I have had toothache and bad teeth for as long as can remember, even as a 6 year old. I'm planning on getting a full mouth implant done and I was wondering if the implanted teeth can be fixed so I no longer have an underbite? My underbite is very slight as is my upper and lower teeth are aligned. Or is it necessary to have a jaw reduction surgery,?
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It is best to wait until after delivery for elective dental procedures. The bone graft will be stable and ready when you are able to proceed with treatment.
Any smoking habit will put implants at a higher risk of a complication or failure. Smoking reduces the blood supply to the gums which can be detrimental to overall dental health including dental implant success and survival.
Because you are young, it is more important for you to repair the bone and have implants placed for your missing lateral incisors. As you grow older, the bone only becomes thinner and teeth more likely will shift. That will change your profile even more. Doing bridgework...