I recently had tooth #30 removed and a bone graft done on that site. The oral surgeon is suggesting a dental implant (this is the last molar I have on that side). My dentist however says that my mouth isn't large enough to allow room to correctly place the implant in the correct position (risking failure due to the position and the weight distribution). Is this something I should be willing to risk? The other option the dentist gave was for a partial on the bottom.
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Medicaid will not reimburse toward dental implant treatment. There may be other options besides a dental implant that could work for you and may be covered expenses. Otherwise you will need to pay out of pocket. Care credit can help finance the expense.
This is not easy. Closing the gap with braces is possible but something needs to change on the bottom to get the bite to mesh, so likely you losing a lower incisor. As for replacing the tooth, once the gap is managed, you can go with either a bridge or an implant to replace the tooth. You ha...
Dentures need a minimum thickness in order to not break. Some patients come in with bites that have collapsed, meaning the nose and chin are closer than they used to be. There are many reasons for this, but the fact remains that unless the bite is opened up (the distance from the...
