I have lost a tooth but do not have the finances for an implant, will a denture work just as well?
Q.
Hi,
A couple of days ago I had a molar removed from my bottom jaw (2nd from the back on the left) due to it being rather damaged. Having already briefly discussed options with my dentist, I am aware that a dental implant would be my best option (as the teeth on either side are perfectly healthy). However, I face the problem that I am a student so for the minute £2000+ is a little out of my price range. Having been made aware that the neighbouring teeth can move around and the tooth above may move down, I was wondering if a single denture may be sufficient as a temporary option to stop any movement occurring until financially an implant is a viable option. Also, once the molar was extracted, my dentist commented on how long and curved the roots of the tooth were. I was wondering if this may have an impact on the possibility of having an implant fitted or may pose any complications?
Hi,
A couple of days ago I had a molar removed from my bottom jaw (2nd from the back on the left) due to it being rather damaged. Having already briefly discussed options with my dentist, I am aware that a dental implant would be my best option (as the teeth on either side are perfectly healthy). However, I face the problem that I am a student so for the minute £2000+ is a little out of my price range. Having been made aware that the neighbouring teeth can move around and the tooth above may move down, I was wondering if a single denture may be sufficient as a temporary option to stop any movement occurring until financially an implant is a viable option. Also, once the molar was extracted, my dentist commented on how long and curved the roots of the tooth were. I was wondering if this may have an impact on the possibility of having an implant fitted or may pose any complications?
A.
An implant in this site needs to accurately locate the nerve that runs in the jawbone beneath the molar teeth. damage to this nerve would cause a permanant numb lip. Generally the long roots would suggest that adequate bone for an implant is likely. However if the curved root causes problems when extracted you may have more bone loss during healing after the extraction which would be unfavourable.
An implant in this site needs to accurately locate the nerve that runs in the jawbone beneath the molar teeth. damage to this nerve would cause a permanant numb lip. Generally the long roots would suggest that adequate bone for an implant is likely. However if the curved root causes problems when extracted you may have more bone loss during healing after the extraction which would be unfavourable.
Often it is best to keep the tooth with a long term temporary ( about 2yrs) if possible so that when finances allow the tooth is taken out by the person placing the implant. The best time to place an implant is about 8 weeks in most cases as the initial healing has taken place but the tooth socket remains as a guide for the implant and bone shrinkage does not have time to take place. call the practice for further details if not clear Rob
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