Breast Implants: Info, Prices, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

Food getting caught under all on 4 denture – what can I do about this?

Food Trapping Under Denture
Feb 5, 2023

There are various possible reasons why you may be trapping excessive food under your All-on-4 denture. If your denture is an acrylic one, it may have a concave area underneath. If this is the case, it can be relatively simple for your dentist to reshape that so it is flat (or even convex) instead. While this many not fully eliminate trapping, it should minimize the issue so that it is manageable with good hygiene.

Can I change the shape/lengthen my dental implant crown?

Try Before you Buy
Feb 5, 2023

At my practice, I use digital smile design, mock ups, and provisionals as safeguards to ensure the patient gets the chance to try their new smile before it is permanently cemented on. Though techically it IS possible to reshape a crown after it is placed, it all depends on the material used and also on how much room was left on the porcelain for reshaping. Typically, if a patient does not like either the color or shape of a crown AFTER it is already permanently cemented, it will essentially…

Is a bone graft and implant necessary after extracting tooth #15?

Bone grafting after tooth extraction
Feb 5, 2023

The decision to replace a back tooth or not resides with you but the doctor’s recommendation is based on his assessment of your chewing function, occlusion, and other factors. To avoid excessive pressure and wear on opposing sides of the missing teeth, you’d want to preserve balance. Whatever you decide, a bone graft is highly recommended at the site of extraction to preserve the ridge there and avoid excessive bone loss.

Can dental implants be put in sideways?

Implant Planning using your CT Scan
Feb 5, 2023

Prior to placing the implant, your dentist would have taken a CT scan which would enable him to properly examine your bone mass and plan on where implants could most successfully be placed. Besides assessing where your bone is sturdiest, your dentist would also plan on the angle in which the implant must be placed. If your bone is at an angle, the implant also should be. That should not create a problem for you. The dentist will just need to ensure the crown atop the implant compensates for…

Getting a mini implant on upper 1st premolar – will it last as long as a normal implant?

Mini Implants
Feb 5, 2023

If your dentist knows your case well he/she would have recommended the solution that is most viable for your needs. If you are unsure, you should get a second opinion before placing that implant. Instead, you might have considered having bone grafted in the area that is thinned. This typically rebuilds bone height to prepare for a regular-sized implant. Since mini implants are a lot smaller, in my view, there is a limit to the force they could withstand which could result in a shorter lifespan.

Age 42, female, is it possible to have a bridge of these 4 units without root canal of teeth 5

Examine Cause of Tooth Loss
Feb 5, 2023

About 70% of the cases of missing teeth in adults your age are due to advanced gum disease. Patients who suffer from periodontal illness experience damage to gum tissues and erosion of the jawbone underneath the gums. When the foundational support for teeth is compromised, this results in tooth loss. In order to answer your question responsibly, your examining dentist needs to evaluate why teeth 4 and 6 were lost as well as how sturdy/healthy the teeth surrounding them are. It may be wiser…

Completed Invaslign treatment in May 2020, however still not satisfied with my front teeth. Ho

Consider a Digital Smile Designer
Feb 5, 2023

You might benefit from a consultation with a skilled digital smile designer. This type of protocol uses digitalization to evaluate your facial and dental proportions. By analyzing your mouth and its relationship with the rest of your face, a smile designer can craft a balanced and natural looking smile that is just right for you. While the conclusion may well be that there isn’t much to tweak in your case, at least you will have great data and visualizations to support any conclusion. It…