When a tooth gets knocked out is there bone loss?

If you lose a tooth. is there bone loss in that area? or does it fill in with bone? i have little knowledge about this subject but i lost a tooth and need an implant but there is an issue with not having enough bone? please explain this to me


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When a tooth gets knocked out is there bone loss?
Yes, you will lose bone in that area as long as there is nothing occluding with it, but having an implant will actually stimulate bone regeneration. Don't worry, you will have plenty of bone for the implant.
Reply:Depends on lot of thinks and is difficult for my english to explain but I ll try.


Tooth and bone are two different thinks. when we extract a tooth of course we dont extract bone. now the empty hole will fill with bone.


BUT


1.how deep is this hole ? if the tooth was extracted becase of periodontal desease and it was more or less loose then that "hole" is not deep and may not exist at all


2. how vital is the remaning bone ? if the tooth is lost after an extensive absses then the bone is not so vital to fill the "hole":


3. your age ! I m 50 and at least my bones were stronger when i was 20.


I think this is the way you should approach you question. I think many other reasons may affect how much bone will made in the socket and nobady can tell exactly.


In such cases I give the patent 4 to 6 moths after the extractin of the tooth so that the trauma heal and see the case again
Reply:THE AMOUNT OF BONE TO HOLD AN IMPLANT DEPENDS ON WHERE THE IMPLANT IS TO BE PLACED.


IF THE IMPLANT IS TO BE PLACED IN THE UPPER JAW, IT SOMETIMES CANNOT BE PLACED WHERE THE UPPER SINUSES ARE INVOLVED. THE AMOUNT OF BONE PRESENT IS IRRELEVANT. THE AREA WHERE A TOOTH HAS BEEN LOST WILL EVENTUALLY FILL WITH BONE BUT BECAUSE OF ANATOMIC RESTRICTIONS AN IMPLANT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE.
Reply:it is not really bone loss, per sey. the tooth is in a socket and there is bone around it. when it is pulled or falls out, the bone fills into that spot via osteoblasts, which are specialized cells that form bone. at least it that is the way it is supposed to work. unfortunately, non-biologic dentists do not know to pull out the periodontal ligament to allow the bone to form. that creates a cavitation. you should not get an implant. they are not a good thing.





CAVITATIONS





A cavitation is an unhealed hole in the jawbone caused by an extracted tooth [or a root canal or an injury to a tooth]. Since wisdom teeth are the most commonly extracted teeth, most cavitations are found in the wisdom tooth sites. Please see the graphic and photo below to get a glimpse of what may be in your mouth and the effects it is having. The photo and diagram demonstrate the destructive and pathologic consequence of a routine tooth extraction. Dentists are taught in dental school that once they pull a tooth, the patient's body heals the resulting hole in the jawbone. However, approximately 95% of all tooth extractions result in a pathologic defect called a cavitation. The tooth is attached to the jawbone by a periodontal ligament which is comprised of "jillions" of microscopic fibers. One end of each fiber is attached to the jawbone and the other end of the fiber is attached to the tooth root. When a tooth is extracted, the fibers break midway between the root and the bone. This leaves the socket (the area where the root was anchored in the bone) coated with periodontal ligament fibers.





There are specialized cells in the bone called osteoblasts. Osteoblasts make new bone. The word "osteoblast" means bone former. They are active during growth and maintenance. However, the periodontal ligament prevents the osteoblasts from filling in the tooth socket with bone since the periodontal ligament fibers lining the socket act as a barrier beyond which the osteoblasts cannot form bone. In other words, an osteoblast "sees" a tooth when it "sees" periodontal ligament fibers. Since there are billions of bacteria in the mouth, they easily get into the open tooth socket. Since the bone is unable to fill in the defect of the socket, the newly formed "cavitation" is now infected. Since there is no blood supply to the "cavitation" it is called "ischemic" or "avascular" (without a blood supply). This results in necrosis (tissue death). Hence we call a cavitation an unhealed, chronically infected, avascular, necrotic hole in the bone. The defect acts to an acupuncture meridian the same way a dead tooth (or root canal tooth) acts. It causes an interference field on the meridian which can impair the function and health of other tissues, organs and structures on the meridian. Significantly, the bacteria in the cavitation also produce the same deadly toxins that are produced by the bacteria in root canals (see Root Canals). These toxins are thio-ethers (most toxic organic substance known to man), thio-ethanols, and mercaptans. They have been found in the tumors in women with breast cancer.


