I had lost two molars, one on each side, years ago and my dentist at the time put a spacer in. Ten years later it breaks. My new dentist try to re-cement but it did not work. Now I have a Essix retainer. I find it very cumbersome and uncomfortable, but will use it until I can afford implants. Is it okay to wear the retainer only at night or should I wear it all the time as my dentist said?
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Your Dr will tell you when it's best to do the final implant. Whether you get braces or invisalign is of no relation to the implant it's a seperate issue. When your Dr does a diagnostic set up you can see where and when the implant is placed. Your Dr will best lead you thru the progression
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...
