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Immediate implants and teeth after removing teeth  can you get immediate implants and teeth after removing teeth:
I currently have a denture on the top (had a few years) and want (need)to get all my lowers ...

When should I consider implants/dentures?  I'm a 45 year old female. I inherited the bad teeth gene from my father and have had numerous procedures performed, beginning when I was seven. These include:...

Allergic to anesthesia  What if a patient is allergic to anesthesia? What other type of product can i put on a person who is allergic to anesthetic products?

Cantilever bridge  I have a failing bridge on my UR1,2,3. Ur3 needs to be extracted which I want to replace with an implant. I have been recommended to have a cantilever ...

Sinus lift and implant - worried about pain involved.  what kind of pain is involved following both a sinus lift and an implant? What kind of pain control is provided post procedure? Thank you.

Is it the implant that is causing my problem?  I have had 18 (yes 18) implants. These have all been root canals that have gone bad. For the most part they have given me little or no problems....except ...

Extracting dental implants  I am a 25 year old guy.

I lost my front tooth when I was 10 year old and my doctor solved the gap by fixing an implant.
Two years ago I aligned my ...

Problems with a dental implant  I have had 2 dental implants. I am in the process of changing dentist and want to better educate myself on the dental implant process. From my records ...

what are the different type of dental implants  Hi,

What are the different type of dental implants?
Are there brads that are better than the others"
Are there post or crowns that are better than ...

HELP!!!  I am getting a tooth implant (lateral) done, and my wisdom teeth pulled out. How bad is the pain/recovery factor?

My mom is a Nurse Practitioner, and ...

Go without teeth for a while?  I want dental implants on my upper teeth all of them on the top. if i do this can it be done all in one day or will i have to go without teeth for a while?...

Veneer over a baby tooth  Veneer over a baby tooth and its fallen out :
4 years ago my dentist gave me 20 veneers .. What I didn't know and wasn't told is that my Lateral tooth ...

Told ALL my teeth need to be removed and replaced - is this common?  I am a white male age 33 who smokes and was recently told that due to severe periodontal disease i needed to have my teeth (upper and lower) removed and ...

Endosteal implant front tooth question  My dentist broke my front tooth when doing root canal five years back. He screwed in a metal pin to hold the fake tooth. Now I can feel the fake tooth ...

Smoke after dental implants  How soon can I smoke after dental implants?

what about chewing tobacco?  I dont smoke but I chew. Would that affect the procedure like smoking?

2 crowns on 3 posts  I have had implants for two molars and the periodontist placed 3 implants for those 2 molars. How common is that? Why not one for each tooth? Each implant ...

Do I need to replace a molar after extraction?  Tooth #14, second from back molar, has been recommended to be extracted. My Endodontist said a root canal would only have a 50/50 chance of saving tooth ...

Failing Bicon Implants  Oh boy, where to start. I am a 28 year old female and about 10 years ago I had two Bicon Implants placed in the space for teeth 7 and 8.

My "baby"...

Bar or not?  I have 6 implants on top and 4 on the bottom. I'm ready for the teeth(crowns) to be attached and my dentist wants to put a bar on top.
At $6000 my question ...

Dental implants  Hi I just had a partial denture put in the front of my mouth. The teeth that were removed was one of the very front ones and then the bit smaller one beside ...

Pain After mini-implants  I had 6 mini implants put in on 6/26/10 ---ALL ON THE UPPER. (I HAVE WORN A DENTURE SINCE I WAS 16YRS OLD)The pain has Been CONSTANT since then. I can'...

My front tooth has fallen out  I am a 45 year old college teacher, female in good health, my teeth have been giving me trouble lately though.My front tooth has fallen out and my dentist ...

Dental Implants - Central incisors  Hi,

I was born with hypodontia and i am missing a number of my adult teeth, consequently i have lost a large amount of bone.

I recently underwent ...

Full Upper Overdenture on Implants versus Permanent Denture on Implants  Three years ago I had a sinus lift with bone grafting on the upper jaw with my own bone taken from the hip followed by 8 implants 6 months later, then ...

DDS vs. AACD  I have seen a DDS dentist about getting an implant and I went through all the procedures to get me ready for the surgery like, all x-rays and check ups ...

