Missing lateral insicors,teeth have shifted a little after having braces removed and I may not have enough room for implants. I would also like my 2 front teeth & cuspids to be larger and more evenly shaped. Mini implants plus veneers/bonding OR Bridge/crowns best option? I would like to get rid of my partial and restore my smile before my wedding in 9mnths. If implants are indeed a possibility, what "temporary fixes" can be done to improve esthetics and are also economical? Bonded bridge?
April 10, 2012
Answer: Dental Implants to Replace Missing LAteral Incisors
Dental Implants are the best and most esthetic way to replace missing lateral incisors. They also have the best longevity. A bridge would require cutting down your adjacent healthy teeth which compromises their health as well and your gingival and bone health. Bridges last on average 5-7 years depending on which study you read. After that, you may require root canals in the crowned teeth and ultimately in the future those teeth will be lost. This is why dental implants are the standard of care for this issue. Seek the advice of a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and qualified restoring dentist to discuss your specific case
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April 10, 2012
Answer: Dental Implants to Replace Missing LAteral Incisors
Dental Implants are the best and most esthetic way to replace missing lateral incisors. They also have the best longevity. A bridge would require cutting down your adjacent healthy teeth which compromises their health as well and your gingival and bone health. Bridges last on average 5-7 years depending on which study you read. After that, you may require root canals in the crowned teeth and ultimately in the future those teeth will be lost. This is why dental implants are the standard of care for this issue. Seek the advice of a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and qualified restoring dentist to discuss your specific case
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February 27, 2012
Answer: How to Replace Missing Lateral Incisors
Missing lateral incisors, after having orthodontics to open the spaces they should occupy, can be beautifully replaced with implant supported crowns. Sounds like you would ALSO like to veneer your centrals and cuspids, and perhaps 1 or 2 bicuspids on each side, as well. This would get you the truly beautiful, symmetrical, cosmetic smile that you are seeking, as long as the work is done by a well-qualified and experienced cosmetic dentist that listens to what you want. You must communicate all your wishes to your dentist BEFORE starting out, and make sure he is willing to show you other before & after pictures of similar cases that he has done. He should also assure you that you will have a chance to approve the cosmetic look, IN YOUR MOUTH, before permanently inserting anything.
A possible "temporary Fix" that you might want to look into is "Snap-On-Smile". If your dentist is not familiar with it, ask him to call Den-Mat and get more information.
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February 27, 2012
Answer: How to Replace Missing Lateral Incisors
Missing lateral incisors, after having orthodontics to open the spaces they should occupy, can be beautifully replaced with implant supported crowns. Sounds like you would ALSO like to veneer your centrals and cuspids, and perhaps 1 or 2 bicuspids on each side, as well. This would get you the truly beautiful, symmetrical, cosmetic smile that you are seeking, as long as the work is done by a well-qualified and experienced cosmetic dentist that listens to what you want. You must communicate all your wishes to your dentist BEFORE starting out, and make sure he is willing to show you other before & after pictures of similar cases that he has done. He should also assure you that you will have a chance to approve the cosmetic look, IN YOUR MOUTH, before permanently inserting anything.
A possible "temporary Fix" that you might want to look into is "Snap-On-Smile". If your dentist is not familiar with it, ask him to call Den-Mat and get more information.
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