I have lost my front tooth is dental implant the right option

Q. Hi Rob I want a permanent solution to my smile. I had an overbite when I was a kid and to correct this I had porcelain crowns in my upper jaw. Since then I have lost my front two teeth which has now been replaced by a platics denture, which is annoying and affecting my eating. After lots of research I think my answer is a dental implant. I do smoke and also have HIV (but my health is good) Could you please advise what options would be avaiable to me. I would like to try and keep costs down and wondered what would be avaiable at what price. Kindest Regards 

A. The biggest question is whether you have a good volume of residual bone where you lost the teeth. Dental implants need to anchored in healthy bone. If you have lost a lot of bone you will need an additional bone graft procedure. Most implantologists would want you to quit smoking before starting treatment.Cost of a single tooth crown and implant £2500- 3000 including minor bone shaping but major bone grafts would be in addition and costed for the specific case.Regards Rob0121 643 0610 for further information.

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

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