Off White tooth cement is visible through tooth  My wife had a front tooth implant that came loose. The periodontist used temporary cement as my wife was not happy with the end results nor the periodontist ...

teeth correction  I am 42 years male - can I get my teeth corrected at this age ? What are the modern methods for teeth correction ?

Surgical Template For Implant Placement  Please explain how to make a surgical template for implant placement without using ct scan or cad-cam? Please explain technique of fabrication?

Planning to have implants to replace bridge  Last month a had a bridge done for tooth number 11,12,13. After doing some research about implants I decided that I wanted an implant instead to replace ...

Age limit for Dental Implants?  Is there an age limit for Dental Implants? I'm a 14 year old girl and I am missing one of my front teeth; my lateral incisor.
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Failed second implant attempt  I had a sinus lift on #14 , then an implant that failed. The oral surgeon tried a second implant, and that failed. He does not want to try a third. Two ...

Dental Implant - fell out  Mr upper molar dental implant tooth fell out, can it be screwed back in?

Failed attempt at TAD insertion by Ortho  A Failed attempt at TAD insertion by Ortho :
my ortho attempted to insert a tad and could not get it into the bone because it was extremely painful. He ...

Have an implant a year or two after having a tooth removed.  I am just wondering if I can have an implant a year or two after having a tooth removed.

Can Implants Be Repositioned  I had an implant done about 12 yrs ago ( front right tooth )....The dentist was not happy with the color( I was !! )and told me she would not " permanently ...

Surgically remove the tooth and replace it with an implant  My 20 year old daughter has tooth no 15 (12 year molar on top) that is impacted. All other 12 year molars are all out and fine.


Her dentist wants ...

MINI IMPLANT THAT FAILED  I have a mini implant that failed and through a cat scan found to be laying near my sinus wall. What should I do?***z-c2-ad.shtml***

Bleeding around abutments  I have my implants unveiled Thursday and it is Saturday and my mouth is still throbbing and bleeding. Should I be concerned?

Second Molar Implants  My dentist does not recommend second molar implants. I really do not want a hole in my mouth. Can I find reputable professionals who have experience in ...

Nobel Retention Devices  After a couple of failed implants I am now ready for the final denture. The prosthetic dentist keeps having me come back as he puts in different colored ...

Allergic to Titanium  I am allergic to Titanium and all metals on contact with skin and because of other allergies and symptoms, I am afraid I may be allergic to Titanium implants....

Bone graft question  What does the dental bone graft look like?

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Dental implant rejected - gum does not close  Dental implant rejected - gum does not close:

My brother, who lives in Brussels, got a dental implant that his gum and jaw rejected. So the implant ...

Getting 3 dental imlants with no anesthia  I am getting implants next week. My dentist said anesthesia is not required & not covered by insurance. He says there is minimal pain & I can go back to ...

Extraction, bone grafting and implant placement on the same day.  What's the risk of having extraction, bone grafting and implant done on the same day?




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Top of implant showing!  It has been almost two weeks since I had the implant put in my lower right. One of the stitches fell out and when I went back to the dentist he removed ...

Pain When Abutment And Crown Placed  Pain When Abutment And Crown Placed:

I had molar #3 pulled on 2-2009 and bone graft done. In may or June 09 I had the base of the implant put in and ...

Six Dental Implants In One Appointment  I was told I could get six dental implants in one appointment and I would be put to sleep.
Is it recommended to do so many dental implants at the same ...

Smell of metal after tooth implant  I had 2 implants on the left upper gums. I have been smelling a little smell of iron in my nose. What is this? Is it normal?
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Healing Abutment Vs Crown Abutment  Healing abutment vs crown abutment -
About a 1 1/2 years ago I had an implant placed in my 2nd molar in the upper left side of my mouth. A healing abutment ...

Candidate For Dental Implants  Who is the right candidate for dental implants?

Hi, I just had my second attempt of a dental implant being placed in my mouth after the first try did ...

Severe Periodontitis  I have severe periodontitis in my #31 molar and mild periodontitis in my lower gums. The pocket on the #31 molar is about 9mm, possibly 12mm, deep.

Is ...

Can One Dental Implant Hold A Lower Denture?  I have been under dental care since 4-09. I had 22 teeth removed, I am 46 years old and was fitted for dentures. The dentist also recommended dental implants ...

