I have sjogrens syndrome and my dentist tells me I need to have dentures. Other options?
Q.
Hello doctor, I have sjogrens syndrome and now have a mouthful of crowns all of which are shifting and my dentist has said that in the near future they will have to be replaced. I do have one real tooth left which he is going to have to completely remove this month. The only options he has given me is a mouthful of dentures, which horrifies me at aged 39! My dentist thinks that implants will not work because of the sjogens and because periodically I have to take steroids. I just wondered what are your thoughts and experiences on implants and sjogrens patients? thank you for your time
Hello doctor, I have sjogrens syndrome and now have a mouthful of crowns all of which are shifting and my dentist has said that in the near future they will have to be replaced. I do have one real tooth left which he is going to have to completely remove this month. The only options he has given me is a mouthful of dentures, which horrifies me at aged 39! My dentist thinks that implants will not work because of the sjogens and because periodically I have to take steroids. I just wondered what are your thoughts and experiences on implants and sjogrens patients? thank you for your time
A.
Hello. There can be complications but less so than dentures. Dentures can be very uncomfortable for patients with a dry mouth, maybe seek a second opinion from an implant dentist in your area. hope this helps
Hello. There can be complications but less so than dentures. Dentures can be very uncomfortable for patients with a dry mouth, maybe seek a second opinion from an implant dentist in your area. hope this helps
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