On Thursday I had tooth number 30 extracted. I was thinking about the ways to replace it. A few things I am concerned. #1 is I might suffer from bruxism but am not entirely sure. #2 I currently smoke, well I did up until last week. I realize that if I get an implant that those days are over. Is there any concern with me being a former smoker and having an implant done? Finally I drink beer, about 2-3 times a week and about 5-10 drinks a night. Would that be a concern for getting implants?
Answer: Implants VS bridge to replace a tooth
As a rule of thumb an implant is always the superior choice. You oral hygiene habits, your nutrition, your life style, your gene pool , the health of the supporting bone, and your bite pressures( grinding/clinching) all play their part in the outcome of any procedure and implants are not an exception. If you are at a disadvantage in any of the factors mentioned, you just need to be that much more proactive in its maintenance and taking care of the implant. You still can get an implant with what you described, BUT you need more care and better hygiene habits . good luck
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Answer: Implants VS bridge to replace a tooth
As a rule of thumb an implant is always the superior choice. You oral hygiene habits, your nutrition, your life style, your gene pool , the health of the supporting bone, and your bite pressures( grinding/clinching) all play their part in the outcome of any procedure and implants are not an exception. If you are at a disadvantage in any of the factors mentioned, you just need to be that much more proactive in its maintenance and taking care of the implant. You still can get an implant with what you described, BUT you need more care and better hygiene habits . good luck
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April 2, 2014
Answer: Bridge or implant If your adjacent teeth are healthy, forget about the bridge,and make an implant,there is no problem about what your habits, as long as you keep the area clean and healthy, its a very easyand quick proceedure,my recomendation is just to make it in a 2stage proceedure.
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April 2, 2014
Answer: Bridge or implant If your adjacent teeth are healthy, forget about the bridge,and make an implant,there is no problem about what your habits, as long as you keep the area clean and healthy, its a very easyand quick proceedure,my recomendation is just to make it in a 2stage proceedure.
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