Can I have a dental implant if my tooth was removed 6 months ago

Published July 4th, 2008 by Dr Kailesh Solanki

Q. I have removed uper left no 6 tooth 6 months ago. Now I want dental implant. Let me know if it is possible
 
A. hi many thanks for your enquiry. as long as there is enough bone in this region to house a dental implant there is no reason why it would not be possible. [...]

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My dentist says that I do not have enough bone for a dental implant

Published May 29th, 2008 by Dr Justin Glaister

Q. I have just been informed by my dentist that I may not have enough bone for a dental implant. I’m 38, healthy and active. Should I seek a second opinion or request a CT scan. They have offered to slice the gum open to check for sure. It all sounds a bit vague really. [...]

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I have a root infected molar tooth should I have an implant

Published April 2nd, 2008 by Dr Komal Suri

Q. I have a molar tooth which has been root filled & has had a crown for several years. An infection developed in the gum root which was treated by antiobiotics but my dentist is certain it will recur & has advised removal of this tooth. If I want an implant how long should I [...]

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Do I need to remove my braces before a dental implant?

Published March 9th, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. I had my braces for 17 months now and need an implant. Will they be removing my braces before the implant
A. Dear A,
In general the orthodontic stage of the treatment will be completed and a night time retainer will be made prior to the commencement of implant treatment.
Regards,
Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Aviva Cosmetic [...]

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What sort of dental crown should I get for £1500 ?

Published February 24th, 2008 by Dr Rob Tennet

Q. My dentist recommends a titanium implant at £1634 for a missing incisor. He says this will also require an anterior crown at £1500. This seems expensive for a crown. What sort of quality ought I expect for this sort of money?
A. Dear M
A very good crown
While judging on cost alone is not easy to [...]

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If i have a bridge on 3 implants will the new teeth need to be thicker than my own?

Published February 24th, 2008 by Dr Justin Glaister

Q. I have 6 missing front teeth. If I have 3 implants and then a bridge for the 6 teeth will the new teeth be the same thickness as my real teeth or will they have to be thicker to make the bridge strong enough.
A. The restorations should be around the same thickness of you’re [...]

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i have a cracked tooth after a filling do I need an implant?

Published February 19th, 2008 by Dr Rob Tennet

Q. I had a filling replaced on the advice of my dentist. When the filling was drilled out she told me my tooth had cracked in the median plane (lower molar I think number 2- it’s the one that my brace was attached to) the tooth is now causing me real pain - the dentist [...]

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