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11-07-2009, 10:43 AM
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Implants?
I have hereditary bone loss in my upper jaw, and face the fitting of an upper full denture in 2 weeks time on the nhs.
My dentist tells me I would not be suitable for implants to aid a denture fixture?
Is that correct?
Many thanks, great site for people like me looking for answers!
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11-10-2009, 01:31 PM
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No, everybody can usually be treated with dental implants. However, if you do not have enough bone at the moment, then some more bone will have to be generated by grafting.
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11-11-2009, 12:13 AM
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Thank you for the reply, that is good to know I will look into it further :-)
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11-11-2009, 10:40 AM
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good luck, let me know how you get on and i will try and help with advice if i can
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11-11-2009, 10:46 PM
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Could I just ask another question? If I had implants, would the bone not regress further and cause the posts to become loose? That has been the only problem with my teeth. I have always gone for regular check ups, and not had any dental treatment for over 30 yrs. All the teeth that I have lost were in good condition, it was the bone loss that caused them to come out one after another! :-( Luckily I am not as young as I was, and really sympathise with those in their 20's who have the same problem.
Thanks again for your quick reply, this site is brilliant! Thanks again.
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11-16-2009, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NSI
Could I just ask another question? If I had implants, would the bone not regress further and cause the posts to become loose? That has been the only problem with my teeth. I have always gone for regular check ups, and not had any dental treatment for over 30 yrs. All the teeth that I have lost were in good condition, it was the bone loss that caused them to come out one after another!
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Not always, and you should have had some gum treatment in the past, then they may not have fallen out.
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21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7LR
Woodborough House
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11-16-2009, 10:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NSI
Could I just ask another question? If I had implants, would the bone not regress further and cause the posts to become loose? That has been the only problem with my teeth. I have always gone for regular check ups, and not had any dental treatment for over 30 yrs. All the teeth that I have lost were in good condition, it was the bone loss that caused them to come out one after another! :-( Luckily I am not as young as I was, and really sympathise with those in their 20's who have the same problem.
Thanks again for your quick reply, this site is brilliant! Thanks again.
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Thanks for the reply, I did have a lot of gum treatment at a London hospital I believe it was deep root cleaning and was very painful. At that time I only had receding gums, which were causing sensitivity.
I cleaned with the special brushes provided, and flossed but nothing seemed to stop the problem!
Thanks for the info on the implants, that is encouraging.
NSI
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11-24-2009, 04:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NSI
Thanks for the reply, I did have a lot of gum treatment at a London hospital I believe it was deep root cleaning and was very painful. At that time I only had receding gums, which were causing sensitivity.
I cleaned with the special brushes provided, and flossed but nothing seemed to stop the problem!
Thanks for the info on the implants, that is encouraging.
NSI
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Hi NSI, hopefully you did not mind me being a wee bit tongue in cheek. Receding gums are associated with bone loss, were you smoking?
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11-25-2009, 12:53 AM
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11-25-2009, 01:51 PM
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giving up smoking is a good idea- telling someone they can't have implants unless they have given up smoking for a year is perverse
smoking is a risk factor when considering treatment and not a contraindication
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General Dental Council Registered Specialist in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics
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Woodborough House
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Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond. ~Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605
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