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Do I need 1 more dental implant? (Photo)

sally12gJun 28, 2022
I am taking a snap-over denture to a permanent full upper bridge. I have 5 implants 3 on the right side and 2 on the left is that enough? if the dentist uses the abutments at an angle or do I need 1 other implant. I keep seeing 5 or 6 is fine. Can this be stabled on 5 implants?

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Dr. Ertan Etemoglu, DDS
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Answered on Aug 1, 2022
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Jepssy Beltre, DDS

My recommendation would be to first do a CT scan to look at your bone density. Once a tooth is not in place, bone loss starts to occur. Bone grafts might be necessary to replace that bone, before putting in an implant.

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Patricia Moezinia, DDS

We are so sorry to hear this experience. The first step it would be to see a periodontist to determine the stage of the periodontal disease, as well as dental hygiensit for scaling and root planning. Once the periodontal tissue is healed, planning for dental implants can begin, which will...

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Matt Annese, DMD

I think he told you that because you wont need it any longer. It is not a contact disease, once you remove the teeth the bacteria has no periodontium ( gums and bone around teeth) to cause the disease

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