is higher if antibiotics are given prophylactically after the implant is placed.if major bone grafting is required or an infection is present at the time of surgical placement, then typically antibiotic is prescribed for two weeks.So long as...
At this present day, almost all implants are of the same titanium grade, etched and sandblasted yielding 95+% success rates. The difference is now differentiated by design. MIS has several designs, but I enjoy using their "Seven" design as it is self tapping and has aggressive threads for...
I would have a consultation with an endodontist (root canal specialist) to find out what the long term prospects are for that tooth. It's usually best to keep your natural teeth as long as possible, but today's implants have a very high success rate. Implants also preserve bone and don't decay....