Dental Implant after many years of extraction  I am planning on getting a dental implant after many years of extraction:

I had my 2nd from the last molar in the lower jaw extracted in early 2005....

Cost of surgical kit  I need information about the cost of surgical kit that is seen on this website.
Thank you
Miguel
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Cold fusion in dental implants  I went through all the dental procedures with two upper implants. When it came to taking the screw out one of the implants - it came out. My dentist told ...

Age For Dental Implant  Age For Dental Implant - how old do I have to be to have a dental implant?

Thank you
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Thai Boxing And Dental Implants  I knocked my 4 front teeth out after falling off a bike and I now have dental implants. I've had them for about 10-11 months now. I do Thai boxing and ...

Is it possible to place an implant at lower jaw  12 years ago I have lost my Insizors of lower Jaw. I want to place an implant there. Is it possible now? If not, then please give me a suggestion... what ...

Does bone loss commence immediately after fracture or after extraction?  My tooth has broken and my dentist advised me to have a root canal. It is the main chewing molar on my upper jaw.

The tooth has been previously root ...

Dental implants side effects  sir can you tell me about the side effects of dental implants , are they long lasting , and what are the prohibition after this implants .
can i chew ...

Reputation of implant manufacturer's country....  My doctor is planning to install the Korean implants. Can anyone advise pros and cons of the Korean implants if any?
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Impant failure after 2 years  I had a front upper tooth implant 2 years ago. From day one the gum was always tender and my dentist said this was because the bone was thin at the front....

Tooth with an old root canal   I have a tooth with an old root canal that is leaking into my sinus cavity, causing an inflammation and constant greenish discharge.

I want to replace ...

Implant Protrudes Into Sinus Cavity  I had an implant in number 14 a year ago. I have not had the abutment because I still have pain. On the x-ray I see that the implant protrudes into the ...

Dental Implant Abutments  I was wondering if it is standard procedure for the Dentist to use one kind of an abutment when he first puts it in and a different one once the time comes ...

Antibiotics And Smiling  When i was a child I was given antibiotics. Did this effect the whiteness in my enamel or is it genetic ??? If so what can I do??? Not smiling Mitch.
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Mouth wash  I brush my teeth every day. Should i be using a mouth wash every Day ???
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Second Dental Implant?  My husband had a dental implant for years and about 4 years ago knocked it out in a car accident.

Is he able to get a second implant? After so much ...

Implant Crown/Abutment  The implant crown came off. The implant abutment is still on the implant, however, it looks as if one side of metal is missing.

What will the replacement ...

Dental implants in Gujarat  Please help me find a dentist who does implants in gujarat. i am visiting this November to rajkot.




Can you get me some information
nvbuch@yahoo....

How Long For A Dental Implant?  Hello, i wanted to know how long will it take for the implant to be ready. Also i wanted to know how much one implant costs.
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Is crown of implant cemented permanently?  Is crown of implant cemented permanently OR temporarily ?
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Dental implants Custom Tray Fabrication  Hi, I graduated from dental lab school a few years ago and currently only work in the prep dept. I found another lab job where i do more prep work and ...

Dental Implant Cement  Is it in case of implant of tooth it is cemented temporarily by implant cement and not permanently. Is this right method?

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I experience pain when I bite and chills throughout my head...  Following an Endopore implant by a surgeon i had an abutment and crown placed by my dentist. I continue to bite the inside of my cheek even though it has ...

Are dental implants fragile?  Here is the deal, when i was younger I use to do a lot of drugs. Now that i am older my teeth are fragile and just last night my front tooth cracked from ...

How soon can I go for a dental implant ?  I am a 42 year old male and during baseball on the weekend my tooth was knocked out. How soon can I go for a dental implant ????
Thanks
Michael K.
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After Having A Baby.  Hello,

My name is Jean from NC.

I have always had great teeth but, after having a baby I noticed that my gums bleed after I brush?

I also have ...

