Dentists wants to avoid extraction, and plans to build up the molar so that it will be a little higher than the gum line. This is meant to keep bone loss at bay. Will the bone still shrink as there is no proper loading of the tooth? Will the adjacent teeth, one being a rootcanaled premolar , take most of the impact of chewing (and maybe break as well?).. What will happen to the opposing molar now that it does not meet any resistance when biting?Would this cause any problems later if I want an implant?
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It is likely that there will be some bone lost at the site if you do an apicoectomy. The most important question to answer is what will be the most predictable treatment option long term. The endodontist and the restorative dentist can give you an estimate on the likelihood of...
BMP is not used for every case. I use BMP for patients with severe bone defects, atrophy, or for re-do/revision cases. In all circumstances, we use it when we HAVE to HAVE bone growth, no matter what. It is a wonderful product, and have been using since 2009... I would use it more regularly,...
There is always a chance of tissue /bone shrinkage around implants that is why you need to see an experienced surgeon and dentist who will try to plan the case to reduce this risk by reinforcing these tissues during surgery. We dont have long term evidence on Zirconia implants....