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Implants:





A titanium dental implant is usually made out of an alloy of this metal along with several other metals blended together. The most common alloy used has a ratio of 90 parts titanium, 6 parts aluminum and 4 parts vanadium





titanium implants are putting metal and a high milliamperage close to the brain. i have seen a woman who measured nearly 400 milliamps positive charge, and 30 neg charge who had three in her mouth; she paid $9,000 for them. the dr said she could have ran a stereo off her teeth. we removed them. our body runs on electrical impulses, so this can disrupt them (and brain waves). also, dentists and drs will tell you that bone grows to titanium implants. well, it will grow around it. but, it is a foreign object and the body will build up antibodies to it. over time, it will pull away from the bone and can become loose. if you will notice, they say implants last about 15 years or so. they are working on an implant made of diamond, supposed to be available in 5 yrs. but, it will still be a foreign object and pull away from the bone.


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Risks of Removable Appliance / Denture Bone loss Periodontal problems (irritation of gum tissue) Wear and tear on natural teeth Possible speech problems Will need adjustments regularly Comfort tends to be an issue. Block Bone Graft of my bone from Chin, Jawbone, or Hip (High Risk) Chin This procedure requires cutting through the inside of the bottom lip (he cannot cut along my gum line) and removing the bone from your chin. I do not have enough tissue in my gum area to cover the surgical site. Tissue may be used from underneath the tongue to create the flap. The surgical site needs to be covered for at least four months. There will be a scar in front of my lower teeth and this should not bother me. If you lose sensation because of nerve damage, your muscle tone you should not be affected. You will have 1-2" along the inside of my lower jaw and chin. The area may tingle and burn, but apparently You can get used to this? Also, the surgical sites may open up and need to be addressed with antibiotics, drainage, etc. This block of bone would be held in place with small titanium screws. It will take approx. 6 months to 1 year for these grafts to heal and integrate into your jawbone and the surgical sites will be kept covered with my tissue Place 2 more implants and have all 3 implants functioning separately. It will take approx. 6 months to 1 year for the implants to integrate into my jawbone. Crown all 3 implants separately. Keep yourself strong and healthy and hope that it works for a very long time. Have frequent cleanings (every 3 months). I have decided to not use bone from my face or hip. I will attempt either cadaver or artificial bone grafting.


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2.7.6. Titanium


It is generally accepted that pure titanium is extremely well tolerated by local tissues and induces neither toxic nor inflammatory reactions (Branemark et al. 1969, Toth et al. 1985, Linder et al. 1988, Pfeiffer et al. 1994). The normal tissue concentration of titanium in humans is 0.2 ppm. Around the titanium implants no clinical tissue toxicity has been observed even at local concentrations higher than 2000 ppm (Hildebrand et al. 1998). In optimal situations, titanium is able to osseointegrate with bone, thus forming a direct contact with bone at the light microscopy level (Branemark et al. 1969). The good bone contact may be due to the ability of titanium to form a Ca-P rich layer on its surface (Hanawa 1991). Titanium is bacteriostatic (Elagli et al. 1992) and does not significantly activate or inhibit different enzyme systems specific to toxic reactions, e.g. β - glucuronidase, lactate dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and acid phosphatase (Elagli et al. 1995). The good biocompatibility and corrosion resistance are due to the naturally forming stable titanium oxide (TiO2) film on titanium surfaces (Zitter et al. 1987, Kasemo et al. 1991).





Particles from titanium arise from the passivation layer of the implant, but they are not titanium ions, but mostly insoluble titanium oxides or suboxides, which are recognized to be biologically inert. Indeed, the passivation layer is immediately reformed after abrasion because of the high oxidizability of titanium. This behavior protects the alloy and prevents the formation of chemical compounds other than oxides (Hildebrand et al. 1998). Tissue discoloration due to titanium oxide particles is sometimes seen around pure titanium implants, but this seems to have no clinical consequences (Onodera et al. 1993, Rosenberg et al. 1993). Experiments with laboratory animals and some limited analyses of human tissues have also revealed evidence of titanium release into distant tissues (Schliephake et al. 1993, Jorgenson et al. 1997).