How long can you get an implant put in...  How long can you get an implant put in?
Around four years ago I had a tooth pulled and have a space. Is it too late to get an implant?
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Full teeth implants  Can u have implants if u have no teeth at all and wear dentures?
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Different dental implant manufacturers  I understand Implants originated in Sweden? Is there a difference between the different implant manufacturers?
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Dental implants - recent advancement  What is the latest and most recent advancement in the field of dental implants and any other latest discovery in the field of dentistry?
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Implantology??  Is Implantology a Specialty Area of Dentistry?
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New to Dental Implants  I am having dental implants placed for a few teeth I have recently lost. From the feedback I have received so far dental implants seems like the best solution ...

Pockets surrounding my teeth.  I have been going to the dentist and periodontist for many years now.
He tells me that i have pockets in my gums surrounding my teeth (size 3-5 mm).
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Can dental implants be used to replace molars?  My dentist said that it would be difficult to place dental implants in the far back of my mouth, especially the molar region.
He said the reason is there ...

implant perplexed in Ontario  Will an implant be successful in a bone graph done 2 years ago?
Is there any worries as to the strength of the bone to support the implant post?
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Periodonist or Endodonist First  As per my dentist,I need treatment both for my gums and root canal.


Please let me know whom I should see first, the Periodonist (for the gum treatment)...

Will I still have enough bone for a Dental Implant?  I am currently 17 years old, with a missing upper front left tooth. I had an accident with a wet floor and cracked it when I was in eighth grade, and ...

Broken at the crown line  First let me thank you for this well developed web site and the viewing of it. This resource is very well put together, easy to navigate and comprehensive....

Dental implant in a space created after extracting.  Can the implant be placed in a space created by extracting the lower first molar. the tooth has got extracted 3years ago and been replaced by white metal ...

Mini Implants, Traditional Implants or None?  Hi,

I had my third wisdom tooth from the back removed and now I'm trying to figure out what to do next.

1. What will happen to my teeth if I don'...

Help. Problems after jaw surgery.  I had jaw surgery on both jaws 6 months ago. I have recently been smelling a foul odor when I smile or when I pull my lip out! When I first started to ...

Implant pain after 3 weeks  I had an implant done over 6 months ago that failed. I waited for things to heal and then about three weeks ago I had it done again. I don't remember ...

Disadvantages of ITI dental implants ?  can anyone tell me what are the disadvantages of ITI dental implants ?

Jawbone pain   I wear dentures with a full upper plate and a partial bottom plate. A little over a year ago I had a lower tooth removed and the dentist used bone to build ...

Implants don't last forever - what happens afterwards?  Implants don't last forever:
Mid-20's, good health, no smoking no drugs... etc. Infection hit a third molar in upper jaw, dentist gave the usual "50/...

Immediately load 8 lower implants  is it possible to immediately load 8 lower implants with a bridge

Bone graft ( bovine) done simultaneously with the implant  Can I have a bone graft ( bovine) done simultaneously with the implant, and how long do I have to wait before I have the bridge fitted?

Post implant functions  Post implant functions:
Eating after implants -

I just had an implant installed. Two posts but one crown to act for two teeth. Lower left molars. Now ...

Failed Implant  Failed implant--do I try again or do a bridge?

After a root canal and two crowns, I was advised to have an implant on an upper back molar. I did--and ...

Eating after implants.  Eating after implants. -

I just had an implant installed. Two posts but one crown to act for two teeth. Lower left molars. Now that the final is put ...

The least expensive crown and abutment?  I'm healed from my implants being put in and I'm in the process of looking for someone to put in a three-bridge crown/implant.

How do I find the most ...

More information  what is the advantages of this system? is it available in the middle east? can we use the turbane with round speed around 200000? or need specail handpiece?...

Sinus lift recovery  what occurs during after sinus lift regarding recovery. treatment, pain, hygiene

naishadh.naik@ril.com  I had two implants placed in my lower jaw on the right hand side of my body in place of one missing grinding tooth. Initially after examination doctor ...

Dental implant hex distorted - now what?  Hello. I have a BIG problem and I don't know what to do. As you can see from the picture, the hex of my dental implant is distorted. The implant was ...

Ceramic implants  Can you inform about Ceramic implants vs. titanium?

Right Rear Upper Molar  My right rear upper molar (farthest one back) had lost a part of the filling and broke(about a year or so ago). It was left untreated, so it further deteriorated....

Sjogren's patient  My wife has been a Sjogren's patient for 15 years. This disease has destroyed her once beautiful smile. We did not have funds for implants until recently ...

