Dear Doctor,I am Albana and I have had braces now for 9 months and I have to keep the braces for 3 more months. At this time my doctor wants to do an dental implant of one tooth while I have braces on. Do you think it is possible? Should I wait for 3 more months until I take out the braces and them to start with an implant of one missing tooth? I am 23 years old. Thank you very much. Hope to hear from you soon.
May 4, 2009
Answer: Why do it now? Dear Albana, I completely agree with Dr Minniti. The important question here is why do it now? Sometimes it is better to wait. It really depends on the plan. It is difficult to say exactly without knowing the plan. Often it is best just to ask the simple questions to your dentist. Having frank and open discussions will allow your dentist to better explain what you are asking.
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May 4, 2009
Answer: Why do it now? Dear Albana, I completely agree with Dr Minniti. The important question here is why do it now? Sometimes it is better to wait. It really depends on the plan. It is difficult to say exactly without knowing the plan. Often it is best just to ask the simple questions to your dentist. Having frank and open discussions will allow your dentist to better explain what you are asking.
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May 3, 2009
Answer: Implant before braces are off Dear Albana To your question "is it possible?" I think the short answer is " Technically yes", however it is an impossible question to answer about your specific case without more information about your situation. You should ask your dentist why he wants to do it now: Does he/she think there is an advantage to doing it now? Does he/she need to do it now due to the current position of your teeth? 3 months is not a long time especially for adult orthodontics. Your teeth may not need to move that far anyway. What is his/her plan? I think he/she should be able to offer a good reason for the early placement
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May 3, 2009
Answer: Implant before braces are off Dear Albana To your question "is it possible?" I think the short answer is " Technically yes", however it is an impossible question to answer about your specific case without more information about your situation. You should ask your dentist why he wants to do it now: Does he/she think there is an advantage to doing it now? Does he/she need to do it now due to the current position of your teeth? 3 months is not a long time especially for adult orthodontics. Your teeth may not need to move that far anyway. What is his/her plan? I think he/she should be able to offer a good reason for the early placement
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