Wear particles produced by abrasion appear especially in the vicinity of articular prostheses and implants with certain mobility, e.g. uncemented total hip replacements. These particles may induce multiple tissue reactions, including osteolysis, degradation of normal bone structure, severe macrophagic reactions, granuloma, fibrotic capsules and chronic inflammation, which may cause destabilization and loosening of prostheses and implants (Santavirta et al. 1991, Santavirta et al. 1993, Rubash et al. 1998). Particle size and composition are of essential importance in that process. Deleterious reactions have been reported with Ti-6Al-4V based prostheses (Nasser et al. 1990, Rubash et al. 1998), but not with pure titanium implants.





In vitro, pure titanium particles have also been shown to have some effects on cells. Low concentrations may stimulate fibroblast proliferation, while high concentrations may be toxic. At high particle concentrations, titanium caused a decrease in proteolytic and collagenolytic activity in the culture medium. Titanium also elevated the lysosomal enzyme marker, hexosaminidase, except at high concentrations (Maloney et al. 1993).





J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 May ;87:628-31 15855362


Metal ion levels after metal-on-metal proximal femoral replacements: a 30-year follow-up.


[My paper] E Dunstan , A P Sanghrajka , S Tilley , P Unwin , G Blunn , S R Cannon , T W R Briggs


Metal-on-metal hip bearings are being implanted into younger patients. The consequence of elevated levels of potentially carcinogenic metal ions is therefore a cause for concern. We have determined the levels of cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), titanium (Ti) and vanadium (Va) in the urine and whole blood of patients who had had metal-on-metal and metal-on-polyethylene articulations in situ for more than 30 years. We compared these with each other and with the levels for a control group of subjects.We found significantly elevated levels of whole blood Ti, Va and urinary Cr in all arthroplasty groups. The whole blood and urine levels of Co were grossly elevated, by a factor of 50 and 300 times respectively in patients with loose metal-on-metal articulations when compared with the control group. Stable metal-on-metal articulations showed much lower levels. Elevated levels of whole blood or urinary Co may be useful in identifying metal-on-metal articulations which are loose.


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Zirconium dioxide implants are supposed to be the wave of the future. They are still putting a foreign body into the jaw and the immune system will launch an immune response, so they will still loosen over time (15 to 20 years) from that. Granted, it appears to be better than titanium and they are saying it is a substitute for metal implants, but with the immune response, it isn't worth it to me.


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Properties





The German chemist M. H. Klaproth discovered zirconium dioxide in 1789 although this "miracle material" with its outstanding properties has only been re-discovered in the last few decades. For instance, various types of zirconium dioxide have been introduced to dentistry as a substitute for metal. This material is attractive because of its extraordinary properties such as high flexural strength (in excess of 1,000 MPa), hardness (1,200 – 1,400 Vickers) and Weibull modulus (10-12). Yttrium partially stabilises zirconium oxide to provide these positive properties. Adding aluminium oxide boosts the flexural strength of the zirconium dioxide alloy once again. Zirconium dioxide is used for manufacturing kitchen knives, industrial cutting tools and components under great thermomechanic stress in the automobile and aircraft industry. However, it is not only very strong, it is also biocompatible so that zirconium dioxide is also used in medicine (hearing devices and artificial fingers and hips) and dentistry (pins, crowns, bridges and implants). The fact that zirconium dioxide has the same colour as teeth along with its biotechnical characteristics mean it is used for manufacturing biocompatible, high-quality and aesthetic tooth and implant reconstructions. There have only been animal experiments and laboratory examinations on applying dental zirconium oxide implants to date, meaning no long-term data exists on the clinical application of these implants.





