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I have worn dentures for 5 years, can I still get implants, and can they all be done at one time?

Dentures and Implants
Mar 31, 2015

The majority of our Denture/Implant patients have had their Dentures for over five years. In most of these cases implants are a good option. The limiting factor is the amount of bone present, and of course your physical health.If adequate bone is present and you are indeed a candidate for implants you can have them all placed at one visit. Once the implant restoration is completed you will be ecstatic as to how good the retention is and how well you can now eat. Its the ultimate in making…

Mini Dental Implants – Mini Tooth Implant Tips

Mini Dental implants versus regular implants
Oct 20, 2014

First of all, mini dental implants have a long proven track record as a successful restoration. However, every patient and every situation requires a full analysis of the situation in order to determine which implant will best suit the restoration (denture, crown, etc).Placed correctly a mini implant can support a removable denture or even a fixed (cemented) bridge. Basically we choose an implant based upon the available bone. In our office , we will use the largest sized implant possible…

One implant on lower jaw has no healing cap as well, are the healing caps critical for the healing

Implant Healing Caps
Nov 11, 2013

Obviously if the healing caps were initially placed, they do serve a purpose. Without the healing cpas inplace, the implant is exposed to the environment, thereby running the risk of conamination or damage fro food stuffs during chewing.During the healing process the tissue will grow over the exposed implant if a healing cap isd not in place. Many times we place a specific healing cap in order to achieve an ideal tissue contour when the time arrives to take an impression to place a tooth…

I Am Missing Molar #30. Molar #31 Needs Extraction but Still on with No Pain., What Are My Options

Extraction prior to Implant placement
Oct 14, 2013

Based upon your specific situation it may be preferable to extract the tooth that will not be receiving an implant at this time. There are several issues which lead me to this answer.

First off, there is obviously the chance that the tooth requiring extraction may flare up at an inopportune time. A toothache or abcess amy occur when you are not prepared financially and or physically to have the procedure performed. I am sure you would prefer to see a Dentist of your choice as opposed to…

I Need to Have About 3 Dental Implants on Left Lower Jaw, and Had Bone Graft Done and Apparently I

Failed bone graft. Next Step
Sep 17, 2013

When a bone graft fails there is always a concern. Prior to making judgement however, we must ascertain what exactly failutre constitutes.

If the area in question is simply not as built up or properly structured for an implant, a new bone graft is indicated to provide the proper anatomy.

If the area is appearing infected, swollen, and showing no sign of bone regeneration further investigation is needed. The first and most common cause of failure is infection. If the site was…

Im Missing a Lower-right Canine (#27) and my Dentist Says the Place is Too Small for Implant, What

Missing tooth space too small for implant
Jul 29, 2013

Space is always a concern with regard to implants. Too little or too much can make tooth replacement a challenge. In your case, not enough space is obviously the issue. Not only for an implant, but the space is too small for any replacement solution.

This is one case where some minor orthodontics may be indicaed in order toi create the necessary space for the area to look natural following tooth replacement. It is important that the Orthodontist or Dentist performing the tooth movement…

Dental Implant Question After Uncovering?

old saybrook dentist machester Dentist implant single stage
May 21, 2013

Your Dr performed what is termed a two stage procedure. The implant was placed below the gums and uncovered several months later. A healing cap was then placed so that the implant need not be re exposed (tissue removed).

The tissue is not completely healed at this stage and when your dentist place the posts, it is suggested to make temporary crowns in order to now allow the tissue to heal and form to allow the new teeth to appear to emerge from the gums. Once the tissue heals an…