I currently have Lupus which is well managed by plaquinil with no steroid use, but with slightly elevated c reactive protein (inflammation).I need to get 2 front teeth replaced with implants due to severe cracks far down on the root. What questions should I ask to make sure I have a surgeon who truly understands my illness? What signs should I look for to make sure things are progessing the way they should healing wise, as I take longer to heal than most patients? Any help is appreciated!
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The only real reason for multiple screw breakageson the same implant is poor distribution of occlusal forces. In laymans terms this means too much stress (most likley lateral) is being placed on that tooth whenyou chew. The bite on this tooth needs to be adjusted by your dentist otherwise...
Matching a single crown to natural teeth can be very challenging.However, since the adjacent teeth are already restored with porcelain restorations, it should be very achievable in the hands of a talented ceramist.I hope you find this information to be helpful,Dr. Champagne
Without question, your best option would be to get braces to create a space large enough to allow room for your unerupted tooth. Once the space is created an oral surgeon can expose the tooth allowing the orthodontist to move the tooth into the correct position. This would give you...
