Posts Tagged ‘dental implant suitability’

I Am 17 Years Old And I’m Wondering If I’m A Suitable Candidate For Dental Implants?

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014
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Hello Dr Hughes,

I am 17 years old and have two congenitally missing lateral incisors. I underwent orthodontic treatment and received a bridge on the NHS. I was extremely unhappy with this bridge as it was very conspicuous and unnatural looking. I then switched dentists where I received a much more natural looking bridge but I am still not entirely happy with it. I was wondering whether I am a suitable candidate for dental implants. My current dentist suggests that from my X-rays that I am not as the available gum space is too small, from what I can remember it measured roughly 3mm on the left and 3.5mm on the right. It would be great to get your advice on this. Thank you!

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I’ve Been Told I Have Good Bone Structure. Would I Be A Suitable Candidate For Dental Implants?

Thursday, March 27th, 2014
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Hello Andrew. For many years, I have hardly had any teeth on my top set, they are very worn away I have tried a set of over dentures a few years ago which didn’t work out for me. The dentist’s I’ve been too,(which is a few) have been concerned about my bite. After all the years I have been like this my bottom set are still quite good. I am told that I have a good bone structure and I was wondering if I would be a candidate to have implants fitted? Thank you for your time.
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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

My Husband Struggles To Eat Properly As His Dentures Don’t Stay Firm, Can He Have Implants To Solve This Problem?

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
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Hello Dr Patel, what I’d like to mention is about my husband who currently has no bottom teeth and a top denture, he had a bottom denture made but does not wear it as it does not stay firm when eating or talking. He has trouble eating a lot of foods, as he cannot chew it properly, eg: Salads, he cannot chew lettuce, most other foods he just sucks or mushes with his tongue, not very enjoyable for him. I have heard previously that you can get two screw in teeth and then a denture that will clip to these, hence no movement of bottom plate. Was wondering what cost would be involved and how long procedure would take? I really hope you can help us sort this out.

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I cannot have dental implants so would it be possible for me to have a dental bridge instead?

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
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i have been told i cannot have dental implants due to my worn out jaw bone, wud it be possible to have a bridge even when my teeth are very worn on the bottom and i only have a few teeth to hold the bridge would it be possible to cement a bridge in another way so i can fill th gap at the front of my mouth as i am embarrassed to talk and its ruin in my life i cannot wear dentures at all i have had some good ones made but its no use i need something secure inside my mouth so i dont feel as though i am choking i really need this work done i feel as though people have just experimented on my teeth in the passed and i am now 50 and need to feel more confident it effects my work and everything having that tooth missing plus i have no back teeth thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes