Ive a broken crown and my dentist say i need a bone graft and a dental implant is it normal?
Q. Hi I had a root canal less than 2 years ago and the crown broke last week. I went to a different dentist as I had moved out of town. He ex-rayed my tooth and told me that I should have a bone graft and a dental implant. I was reading this site regarding implants and am wondering now if he could tell that I need a bone graft by my ex-ray. I have no pain because the original treatment was for a root canal. I am going to do the implant, however am wondering if he could assess the need for the bone graft prior to the surgery. Also, what is the down time normally associated with this procedure?
A. Your dentist might be able to tell you need a bone graft if the gum contour is poor or there is a chronic infection causing bone loss. there are 2 types of bone graft. A block graft taken from the lower jaw is perhaps best used for larger bone defects and will leave your mouth sore for 2 weeks. A bone graft using artificial bone, usually animal derived can be used for smaller defects but leaves less post-operative sweling and soreness.
How long will i be able to go between having an onlay bone graft and have dental implants put in? I have been told 6 months otherwise the bone will be absorbed and rendered useless. I am unable to find anywhere that says this is true or false.
I wish to have 2 front teeth two stage implants. I have already in my possession relevant x rays and Ct scan and need to know: if I have enough bone to carry out this procedure, If I need bone grafting either real or synthetic a full and detailed estimate for this procedure (excluding sedation) a time frame for the entire procedure. Thank you
I am booked to have a bone graft removed next Wednesday but wanted to ask what would happen if this procedure was not undertaken? You mentioned there was an “outside chance” of it succeeding but presumably thissmall chance is removed if the graft is taken out. If left alone would thegum simply close and be pain free? I realise I should have asked this on Tuesday but you seemed preoccupied with your computer glitches! Many thanks for your time
Hi I had bone grafted from my chin on to my upper gum about 9 months ago now, and my chin is still slightly numb. I have also had two serious bouts of sinusitus so have been unable to have the implant as yet. The questions I would like to ask is (a) is it normal for my chin still to be numb, and (b) do you think the sinusitus is related to the bone graft?
Yes the chin can take a while for the nerves to recover from the graft.the sinusitis could be unrelated, it really depends where the block was placed in the upper jaw. If it was used around the sinus it could be related??
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