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I HAVE 5 TEETH MISSING 2 TOGETHER ON TOP RIGHT NEXT TO MY EYE TOOTH 2 TOGETHER BOTTOM LEFT NEXT TO LAST INCISOR AND ONE ON BOTTOM RIGHT SECOND MOLAR. WHAT WOULD THESE COST TO REPLACE WITH IMPLANTS CONSIDERING THAT THE BONE IS HEALTHY ?
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I want implants to replace my 5 missing teeth. Can this be done?
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011Can you have an implant years after the tooth has been removed?
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011Q.
How long after the removal of a tooth can I have an implant? Is 20 years too long? At that time, I lost a tooth and had a bridge fitted. However, my back, upper tooth which was supporting the bridge, has broken and had to be removed. I could have it replaced with an implant and then have a new bridge fitted but I would prefer to have the implant where the original tooth was taken out. I would then just have a small gap at the very back of my mouth. My dentist is telling me that
a person can have an implant at any time but the dentist of a relative of mine told him that the implant had to be done within three months of losing the tooth. Which is correct?
What are my options for filling in gaps between teeth?
Monday, May 23rd, 2011Q.
I Have 12 Teeth At The Top An I Believe I Am Suppose To Have 16 And They’re Are Gaps In The Front That Are Real Noticeable I Have A Gap In Between My Central Incisors I Am Missing My Lateral Incisors So I Have A Gap Between My Canine cuspid And First Bicuspid As Well What Do You Think I Should Do? I Do Not Want Implants Thats Too Much Of A Wait Game I Just Want My Gaps Gone With No Drilling Or Pain. I Am Embarrassed To Smile I Cover My Teeth When I Laugh. I Just Want To Be Able To Take A Picture With A Beautiful Smile. That Would Boost My Confidence Up High.
Will I be eligible for implants on the NHS?
Monday, May 23rd, 2011Q.
Hello Mr Tennet
I would like 1 or 2 implants for the right side bottom very rear. I have never had the full compliment of teeth perhaps 2 short of any diagram I have seen.
I had the bottom very rear tooth extracted last week, there was a cap and the original base had split, the tooth infront has been missing for about 58 years, when I was a child I had mumps and toothache the dentist at the time with a doctor present took out a newly grown tooth.
From yourself I really would like an idea of the cost of an implant and if there is any National financial help ie disabled OAP that can be put toward the costs. I do attend a National Health dentist but the cost quoted is far beyond any expectation.
I need my decayed front and wisdom teeth replaced with implants, what is the cost?
Monday, May 23rd, 2011Q.
Hi Rob,
Last year i had an accident and lost one of my front teeth completely and had the other snapped in half.
I have begun treatment and have since had root canal treatment in the snapped tooth, which has since grayed.
I have been wearing a denture for the last 12 months, but have always had the intention of implants.
I also have very decayed wisdom teeth and am in no doubt that they need pulling.
Firstly I would like to know if my wisdom teeth would hinder any treatments in the front of my mouth?
Secondly would a crown would be suitable for my snapped tooth with it being grey and having undergone root canal? (this would be to go along side an implant for the missing tooth)
And also, I am currently a NHS patient. Other than the obvious cost of the implant, can any of the cosmetic treatment i may be offered be covered by the NHS?
Thank you
How long will it take for my husband to have implants and crowns instead of dentures?
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011Q.
My husband has just had his 4 front teeth taken out & now wears dentures. His bone & gums are in terrible condition, but we have been told that he might be able to have injections to rebuild bone & gums, then have implants with a bridge! How long does this procedure take & is there an estimated cost. He has only had dentures for a few days, but I don’t think its suiting him. How long will he have to wait for the process to start. He doesn’t have any infection in his gum, so will he have to wait long? My husband is only 42 so dentures for the rest of his life is not an option! Help!
I had a very bad reaction to implants and have been told that I may have to wear dentures, what are my options?
Monday, May 16th, 2011Q.
Dear Dr. Glaister
I had an implant of one of my front teeth because one of the posts from my front bridge decayed and actually worked its way out through the back of my bridge which was following 2 years of trying to treat this by my dentist with cleaning, etc. I subsequently had the bridge removed (only 2 of the teeth, one tooth was left from the bridge) and had the root of the decayed tooth extracted. I was then given three options, one being an implant with an abutment, a bridge filing down a 4th tooth or a denture. I opted for the implant, as I thought this was the best option at the beginning of October 2009. I had to have a bone graft as the dentist commented after performing the implant that my bone wasn’t particularly good. I have had my third check up today and have been told that it doesn’t appear to have taken and although I have another check up at the beginning of February, it is likely that I will have to have it removed. I had a very bad reaction when the implant was initially done, a very swollen face and couldn’t face it again. I asked what would happen and was told by the dentist that I could redo the implant(!!) or resign myself to dentures! I am not very pleased about this, apart from parting with £1,000, as I was never advised that it might fail. If I had been told this, I might have chosen a different avenue. Could you advise me please?
Should I get an implant or a fixed bridge for the front of my mouth?
Monday, May 16th, 2011Q.
I have been advised by my dentist that an implant for one of my front teeth that has been removed will offer no significant aesthetic or functional benefits to a fixed bridge, given that I am having the teeth adjacent to the front tooth concerned crowned as part of a wider cosmetic dentistry plan. My dentist says that the additional costs associated with an implant would not be justified in my particular case.
Do you consider that the aesthetic results from implants are always more natural than the potential results from a fixed bridge-I am a little apprehensive about a fixed bridge looking false and “joined up”
Many thanks
I am 18 years old and have terrible teeth, can you help?
Monday, May 16th, 2011Q.
Hi,
I am enquiring about ‘dental implants’
I am 18 years old and have struggled with my teeth all my life! I have no confidence because of them and have recently been put on anti depressants because of it.
The teeth a have a problem with are my 4 front teeth on the upper jaw. They are misaligned and totally yellow. the middle of the 2 front teeth actually fell out when i was 14 and now the filling is turning black. My upper jaw is also over shot so when i smile it is only the upper teeth that show.
I have discussed many things with different dentists but i feel the only thing for me is to have them removed and replaced.
Could you please offer me your advice as i am now finacially ready to take a step towards a nicer smile!!
Thanks for your time x
Not happy with my new implanted dentures. What should I do?
Thursday, May 12th, 2011Q.
Hi Dr Tennet
I wonder if you can help me.I recently completed an upper dental implant procedure. The four implants have been very successful.However the over denture constructed for me has left me feeling depressed.I had it fitted last Monday and friends have been asking me what’s wrong with my face.There are a number of issues with the over denture. The procedure carried out was implants and bar metal work.. which of course secures the denture .To be honest it looks worse than the ordinary denture it has replaced.The front teeth are too prominent and ‘puff” the area above my top lip up…There is a very obvious gap on the curve of the denture where it meets my palate…this is causing real problems with my speech. The actual teeth are ridiculously even despite asking that this not be done.They look like a cheap denture not £8000 worth of re-constructive dentistry. I am also suffering two sore spots…I know its early days but I simply feel that the over denture is a poor fit and design.To be honest I would feel happier with my old denture back. I am not a complainer by nature but I am so unhappy with the final result.
It is only having ‘lived’ with the over denture for a week or so that I am now acutely aware of the problems. I would be so grateful for some advice…I have not contacted the dentist yet. Do you think things can be sorted out.I am a teacher and my voice is my trade…can you offer me some advice please…what should I do ?