Manufacturing Zirconium Dioxide





The mineral zirconium (ZrSiO4) is the main raw material for zirconium dioxide while melting it with coke and lime (reducing the SiO2) produces ZrO2 for industrial uses. Since extremely pure constituents have to be used for producing high-performance ceramics, special ways to synthesise it have been developed for high-purity ZrO2. This includes production with reactions in molten salts, reactions in the gaseous phase, hydrothermal powder synthesis and the sol-gel process. Gaseous phase and sol-gel process production provides powder at very small particle sizes ranging from 0.01 to 0.10 µm. This powder is then mixed with additives to create what are known as green bodies with film casting, slip casting or drying pressing. We distinguish additives such as sintering additives (that have a specific effect on the sintering behaviour and the properties of finished ceramics) and auxiliary materials that facilitate shaping. While the sintering additives stay in the ceramics, all residues of the auxiliary materials (mostly slightly volatile organic compounds along with water) are removed from the moulded component before the sintering process. The green body is passed into the raw product by sintering and ground or polished depending upon use. The sintering process can be carried out at atmospheric pressure and under high pressure and it is only with the sintering process that the moulded components receive their actual properties. The ceramic powder particles are compressed by lowering the specific surface with temperature-dependant diffusion processes with alternating components of surface, particle size grading and volume diffusion. If solid body diffusion is too slow, sintering can also be carried out with a liquid phase or under pressure, the latter being called hot pressing or hot isostatic pressing (the HIP process). The velocity of solid body diffusion can be boosted with the right selection of sintering additives. A great deal of research needs to be done here since the high sintering temperatures (in excess of 1,200° C) and manufacturing under pressure causes production costs for ceramic components to shoot up. Along with providing systematic clarification of the impact that additives have on the sintering process, there are also attempts to enhance power transmission onto ceramic components by coupling in microwaves for lowering sintering temperatures.





ZrO2 Ceramics





The properties of ZrO2 ceramics substantially pivot on the chemical composition of the material and the manufacturing process. We distinguish fully stabilised ZrO2 (FSZ „fully stabilized zirconia“) and partially stabilised ZrO2 (PSZ „partially stabilized zirconia“). It can be partially stabilised by adding 3-6% CaO, MgO or Y2O3 and depending upon the conditions of manufacturing this stabilises the cubic, tetragonal or monocline modification. Partially stabilised ZrO2 demonstrates high thermal fatigue resistance, meaning it fills the bill for use as high-temperature mechanoceramics. Adding 10-15% CaO, MgO or Y2O3 also allows cubic modification of the zirconium dioxide from absolute zero to the solidus (FSZ) and the ceramic material is thermally and mechanically stable to a temperature of 2,600°. However, its low caloric conductivity and higher thermal expansion factor as compared with partially stabilised ZrO2 mean that the thermal fatigue resistance of the fully stabilised zirconium dioxide is lower. The zirconium dioxide that is suited to use as an implant has the following composition: 95% ZrO2 + 5% Y2O3.
Reply:When we do an implant in our office, it is always best to place an implant the same day of the extraction.





If an implant is done at a later time, a patient should wait 3-6 months for complete healing, to see how much bone is present. At this time, you may need a bone graft. And again wait until the dentist determines when it would be good to proceed with implant surgery.





Everyone heals differently, smokers and diabetics are slow healers. So the amount of bone and the time to re-evaluate differs from patient to patient.





Good Luck! Dental Implants are wonderful!



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Will I be able to fix my jaw?

Kinda a long story, but I had braces when i was younger and I was very stupid and didn't take care of my teeth. Needless to say, I had to have them taken off and had to get all my front teeth crowned and one implant. My question is: will they still be able to fix my bite and get me ready for orthognathic surgery? My jaw looks absolutely terrible (one side goes back farther than the other and I ahve an overbite). I know it's more complicated with crowns and an implant, but is it possible? I'm so unhappy with the way my jaw makes my face look .. I've even considered suicide (i know this isn't the section for that)... I just want re-assurance that this can be corrected.

Will I be able to fix my jaw?
Holy Cow!!! Yes, they can fix the problem. At the very most you may want your crowns redone if the alignment is not right after surgery, but I bet it will be fine with these crowns. Orthognathic surgery is very common these days. You'll be back in braces for a while afterwards, and you'll most likely lose some weight because of your jaw being wired together for a few weeks. NOTHING is worse than not being here.....surgery, crooked jaw or anything else. Hang in there and good luck.
Reply:HELLO,


A GOOD DENTAL TEAM APPROACH CAN WORK MIRACLES. LET THE TEAM DO THIS FOR YOU, PLEASE STICK AROUND AND DON'T CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVE :-)



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HELP! I broke a crown over a dental implant!?