Dental implant risks in children  Dental implant risks in children:What age can a child have an implant?
My 14 year old son was referred to an orthodontist over three years ago because ...

Technician Cannot Get My Teeth Right!  The Technician Cannot Get My Teeth Right!

Hi I had 1 implant for two teeth, one front and the side - I had a mold taken for the plate to be made once ...

Implant abutment fell out  My implant abutment fell out and is always loose. How can this be fixed?

Dental Implants And Anesthesia  A question about dental implants and anesthesia:

When I get dental implants is it possible to be put to sleep for the duration of the surgery?

bitter taste after dental implants  I recently had dental implants and now everything I eat tastes bitter. Can this be a side effect to the implant?

Braces AFTER implants?  Hi. I had an implant put in 3 years ago to replace a missing canine. Now I am facing some corrective jaw surgery, and need to have braces put on 6 month ...

Gap between implant crown and the next tooth  I have had an implant for three months, the first time the dentist fitted the crown it was too big and caused me pressure discomfort all night similar ...

Gap between implants  Will I have any gap between implants that will show a gap between my teeth and gums when I get implants done?

Thank you
Pat

Screw-On Vs. Cemented Crown  My question regrading - Screw-On Vs. Cemented Crown:
Is it more likely for a front tooth that needs an implant abutment crown to be cemented on or screwed ...

nine months since I had my implants  It's now nine months since I had my implants(2 on upper jaw), as I didn't get back to Turkey in Sept to get teeth on them when I intended-
is it all right ...

Same Day Dental Implants  My question is regarding to - Same Day Dental Implants.
My dentist has arranged me to do the extraction for my upper teeth, bone grafting, and dental ...

Standard Of Care For Dental Implants  This is a question regarding the standard of care for dental implants - After my dentist attached the porcelain crown to my implant, the implant abutment ...

Post-procedural gum regeneration  Why would my gums still be bleeding 24 hours after an implant abutment was put in?
Is it normal to have the gum grow right over and around the new metal ...

Help needed for a good cause  Hello My name is Nick Latonia.
I am a firefighter/ Emt for Northfield Village and I had a patient- A poor 31 year old girl, divorced, no job, no money ...

Crown falling off the implant   I had an NHS implant and crown about 22 years ago after I was hit in the mouth. It became unsightly as my gums have receded and I paid to have the crown ...

Full Top Dentures  I've had full top dentures for 4 years and I know I will never get used to them. I am also losing my bottom teeth so it won't be long till I have to have ...

First Health Finance  I am trying to develop an insurance product that will cover the cost of an implant if rejected. There is a cost to the surgeon as well as the patient and ...

Space between dental implants and the gingiva  I am in the process of getting dental implants, and my dentist made ones that have space (like 2mm) between them and the gingiva. The implants are in my ...

Dental Implant Failure  Is it possible to have a dental implant failure after 5 years that it's been restored with a crown and fully functional ?!

I had the job done about ...

Dental Implants Faling Out - WHY ?  I have had two dental implants fall out. My dentist said with the first one that the bone had completely deteriorated under the implant.

The 2nd one ...

Sinus too close for an Implant??  My General dentist, (who does implants) says I should have a bridge/crown on my teeth and not an implant as it is too close to my sinus? I am so scared ...

torus palatinus  why did a torus palatinus just appear

What types of temporary crowns are available?  I'm planning on having a dental implant on tooth #9. I do not want to have a flipper during the healing process as I have heard very negative things about ...

Remove the root and put the implant immediately  I have (as per X-Rays) the # 15 root size 0.5 cm. Is It possible (with this size 0.5 cm) to remove the root and put the implant immediately or I'll need ...

Upper 2nd Molar Implants  Because of my financial situation, I'm strongly considering the extraction of my upper 2nd molar versus root canal and crown.

Would it be possible ...

Type of sedation  What type of sedation is used to remove the dental implants?
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About cortical to cortical implant versus regular requiring a sinus lift first  Hello,
I am soon to have a sinus lift done in order that an endosteal implant be placed where I lost the #26.(Sept 2009)

I have recently come across ...

What should I eat with my dental implants ?  After several lab related problems, I finally got my 2 upper front teeth put on my implant posts. Is there anything I should not bite with my front teeth?...

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