Should I Get Braces Before or After Dental Implant Surgery?

Question

In a freak accident my left central incisor was broken, and the remaining tooth in still present in my gums. Since I can't afford a dental implant, I currently have a flipper, but I'm hoping to eventually get one. I was curious to whether I should get braces before or after I get the dental implant.

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

The correct sequence of treatment is to have  your orthodontic treatment completed prior to placing the dental implant.  This will allow for proper spacing for the implant and a superior aesthetic result.  Good luck.

Shivangi Gajwani Jain, MDS · Answer

Dental implants can not be moved orthodontically, therefore braces should be placed first and once the treatment is over then an implant can be placed.

Kevin Coughlin, DMD · Answer

In most cases we will suggest braces first and then the implants good luck

	 

	Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD   CEO Baystate Dental PC

Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD · Answer

Since dental implants cant move like natural teeth once they are placed, orthodontics must be performed prior to implant placment. This will allow for ideal spacing for the future tooth

Robert Waxler, DMD, MS · Answer

Done correctly, implants are a great way to deal with a missing tooth and can look and function just like a regular tooth EXCEPT for the fact that you cannot move them orthodontically.  This means that if you do the implant before braces you have to move all the other teeth to match the implant position (even if it is in the wrong place).  So the general rule is: braces (or Invisalign) first then the implant!

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