In one of my front teeth, I have a dental implant, which naturally has a crown over it. Now, being the idiot I am, I managed to crack it all the way across the back, and it broke. The whole bottom half and front piece (which I guess it connected to it) are wiggly and loose to the point where I fear if I eat or drink anything, it will fall off. I called my dentist, she's having me come in first thing tomorrow morning. In the meantime, what do I do? If it falls off, will it hurt me? I know I might cut my tongue on the edge of the top piece, but would anything else potentially harmful happen to me? The screw can't come out while I'm asleep or anything, right?

HELP! I broke a crown over a dental implant!?
I'm a dentist.





Without seeing what's going on, I cannot make a diagnosis.





Crowns, when they fail, fail catastrophically. This means that something breaks off completely. The fact that something is still attached to the implant and wiggling, however, suggests that the abutment screw is loose. The crown may certainly be damaged and in need of replacement, but my concern is the implant. Implants, just like tooth roots, can fracture (which would also cause the screw to be loose).





As for the whole thing coming off in your sleep, it's certainly possible. I would recommend sleeping with your head propped up.
Reply:sounds like the implant post screw has come adrift.


maybe the implant is placed at an acute angle which is causing undue stress to the post.


if the crown is not removable then it will need to be cut off and the post will need to be resecured.



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How much does a dental implant usually cost? 1 tooth.?

aproximately $1700-2100 Cnd.


Depending if there needs to be gum grafting and oseo implant. (adding new "bone" to the area for the implant to hold)


The one "Unfortunate" thing about dentistry is - cheap cost most likely will have cheap results.





I have been in the industry for 13 years and I have personal experience with it.I am also waiting for an implant after losing a tooth to a poorly done root canal by a "cheap" dentist.


I know better now!!!!!





AND- follow all the directions for recovery very carefully. Don't skimp on any of them, as the health of your entire body is in the balance...and you wouldn't want to waste $2100!

How much does a dental implant usually cost? 1 tooth.?
come to israel


we can implant your tooth for 1200 $


we use high tech implant systems and have been implanting since 1992.
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they will cover most of your implant.
Reply:HI


Dental implant prices vary any where from $2000 to $4500 - for a single restored tooth supported by a dental implant!! But the price can increase significantly in cases where additional procedures are needed (bone graft or sinus lift).


Even though prices are high you can still find a cheap dental implant by using these tips/ideas .- http://www.dental-implants-guide.com/che...





Good luck



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Some answers about partial dentures?

i got my partial denture today (to fill the gap of the missing teeth, until i get the implants).





the denture is very tight, which the dentist said it would be so it doesn't fall out. but there abit of gum thats being squashed and its all red and i can taste abit of blood and theres pain in the tooth next to the fake teeth (i'm guessing because of the pressure to hold the denture), will this pain stop over time? and how to ease the pain?





is it also true that i have to remove the partial denture every night? (im worried that the pain will be more next day if i keep taking it out)

Some answers about partial dentures?
A partial denture can cause as much pain and discomfort as a full denture, dentures are like new shoes I'm afraid, they wont mould to your gums straight away and take some time to get used to.


What you need to do is wear the denture as much as possible so when you go back to the dentist for an EASE the dentist will be able to see exactly the places that are causing you the most discomfort and he/she will be able to file these areas.


The after care for partial dentures is the same as full dentures, you should keep them clean by scrubbing with soap and cold water, as they are partial dentures you have a higher risk of plaque retention forming, and you should remove them every evening and leave them to soak over night.


If you fail to keep them clean and stick to a good oral hygiene routine you could end up with a painful condition called


Denture Stomatitis, this is where the soft tissues covered by the denture become sore and inflammed.


