I am getting two upper molars removed, #15 and #2 (one on each side). I was told by my dentist that I would be ok not replacing them and I would not have any tooth shifting since they are way in the back and teeth tend to shift forward not backward. I do worry about my jaw and the sunken cheek look with aging. What are your thoughts?
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Dental implants placed on the upper posterior maxilla have a risk of proximity to the sinus, or have a portion extending into the sinus: IS THAT BAD?THE ANSWER: Lets look at the science. I restore ALOT of implants (and natural teeth). I also READ ALOT. A recent study in Laryngoscope (which...
From your description, it seems as though the implant crown is the only problem. You can have this issue fixed by having a new crown placed that is the same shape and height as your natural teeth. If your problem is with the implant placement, you will need to discuss this with an...
