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If you are in good health and have sufficient bone volume, you are a good candidate for either implant-supported dentures, or "all-on-4" where a fixed bridge in each jaw is permanently supported by 4-6 implants. At times, if you do not have sufficient bone, you will still be able to get the implants after more bone is "added" to your jaw and/or your sinus spaces. You may need to consult a reputable oral surgeon, gum specialist, or a well-trained general dentist to get an opinion. Ultimately, you should consider this instead of putting up with your dentures while your jaw bone keeps on "shrinking" making it much more difficult to treat. Hope this helps.Tri M Le, DDS, FAGD
As long as you have sufficient quality and quantity of bone to place implants, you can have dentures that are implant retained. You would need a CT scan of the upper and lower jaws to determine the type of bone you have and based on that, see if you're a candidate.
yes you have a solution , snapindentures can be a great affordable solution, with minimplants you will get to have a strong result , they snap in and out, and can be done , without no roof of the palate, or if you have enough bone and want something screwretained, ALL ON 4 from Nobel can be also a little more expensive solution, 4 implants are set , 4 implants with a screwretained bar , that will go connected and you do not take them out.
Smoking (weed) can affect bone formation. While this is a proven factor, I would suggest that you follow your surgeon's instructions and allow additional time for bone maturation, especially if there is no evidence of infection.
The distance between a dental implant and adjacent teeth is important for both the implant and the natural adjacent teeth. A periapical x-ray might not be precise is showing this distance. Please follow up with you dentist and get x-rays at different angles. Good luck
There are ways to temporarily replace your missing tooth. 1. Use of an essix appliance that would be used for esthetics only. It is not a device that will withstand eating. 2. A flipper partial that can be used while eating. When you do get your braces your orthodontist can put a...
If your jaw started making sounds after you had dental implants placed, then you should have your dentist check to make sure that your bite is properly balanced.One of the most common reasons that the jaw will make sounds and/or give discomfort is because bite and balances are causing strain on...
From your description, it sounds like this restoration was placed immediately at the time of implant placement.Assuming this is correct, the denture you are currently wearing will be replaced with a more permanent one in approximately 9 to 12 months.It is possible that the teeth are the correct...
Long term smoking will affect the health of your implants regardless of the type of smoke. I would look into other options, the patch for example, and make sure you stay up to date with routine cleanings and exams. If you are unable to quit, be sure to spend extra time on...
