I had a root canal and Apico now am looking forward (ha) to a dental implant. The original Apico was done by an endodontist, and he did originally did tell me it might fail, after getting infected and being on antibiotics, but has been fine for several years. Recently my regular periodontist told me that the tooth did not look good, and said I might need a bridge or implant, neither of which he does. So he sent me to my dentist and he discussed it with me, and since a bridge is not a good idea -it is a close to front tooth and the bridge would mean ruining 2 good teeth-- he advised me on the implant. The dentist does not do it either but recommended me to his periodontist, who is at his office once a week. My original periodontist, was recommended by him several years ago, guess before he had one on staff. I asked about going back to the original endodontist, and he said that is up to me that they (this perio, and the endo) both could do it , it is up to me. Which do I choose?
Dental implant, who should do it?
I would go to whoever was most qualified to do the job correctly the first time around. You may wabt to expand your search and look for others who specialize in this type of dentistry. Just research it very well as not all dentists who do this sort of thing are good at it.
Reply:I have never heard of endodontists doing implants. But I definitely have heard of periodontists doing them. Periodontists are usually very careful with soft tissues (gums), so I would recommend the periodontist, especially if it is in an esthetic area.
Reply:do you want this done
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Anyone with a MISSING "I" tooth?
I'm 16 and I have one missing "I" tooth. A couple of years ago my orthodontist said all he would have to do is reshape it, but he had to wait a couple years to let my teeth develop. He also said that I would not need braces. So, I went back months ago, and he found that I have a cross bite, so that would require me getting braces on my bottom teeth, and also that I would need to have an implant for my missing "I" tooth.
So, what I don't understand is why is it that before he
I needed to reshape that area, but now I need an implant?
Also, is an implant the best way to go? HAS ANYONE been in a similar situation!!!!
Anyone with a MISSING "I" tooth?
It is hard to give you a good answer without all the information (actually seeing your teeth, models, x-rays, etc.). Generally speaking, I would think that either choice would be a reasonable treatment plan for someone missing one canine ("I" tooth). Like I said, without the specific information it's hard to say which way I would recommend for you. I think you might want to go get a second opinion and talk to them about the two ways your orthodontist has told you about. Often, when getting a second opinion the dentist will be more free to explain the options because they won't be the one performing the treatment--so be sure and tell them that you'll be having whichever treatment you choose done by the other orthodontist, otherwise they might spend all their time trying to convince you to come to him or her instead. You should tell the second opinion orthodontist exactly what your orthodontist said and have them explain the good and bad things about each option.
Reply:Which one is the "I" tooth?
I am missing the tooth next to my front tooth. never had it. Grew up feeling fine until I went to a dentist and they made me start this whole braces and implant thing.
I have been in this whole braces fiasco for 4-5 years. I was happier without my tooth. Now I have a huge gap, that they opened up for the implant, and I am forced to live with that until I am done with treatment.
SUCKS. If your okay with it... then let it be.
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So, what I don't understand is why is it that before he
I needed to reshape that area, but now I need an implant?
Also, is an implant the best way to go? HAS ANYONE been in a similar situation!!!!
Anyone with a MISSING "I" tooth?
It is hard to give you a good answer without all the information (actually seeing your teeth, models, x-rays, etc.). Generally speaking, I would think that either choice would be a reasonable treatment plan for someone missing one canine ("I" tooth). Like I said, without the specific information it's hard to say which way I would recommend for you. I think you might want to go get a second opinion and talk to them about the two ways your orthodontist has told you about. Often, when getting a second opinion the dentist will be more free to explain the options because they won't be the one performing the treatment--so be sure and tell them that you'll be having whichever treatment you choose done by the other orthodontist, otherwise they might spend all their time trying to convince you to come to him or her instead. You should tell the second opinion orthodontist exactly what your orthodontist said and have them explain the good and bad things about each option.
Reply:Which one is the "I" tooth?
