I want to keep 2 of my own teeth on each side to stabilize my partial but the gum line where my own teeth are and the front where the partial will be are extremely uneven. Is there any way to make the partial fit right?
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I would strongly suggest you look at the entire mouth raher than concentrating on lateral incisor implants. The front teeth are all tipped lingually and the maxillae (upper arch) could be expanded.I would strongly suggest utilizing the DNA appliance and Epigenetic orthodontic to expand and...
What you are describing is called pathologic migration. It is the shift in your teeth when periodontal disease ( bone loss and infection) is present. Since there is bone loss, you are getting gum recession. The infection is either around the implant compromising the adjacent teeth or...
It is excellent that you are monitoring the healing of your implants very thoroughly. An implant component that has become exposed above the gumline does not necessarily mean the implant is failing. You may just be seeing what is called a "healing abutment" which is designed to transmit through...