I had dental implants many years ago. The screws kept breaking, I finally had the implants surgically removed.I needed a full lower denture was convinced to have two implants. Now one of the temporary screws broke tonight. I am just sick about this. I have a really strong bite, have had teeth problems all of my life due to my teeth grinding. Both the surgeon and the doctor are well respected. I know this is going to keep happening. Is there any other method to hold lower dentures tight?
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June 19, 2014
Answer: My Dental Implant screw is broken again. Is there any other method to hold lower dentures tight?
Whenever possible, it is better to place an implant at the time of the extraction than to wait. By placing the implant immediately there is less chance that the bony ridge what time to resorb or if it's a top back to that the floor of the sinus will be allowed to drop. If too much time were...
If I understand your situation correctly, it sounds like your denture was initially very stable immediately after being attached to two dental implants.There were several possible causes for this type of situation. In the typical situation, there are attachments that sit on the inside of the...
If orthodontics will be able to achieve your goals to your satisfaction, and assuming that your teeth are healthy, then I would recommend that you choose that option. Although it is a lengthy procedure, keep on mind that you are young and there is no substitute for Mother Nature. Once the...