I am missing the tooth next to my front tooth. never had it. Grew up feeling fine until I went to a dentist and they made me start this whole braces and implant thing.
I have been in this whole braces fiasco for 4-5 years. I was happier without my tooth. Now I have a huge gap, that they opened up for the implant, and I am forced to live with that until I am done with treatment.
SUCKS. If your okay with it... then let it be.
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I need a tooth pulled and desire an implant. is Mexico safe?
no way. you'll find yourself waking up in a tub of ice with an incision on your stomach and a kidney missing.
I need a tooth pulled and desire an implant. is Mexico safe?
hell no
Reply:Yeah, it's safe, just make sure you go with someone that has a good reputation, not anyone that just set up shop.
I don't have insurance so i said "what the hell, let's give Mexico a try", I went there to get my 4 wisdom teeth removed and I paid about half what the greedy dentists wanted here in the States, everything went fine.
I killed two birds with one stone, I had a vacation and the wisdom teeth removed!!
Anyways, having an implant sounds complicated, so I would search online for dentists in Mexico, and e-mail them or call them and ask them for more info, like how long you would need to stay in Mexico.
Reply:Heck no techno! I heard they aren't very sanitary you could end up with a disease or an infection!!!
Reply:Every place in the world is safe or dangerous. based on where you go and how you go about things.
Best thing to do is to do your research on the doctor you are going to visit.
Good Luck.
Reply:No.
Please, just spend more money and not worry as much about getting screwed up teeth.
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I need a tooth pulled and desire an implant. is Mexico safe?
hell no
Reply:Yeah, it's safe, just make sure you go with someone that has a good reputation, not anyone that just set up shop.
I don't have insurance so i said "what the hell, let's give Mexico a try", I went there to get my 4 wisdom teeth removed and I paid about half what the greedy dentists wanted here in the States, everything went fine.
I killed two birds with one stone, I had a vacation and the wisdom teeth removed!!
Anyways, having an implant sounds complicated, so I would search online for dentists in Mexico, and e-mail them or call them and ask them for more info, like how long you would need to stay in Mexico.
Reply:Heck no techno! I heard they aren't very sanitary you could end up with a disease or an infection!!!
Reply:Every place in the world is safe or dangerous. based on where you go and how you go about things.
Best thing to do is to do your research on the doctor you are going to visit.
Good Luck.
Reply:No.
Please, just spend more money and not worry as much about getting screwed up teeth.
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I need to get dental insurance. I am unemployed and I need a lot work and implant dental needs.?
I am suppossed to have surgery, implants and periodontal work on my teeth. Can someone tell me about a chepa insurance here in CA ?
I need to get dental insurance. I am unemployed and I need a lot work and implant dental needs.?
If you have health insurance, talk with them about adding a dental policy to your plan. It will usually takes up to six months to take effect on dental work, but automatically kicks in for cleanings.
Reply:The dental insurance plans I have looked at do not cover implants, if you find one please let me know. If I were you I would approach the dental school I know that some school offer free care for work by students who are under supervision of a dentist. You could aslo consider going south of the border since you are in California as you will still have to pay a load even with dental insurance.
Reply:Dental implant surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.
Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.indianhealthguru.com
Hope this helps.
Reply:hmm, thats a lot of moolah without insurance. so you need a good one.
some good info at
www.imflatbroke.com/dentalinsurance
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I need to get dental insurance. I am unemployed and I need a lot work and implant dental needs.?
If you have health insurance, talk with them about adding a dental policy to your plan. It will usually takes up to six months to take effect on dental work, but automatically kicks in for cleanings.
Reply:The dental insurance plans I have looked at do not cover implants, if you find one please let me know. If I were you I would approach the dental school I know that some school offer free care for work by students who are under supervision of a dentist. You could aslo consider going south of the border since you are in California as you will still have to pay a load even with dental insurance.
