I have lost my four upper teeth three months ago. I have consulted a doctor, he said that if I need bone grafting then it could be done in one day and then imlants can be implanted immediately afterwards! Is this possible nowadays??
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If you have a sinus lift procedure and have less than 5 mm of bone, then the appropriate time to wait until you have an implant is 4 to 5 months depending on the situation. On the other hand, if you have enough bone to support an implant in a stable position and you do a sinus lift, you can...
I am sorry to hear you have been under so much pain. It is common for the pain and inflamation to increase for up to 72 Hrs after surgery. However, if you follow the post operative instructions provided by your surgeon, including taking the prescribed pain medication, it should be getting better...
Enough space is a relative term. Looking at a 2D image such as the Xray you posted there is enough room between teeth to accomadate an implant. However, the bone and space is 3D and, therefore, only with the use of both a clinical examination of the bone and gums, along with a 3D or CT scan c...