Does implants not fix a denture with bone loss issues?
Q. I am due to begin work for a full upper denture on 17/11 due to the loss of all byt 4 of my upper teeth. This was due to gum disease causing bone loss, passed down from my parents! My dentist tells me that an implant to fix a denture in would not stay put due to bone loss? Is this correct? Glad I found this site, and someone to answer my question, thank you!
A. Implants can usually be placed but you may need bone grafting to increase the amount of bone available
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Hello, After illness I need probably 4 upper jaw extractions this will leave me needing a full top denture. I cannot imagine wearing the type of denture I associate with my grandparents so I would like lifelike (no palate) denture secured by mini-implants that I hope can be implanted where the remaining teeth are coming out. I do not know of your practice but in the first instance can you give me an idea of cost to complete this procedure with avery lifelike and not mass-produced denture?
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