I'm 37, female. Post crown fitted to upper front central incisor snapped at gum line. I believe that it failed due to my bad overject/overbite, was advised that this was not the cause. 2 lower 1st molars extracted recently due to old infection. In order to make my teeth meet to chew, my lower jaw is forced back more than ever which causes strain on it. Will dental implant fail like the crown did? I was advised that orthodontics treatment is not necessary. Dental implant/other viable option?
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Answer: To correct your bite the first step is to replace posterior teeth to increase the vertical dimension
In cases like yours we would utilize digital planning to see if the implants would interfere with the chin implant. A chin implant is typically not an issue.
If bone grafting was needed in proximity to the chin implant would be the exception.
This is one reason we utilize dual boarded...
There is no absolute contraindication for an individual with CML. However, your doctor and dentist should certify that you are an eligible candidate for dental implants after a thorough exam.