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Could the dental implants be placed at the time the teeth is removed

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:33:35 +0000

Q. I am considering a complete lower jaw implant procedure that will involve removal of some remaining teeth. Would I have to wait for a healing period after extractions, or could the implants be placed at the time the teeth are removed.

A. If the bone is sound then place the plants at the same time if possible

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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I am assuming that my implants for full dentures causing neck pain.

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:39:06 +0000

Q. I had mini implants for full dentures in August but have been experiencing severe pain in my neck head & ears for several weeks. Could this be caused by the implants?

A. It is unlikely it is coming form the implants but may be muscle spasm that could be due to how the dentures bite together. Obviously please see your implant dentist asap

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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I am on alendronic acid and thyroxine spine treatment will it affect possible implant?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:13:55 +0000

Q. Dental Implant – I am 65 and have osteoporosis and severe spondylosis of the spine, I am currently on alendronic acid for the osteoporsis & spine, and thyroxine – will this affect any possible implant?

A. HiIt is very importaant for your implant dentist to be in contact with your gp and consultant to see if dental implants would be suitable.

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough, Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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What ball park figure would be acceptable for having implant?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:45:24 +0000

Q. I am 63, had five front teeth ( 4 incisors and one cuspid) removed between the age of 17 and 21. I have all my other teeth intact. I have never got used to a partial, and wondered if there was anything else I could try at my age and so long after removal. ie implants of some sort. I know that if there is not enough bone left it can theoretically be grafted from elsewhere, but realistically, do you think this is possible and what sort of ball park figure would I be looking at if it were?

A. This is possible but you will need a CT scan to be properly assessed. A ball park figure for this type of treatment would be !0k to 15K depending on how difficult the case is

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Does health issues like high blood pressure and others have effect on dental surgery?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:17:35 +0000

Q. Would having very high blood pressure mean implants were dangerous, what other health problems would be a problem

A. If you have high blood pressure it is likely that you are on medication which would need to be taken into consideration with any surgery. Other health problems can be a potential problem such as diabetes, leukemia, Pagets disease etc and would also need to be properly asessed before treatment begins

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I am sick of dentures can I have implants at my age?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:06:39 +0000

Q. I am 58 and had all mt top teeth taken out on the advice of my dentist 30years ago. I dont think this would be the advice now as I only had a couple of bad teeth and two missing. my question is would I be able to have implants as I have tried dentures but they make me physically sick and I cannot wear them. thank you

A. Implants are definitely a possibility but you need to be assessed for available bone using a CT scanner and you may need bone grafts

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Should I consider implants over braces I have time issues?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:52:52 +0000

Q. One of my front teeth is not aligned with the others because it was taken out a little bit late in my childhood years while removing the milk teeth. Now am 28 and I would like it aligned with the other teeth. Braces take a long time to realign teeth, thats why I wanted to choose a dental implant. What is the process of getting a dental implant and its advantages or disavantages over the other methods.

A. Braces can take as little as 8 weeks to realign your front teeth – far better than an implant

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Can old age person have dental implants and teeth whitening?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:35:04 +0000

Q. Hello, my mother who is 76 wants to have her front teeth made less prominent.she has been told by her dentist that dental in plants would help and also to have teeth whitening. I was woundering if porcelain cosmetic crownds would be just as good, also cheaper.

A. This may be the case if the teeth underneath are healthy and the gum health is good. A diagnostic waxup to assess the position of teeth will be necessary before proceeding – hope this helps

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How long can teeth sustain without supporting dental bridge?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:33:34 +0000

Q. Hello I recently had a bridge removed containing 2 molars and 1 pre molar it was a 3 bridge how long could I go without any teeth missing the teeth numbers are 17-19 I will eventually will recieve implants when I can afford it

A. The stability of your teeth and jawbone varys from person to person. It is best that the dentist responsible for the implants gets to review the stability from time to time. Interest free schemes are available in some practices.For details of dental implant payments schemes that are interest free call Amy on 0121 643 0610.Rob

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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Its been years since I smiled due to my bad teeth can you help?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:53:35 +0000

Q. Hi, i have very bad teeth which includes a few missing(8 or 9)inc the two either side of my top two front teeth, is it possible to have bridges permanantly fitted to pins , also i would be interested in knowing the advantages and dissadvantages of having all my teeth removed. i know this sounds drastic but it has been many years since i smiled while showing my teeth

A. The best options are likely to be bridges , dentures supported by implants or your own teeth / gum. The only way to know which is best in your situation is to start with a clinical assesment with a dentist. StJohns Dental Practice offer a free initial assesment to decide the best route to investigate call 0121 643 0610.rob

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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