Reply:Dental implant surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.
Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.indianhealthguru.com
Hope this helps.
Reply:hmm, thats a lot of moolah without insurance. so you need a good one.
some good info at
www.imflatbroke.com/dentalinsurance
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Implant options and would you do it?
My crown recently broke and the tooth underneath was all decayed so there was nothing that could be done but to take it out. So I was wondering what my options are and if you think I should get an implant. The place where the tooth was is not visible when I smile because its in the back. I had an issue with my wisdom teeth when I had the lower ones out the top ones started growing out and hitting my gums I am concerned about this. Whats your input? thanks!
Implant options and would you do it?
Do it...you look like you are young and have plenty of life left in your teeth! The problem with a bridge is that you have to basically destroy the adjacent teeth to the one being fixed to attach the bridge. If you leave the space empty all the other teeth on the opposite arch as well as the teeth next to it will shift around to move in the empty space. This will mess up your bite! So, if you want the best thing, do the implant.
Reply:Implants are great (I have one), provided your body doesn't reject it. Patients have to qualify, or be a good candidate, for an implant. Bone structure and density are what the Docs look for to approve the treatment. To find out if you are a candidate, a panoramic xray will be taken... this is the kind that goes around your head/face area.
The tooth above (below? you didn't specify where the tooth that was extracted was located) the space where the tooth was will start to drift into to area, since there isn't anything to keep it from doing that.
Insurance companies will not cover the cost of an implant, so it's out-of-pocket expenses.. they will cover a portion of the bridge fee.
Best of luck!
:)
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Implant options and would you do it?
Do it...you look like you are young and have plenty of life left in your teeth! The problem with a bridge is that you have to basically destroy the adjacent teeth to the one being fixed to attach the bridge. If you leave the space empty all the other teeth on the opposite arch as well as the teeth next to it will shift around to move in the empty space. This will mess up your bite! So, if you want the best thing, do the implant.
Reply:Implants are great (I have one), provided your body doesn't reject it. Patients have to qualify, or be a good candidate, for an implant. Bone structure and density are what the Docs look for to approve the treatment. To find out if you are a candidate, a panoramic xray will be taken... this is the kind that goes around your head/face area.
The tooth above (below? you didn't specify where the tooth that was extracted was located) the space where the tooth was will start to drift into to area, since there isn't anything to keep it from doing that.
Insurance companies will not cover the cost of an implant, so it's out-of-pocket expenses.. they will cover a portion of the bridge fee.
Best of luck!
:)
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Tooth extraction again?
What if I leave 6 teeth bottom front and get a partial plate for the back with maybe 2 back implants for stability,then remove all top teeth and have a full denture.I am 50 years old and have looked after my teeth but when I was young a dentist filled all my teeth so fully and because I clench my teeth I have cracked them,I live dailly waiting for pain and I am too scared to eat anything harder than toast,I only eat chicken or soft meat,the reason I want my teeth out is because this is ruling my life at the moment.I would rather not get them out but the pain is like chewing on alfoil.
Tooth extraction again?
Seems like there are a lot of people our age who had bad dentistry when we were young. My dentist did the same to my teeth - it STILL annoys me even now and I'm nearly 50! Anyways, have you thought about mini implants? Apparently, they're a lot, lot cheaper than individual implants and they can be used to anchor a whole set of teeth and also they preserve the bone so you wont get that sunken look. Otherwise, you could get a couple of implants at the back on each side and then get a bridge fitted. I'd try and leave your front teeth there if possible. That's just me though - probably best to talk to a good dentist. Isn't it great these days that even if you have to have your teeth out, you can now get implants done!!
Reply:I feel so bad for you.. Ask your dentist what would be best for you. Sorry but anything "we" tell you on Yahoo Anwers probably wont be the best advice as we are not dentist and even if we were we would need to see you in person. Explain your story to your dentist and he'll know best.
Good luck, i hope you find a solution!!!
