Ive been told i need get my canines removed and after 6 months get the implant is it correct?
Q. Hi I have gum recession and due to a prior orthodontic surgery (in which the roots of my 2 canines were cut off) my canines are loose. I have been told that I should get these removed, have gum grafting and also some bone grafting above the canines then after 6 months get the implants put in (will have a false tooth plate in mean time). My periodontist assures me that with this treatment I should get my smile back and the implants will last as long as a regular tooth. My query is how much would this cost in UK (i am an expat overseas and have been quoted £8000 for the above) but I am from Uk and will be returning shortly I would get alloplastic grafting here but have been told auto is the way to go is this true? Is the 6 months necessary?
A. Your own bone would produce the best results and after all that you have been through it shouldn’t be too much in addition. The six months is generally a good idea for predictability,grafts and implants can be placed simultaneously but it is higher risk because if the graft fails the situation less favourable if a second procedure is required.
Costs for grafting are variable and only accurate after a full case assesment
Rob
Costs for grafting are variable and only accurate after a full case assesment
Rob
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