My implant doctor did three "tap in" implants for me in the past 8 years. I felt very happy for each result. I need another implant done last month. My general dentist wrote a latter to instruct my implant doctor to switch from "tap in" to "screw in" without discussing with me. Now he insists to do the abutment for me later, he thinks he can do better abutment for "screw in" implant. He thinks my implant doctor can not. I'm confused. Please advise. Thanks.
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Hi Lily,Normally, the second stage of the implant procedure is either minimally invasive or completely noninvasive. In the typical scenario, the second stage process involves taking an impression of the fully healed implant. In some cases there is gum tissue that is covering the implant which...
If you have recently taken the procedure of dental implants, then you should be well-known to the problem associated with it.
1. Risk of infection-It is quite common that you might undergo dental surgry for better results, but it increases the chances of negative response.
2. Fracture-If you...
Yes, what your orthodontist is recommending is a very viable approach and I have used it many times in my cosmetic dental practice. However, after they remove your central incisors and close the spaces you will no doubt need to have porcelain veneers to complete the job. Lateral...