EDIT: Make sure you keep your front top teeth or else the denture will give you a Lishhhpp
Reply:Only have them pulled out if they cannot be fixed. Remember, once they're gone, that's it. you can't get them back or change your mind.
Taking the bottom ones (side ones) and replacing with half denture is a good idea. But I find people who wear top full denture generally distort their looks. If it is possible, leave the top front ones and have the side ones, the teeth you chew on, removed. It is possible to have partial denture, leaving the front one for aesthetic reasons.
You shouldn't live in pain. Obviously you won't enjoy eating your food, a basic human necessity.
Discuss the above with your dentist but remember, tooth implant is very very expensive and you don't need them to anker a partial denture.
It is a very big step but don't let it ruin your life. Go see a good dentist and am sure there are sometimes alternative to pulling the teeth.
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Tooth extraction again?
Seems like there are a lot of people our age who had bad dentistry when we were young. My dentist did the same to my teeth - it STILL annoys me even now and I'm nearly 50! Anyways, have you thought about mini implants? Apparently, they're a lot, lot cheaper than individual implants and they can be used to anchor a whole set of teeth and also they preserve the bone so you wont get that sunken look. Otherwise, you could get a couple of implants at the back on each side and then get a bridge fitted. I'd try and leave your front teeth there if possible. That's just me though - probably best to talk to a good dentist. Isn't it great these days that even if you have to have your teeth out, you can now get implants done!!
Reply:I feel so bad for you.. Ask your dentist what would be best for you. Sorry but anything "we" tell you on Yahoo Anwers probably wont be the best advice as we are not dentist and even if we were we would need to see you in person. Explain your story to your dentist and he'll know best.
Good luck, i hope you find a solution!!!
EDIT: Make sure you keep your front top teeth or else the denture will give you a Lishhhpp
Reply:Only have them pulled out if they cannot be fixed. Remember, once they're gone, that's it. you can't get them back or change your mind.
Taking the bottom ones (side ones) and replacing with half denture is a good idea. But I find people who wear top full denture generally distort their looks. If it is possible, leave the top front ones and have the side ones, the teeth you chew on, removed. It is possible to have partial denture, leaving the front one for aesthetic reasons.
You shouldn't live in pain. Obviously you won't enjoy eating your food, a basic human necessity.
Discuss the above with your dentist but remember, tooth implant is very very expensive and you don't need them to anker a partial denture.
It is a very big step but don't let it ruin your life. Go see a good dentist and am sure there are sometimes alternative to pulling the teeth.
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Implant or Bridge?
I broke my front tooth and the dentist suggested an implant or a bridge to replace it. My other front tooth is fine, and the tooth on the other side of the broken one already has a root-canal so I don't know which to choose. The bridge will be cheaper, but I'll have to sacrifice my good front tooth to replace the missing one.
My dentist recommended the implant because she said after the tooth is removed the bone will start to decay and the implant will prevent this. Has anyone else had a bridge on their front teeth? Did your gums start to sag over time or anything?
Implant or Bridge?
i suggest going for the implant like your dentist recommended. You don't want to damage a perfectly fine tooth, the one next to the broke one. and the one on the other side being alredy root-canal treated is a "dead" tooth and they can be quite brittle. so you have to remember it might risky.
The bone doesn't start to decay but it shrinks and may cause you're other teeth to move slightly.
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My dentist recommended the implant because she said after the tooth is removed the bone will start to decay and the implant will prevent this. Has anyone else had a bridge on their front teeth? Did your gums start to sag over time or anything?
Implant or Bridge?
i suggest going for the implant like your dentist recommended. You don't want to damage a perfectly fine tooth, the one next to the broke one. and the one on the other side being alredy root-canal treated is a "dead" tooth and they can be quite brittle. so you have to remember it might risky.
The bone doesn't start to decay but it shrinks and may cause you're other teeth to move slightly.
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