The tooth is located in the aesthetic zone. I also have some temporaries. I would like to straighten teeth before having the implant inserted. My cosmetic dentist suggested invisalign - which he offers at his office. He doesn't like the idea of metal braces. I only need to straighten teeth in the top back and my lower teeth.
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Lower dentures can be very difficult if they do not have adequate retention and stability. Implants in the lower jaw that your denture can snap onto can greatly improve your quality of life and what you're able to eat and enjoy. On the lower, you would want to have anywhere from 2-4 implants...
You should see an experienced board certified orthodontist to determine this. They usually take Cephalometric X-rays and take measurements (tracings) on them to determine if your facial bones are considered to be within or outside the normal. It is hard to tell just by looking at a profile...
This debate has been raging for decades. There is no right answer. Ideally, you want to limit any cement under the gums, so theoretically if you can achieve implant placement into the jaw in such as way that you can screw in the abutment and crown, this would be ideal. However......this is not...
