Posts Tagged ‘Bone shrinkage’

How Can A ‘Deep Bite’ Be Treated Correctly?

Monday, August 12th, 2013
Q.

Hi Andrew. I’m hoping you can help me. You see, I have, what my private dentist calls a ‘deep’ or ‘traumatic’ bite which is causing me all sorts of problems such as bone shrinkage (front bottom, not extensive) leading to loosening of teeth , broken and chipped teeth and receding gums. They don’t , however, seem to have any answers!
I don’t want dentures if it can be helped and I guess implants would be a problem due to bone shrinkage (and cost). Any ideas what could help me. It’s a problem that’s really getting to me know and as I said causing a number of big problems. If my dentist can’t help me right now then I don’t know  who can! I haven’t been referred to anyone either. Any ideas for me? Big thanks! 

A.
Hi and thanks for your questio… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

The bone used for dental implant treatment has failed, now what?

Monday, August 6th, 2012
Q.

My partner started implant treatment for a front tooth. The implant was put in, but the gum started to deteriate. He has now had a number of bone and gum grafts, but they all fail and now seem to be worse than when it was started.

The gum has been taken from his palette and the front of his mouth, is secured by stitches. After a few days however the gum disapears.

One of the dentists suggested the bone be removed from his chin, as the bone imported isnt working.

The dentist has provided little advice, and we dont know where it will go from here.

Do you have any advice?

A.
Its hard to tell you without s… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Can you tell me the advantages/disadvantages of both implants and bridges?

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Q.
I either require a bridge or a dental implant and do not know which one to choose, could you point out the advantages/ disadvantages of both these procedures?The tooth which needs removing is my right upper second molar many thanks helen,
A.
An implant is an independent t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I am 22 and want to have my decayed teeth removed and replaced with dentures. How much would it cost?

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
Q.
Hi, I am 22 years old and i was wondering if i would be allowed dentures. All of my back teeth are badly decayed. And i think quite infected. Is it a stupid idea having them all taken out and replaced with false teeth at my age? and how much would it cost? ,
A.
In my experience patients who … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Does a bridge help to prevent bone loss?

Monday, March 1st, 2010
Q.
Implants seem like a great solution to missing teeth but they are expensive and take a long time especially as I need bone grafts too. Would a bridge, say for my two front teeth slow done bone loss as much as implants?,
A.
A bridge won’t stop bone loss … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Will dental implants fill out my face again?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Q.
I have facial sagging due to loss of all lower back molars going back a no of years (9 teeth in a row in front)I cannot afford implants just now & have been told I would need bone grafting to that area due to shrinkage of bone, my current dentist is supplying a partial denture to help with bite meeting upper teeth. Will future implants “fill out” my face again? I am still considered a very attractive woman for my age-41 but don’t feel confident in self.,
A.
The implants will really stop … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore