I haven't been able to afford implants yet... Plus the dr says there isn't enough bone to just add the implant, therefore adding more to the cost. Even with good dental insurance they've quoted me nearly 5,000. .... And that's not including specialists! But I hate my face! It's so crooked. I haven't really eaten on my right side for years ... Could it be weakening the muscles?
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I do agree that your tooth site #30 does appear to have less space than site #19 in the photo. Typically I would measure the deficient site and determine how much space is required to place a narrow diameter implant. If only minimal space is needed, sometimes we may regain space by re-contouring...
When an endodontist feels that retreating a root canal is not the right course of action I believe you are getting an honest recommendation. One of the most common indications for Dental Implants are to replace failed root canals. I placed an implant in a patients mouth this...
Many Patients do not understand the concept of Dentures vs. a Permanent Bridge on 4 Implants. Denture [den′chər] Etymology: L, dens, tooth; An artificial tooth or a set of artificial teeth not permanently fixed or implanted. Removable over-dentures on an implant bar provide an improved fit wh...
