I am 36 yrs old and I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted. 5 mos back I had #18 extracted due to a failed root canal. Had a bone graft place as I was thinking of getting an implant for #18. It caused an infection and #19 ended up having a root canal and crown. I am dreading the thought of an implant due to the infection history. Do I need an implant for #18? How much longer can I wait as I pretty much ran out of insurance money for this year.
Answer: Implant For Tooth 18 If there is a tooth directly above this space I would replace it with an implant. It will certainly help maintain your bite over the long haul. Good luck.
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Answer: Implant For Tooth 18 If there is a tooth directly above this space I would replace it with an implant. It will certainly help maintain your bite over the long haul. Good luck.
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April 24, 2018
Answer: Dental Implant A dental implant will help you maintain your bite over the years. It will also help preserve your bone in that area. I know it is an investment and not covered by most insurance plans.
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April 24, 2018
Answer: Dental Implant A dental implant will help you maintain your bite over the years. It will also help preserve your bone in that area. I know it is an investment and not covered by most insurance plans.
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Answer: Implant Best to have a full complement of teeth to distribute all the biting forces. Also, having a tooth in this area can prevent drifting of surrounding teeth.
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Answer: Implant Best to have a full complement of teeth to distribute all the biting forces. Also, having a tooth in this area can prevent drifting of surrounding teeth.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Do I need an implant? Hello and thank you for your question. The best way to answer this would be with an in-person consultation where they can go over your options. There are several steps in creating dental implants. The Provisional (Temporary Crowns) are critical in finalizing the esthetics and look of the final restorations (Permanent Crowns). During the Provisional phase the shape, contour arrangement, position and color of the teeth can be tried and assessed to make sure you like the results. Then the temporary crowns can be used as a template for making the permanent crowns this will ensure the subsequent crown matches the color and shape of the surrounding teeth so and once it is placed will fit in naturally with the rest of your teeth. I recommend getting a consultation with a prosthodontist to determine if you’re a candidate. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth and can create a customized treatment using the latest techniques in dental implants.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Do I need an implant? Hello and thank you for your question. The best way to answer this would be with an in-person consultation where they can go over your options. There are several steps in creating dental implants. The Provisional (Temporary Crowns) are critical in finalizing the esthetics and look of the final restorations (Permanent Crowns). During the Provisional phase the shape, contour arrangement, position and color of the teeth can be tried and assessed to make sure you like the results. Then the temporary crowns can be used as a template for making the permanent crowns this will ensure the subsequent crown matches the color and shape of the surrounding teeth so and once it is placed will fit in naturally with the rest of your teeth. I recommend getting a consultation with a prosthodontist to determine if you’re a candidate. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth and can create a customized treatment using the latest techniques in dental implants.
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April 24, 2018
Answer: Implant Need? If you have a tooth that would bite against the implant crown on #18, then Yes, an implant would be a great option. The opposing tooth will most likely drift and supra-erupt over time possibly causing issue with it (tooth #15). An implant would also support your bite behind #19 which has had a lot of dental work and is currently taking a high level of biting force.
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April 24, 2018
Answer: Implant Need? If you have a tooth that would bite against the implant crown on #18, then Yes, an implant would be a great option. The opposing tooth will most likely drift and supra-erupt over time possibly causing issue with it (tooth #15). An implant would also support your bite behind #19 which has had a lot of dental work and is currently taking a high level of biting force.
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