I had a bad cross bite with 1 tooth completely behind my front teeth (so I looked toothless in photos).I was given 19 trays (top and bottom). I'm on my second to last tray now and no one can believe how fast the time has gone (9 months) and how fast my teeth have become near perfect.In the beginning the fact you have a foreign object in your mouth causes you to talk a little funny and even look a little funny... but by the second tray you are a pro. Pain wise- it's sore for the first 1-2 days of a new tray, but its really nothing a few advil cant take care of (Im sure reg. braces are the same pain).It's really worth every penny, best investment Ive made!
It is advisable that you consider doing both teeth at the same time with the same lab for optimal results. When the dental lab works on building a restoration if they make them together the materials will be exactly the same therefor leading to to the best possible match in color shape and density. When restoring teeth in the back of the mount the aesthetics are not at the highest priority usually the form and function is prioritized due to the fact most of your chewing and biting happens with your back teeth. When restoring front teeth aesthetics are of highest priority because they are the most visible part of a patients smile.
Every dentist method of practice may be different yet the final result will be the same or very similar. Usually as a dentist the main focus when restoring a tooth is to provide optimal form and function. As a patient you should not be alarmed if the temp does not simulate your natural tooth prior to the fracture or breakage. The temporary done on the initial visit is more of a protective measure. Impressions are taken and sent to a specialized Laboratory in order to get the most accurate shape and dimension.
I would strongly advise that you wear your trays while using your Invisalign for optimal results it is also instructed by the manufacturer.
Yes! Implants my suggested option for a tooth/teeth replacement because its proven to last longer than a bridge, helps in preserving long term dental health because due to little to no bone/gum loss and provides the best possible aesthetic outcome.
Theoretically speaking Yes, you can have implants placed in the whole mouth however I would advised against it. 10-15 years ago implants were place on an individual basis but with time we've learned that less is more. It sounds like you would be an ideal candidate for an ALL ON 4 which is procedure where they would implant 4-8 implants and ultimately make you a full arch of teeth which will be anchored by these 4-8 Implants. Placing less implants in the mouth I find to be better for the patient due to less trauma to the mandibular/maxillary bone as well as leading to a more pleasing aesthetic result.
