I was told by a few dentists over the last few years to get dental implant for one of my upper front teeth (x-ray shows a dead tooth) though I experience no pain, no discomfort or discoloring. The idea of removing a natural tooth troubles me. But one of the oral surgeons doesn't recommend dental implant and suggests bridges: the end result of dental implant for a front tooth is often unpredictable, and I may end up having dark gum line around the tooth. Looking for some suggestions here.
Answer: Dead tooth can mean many things Since all dentists that have examined you all seem to agree that the tooth should be removed, it is more than simply a "dead tooth". Any tooth that has had root canal therapy is a dead tooth, and many remain in people's mouths. Since they all suggest removal, it tells me something else is wrong.Bone and gums go through many changes when a tooth is removed, and even more when implants are placed. If aesthetics is an issue (typically on front teeth), then you should find out about all the issues and decide what is acceptable to you.
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Answer: Dead tooth can mean many things Since all dentists that have examined you all seem to agree that the tooth should be removed, it is more than simply a "dead tooth". Any tooth that has had root canal therapy is a dead tooth, and many remain in people's mouths. Since they all suggest removal, it tells me something else is wrong.Bone and gums go through many changes when a tooth is removed, and even more when implants are placed. If aesthetics is an issue (typically on front teeth), then you should find out about all the issues and decide what is acceptable to you.
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Answer: Is a dental implant my best option for a dead tooth? Hello and thank you for your great question. Usually dark tooth can be fixed with a root canal therapy and a crown. It would be easier to discuss option, if I would be able to see xray of your tooth. In general, if root canal therapy is not an option, implant or a bridge are options to restore front teeth. My rule of thumb is if adjacent front teeth have cavities, are broken or have old crowns, my first recommendation would be a bridge. If adjacent front teeth are healthy and have never had any dental work, I would certainly consider implant first.
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Answer: Is a dental implant my best option for a dead tooth? Hello and thank you for your great question. Usually dark tooth can be fixed with a root canal therapy and a crown. It would be easier to discuss option, if I would be able to see xray of your tooth. In general, if root canal therapy is not an option, implant or a bridge are options to restore front teeth. My rule of thumb is if adjacent front teeth have cavities, are broken or have old crowns, my first recommendation would be a bridge. If adjacent front teeth are healthy and have never had any dental work, I would certainly consider implant first.
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Dental implant in aesthetic zone its my advice to upload xray so i can guide u better. yes, in my practice also, i give implant as last choice particular wn in aesthetic zone. , but now a days no need to worry about dark line. white colour implants , abutments and crowns are available. only issue is more expensive as compare to regular ones.
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Dental implant in aesthetic zone its my advice to upload xray so i can guide u better. yes, in my practice also, i give implant as last choice particular wn in aesthetic zone. , but now a days no need to worry about dark line. white colour implants , abutments and crowns are available. only issue is more expensive as compare to regular ones.
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October 30, 2018
Answer: Implants Do you have any xrays you can post? Typically the treatment for a dead tooth would be a root canal and not removal of the tooth. There must be something more happening than just a dead tooth. Implants for front teeth can be done very successfully and look pretty natural. There are ceramic abutments and all ceramic crowns that will minimize or eliminate any darkness at the gum line.
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October 30, 2018
Answer: Implants Do you have any xrays you can post? Typically the treatment for a dead tooth would be a root canal and not removal of the tooth. There must be something more happening than just a dead tooth. Implants for front teeth can be done very successfully and look pretty natural. There are ceramic abutments and all ceramic crowns that will minimize or eliminate any darkness at the gum line.
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October 30, 2018
Answer: Implant Like my colleague suggests a dental implant is only after all other options have been exhausted.
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October 30, 2018
Answer: Implant Like my colleague suggests a dental implant is only after all other options have been exhausted.
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