Hope this has been of some help.
Reply:Yes, you have to remove it every night. its for the best! see how the next few days go with it, if its still hurting your gums you may have to go back to the dentist and get the denture eased, i.e get a part of it filed down a little. only takes a few minutes but you might have to go back a few times until it feels fine for you.
Reply:That is painful for most patients. At my office we rarley see anyone go with a partial that doesn't need a few adjustments. They are made to fit your mouth but they usually have a few spots that are rough, or tight on an area, they can be tight next to your other teeth that part is probably fine although they can be too tight but as long as you can get it out you are fine. I agree with your dentist on that oart. i would however visit them for a quick adjustment if your have a spot making your sore. Alos yor tissue will heal much better if you take it out at night. Way to go with the implants, you can't go wrong there. They are a little pricey but well worth it I have seen great sucess with them. Good Luck. (it could take a couple adjustments to make the partial fit comfortably)
Reply:My boyfriend recently had to get partials for 2 teeth he lost in a fight and he only made 2 dr. visits. The first to have his mouth measured and the second to pick them up, he never complained about pain and he said they fit really good. He doesnt even use any fixodent or any stuff like that cause he hates the taste and his teeth stay in good. He takes them out sometimes at night and sometimes he don't and he has no problems at all I guess it would just depend on you. His look like the real thing you can't even tell their partials he was going to get the implants but now he's thinking of just keeping the partials because he found out when you get the implants your gums turn black where you have no teeth. My friend got the implants and her gum area is black due to the dead nerves and it looks funky.
Reply:If the partial denture is pressing into your gums and causing sore spots, you need to go back to the dentist for adjustments.





Adjustments are almost always needed when a denture is delivered.. Some people are lucky and never needed adjustments, but those are more exception than the rule.





Yes, you need to take out the partial denture every night. People who don't take out their dentures at night tend to develop fungus/yeast infections and other such problems.





Hope this helps.
Reply:to be honest pain during the first few days is kind of normal because it is a new thing inside your mouth and your tongue and gum tissue should get used to it, but if the gum under it is impinged ( look white or light pink as a result of pressure) then you should go back to your dentist to relieve some part of it, you may get ulcer as well if the fit is not good, if you feel tightness because of the metallic clasps and if it doesn't go after a week or so also you need to make some changes.


about taking the partial denture out yes it is better to take it out and clean it it will give a rest to your gum teeth and bone as well as prevent any possible yeast infection as you can not clean it properly when it is inside your mouth specially underneath it.



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Whats the difference between and implant and a fake tooth? All dentists please answer!!!?

Well, an implant is a fake tooth too. I'm going to guess you mean a bridge.


Implant: Titanium post that fuses with the jaw bone and a crown is put on top of it. Brush it, floss it, eat with it like a regular tooth. Initial costs high, but long term costs low.





Bridge: carves down teeth on either side of a space and crowns each tooth with a fake tooth suspended between.


Brush it , chew with it, needs special flossing. get 10 or so years out of it and then do it again. Risks: Carved down teeth may need root canals, or worse (I've seen this alot), carved down teeth so damaged that they need to be pulled in the future, so now what? Initial costs less than an implant, but longterm costs higher due to replacements and possible root canals.

Whats the difference between and implant and a fake tooth? All dentists please answer!!!?
I'm not a dentist, however, an implant is actually attached permanently into the jawbone and probably costs around $2500. By fake, I guess you mean a crown...the dentist drills away part of your original tooth, leaving a "peg" to glue a crown or "fake" tooth to. That usually costs between 6-8 hundred, depending on where you live.
Reply:Technically, an implant IS a fake tooth. An implant is a porcelain crown glued to a titanium screw that has been surgically implanted in the bone. A bridge has a pontic (the fake tooth) and abutments (the crowns on the remaining teeth on either side of the missing tooth). A bridge is all one unit, everything hooked together, so you cannot floss in between it. You have to use a floss threader to go underneath it. An implant is like a separate tooth that you can floss. Hope that helps!
Reply:I'm not a dentist, but I know a lot about teeth and dentistry. An implant is actually attached permanently into the jawbone.A fake tooth , also known as a crown is where the dentist drills away part of your original tooth, leaving a peg to glue a crown or a so called "fake" tooth to it.



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Dentures at 46???

I'm only 46 years old, and two specialists have confirmed that all my teeth need to be removed. They are deeply decayed, and many are abcessing. This is because of a medication which causes dry mouth. I've poured a fortune into my teeth already.





I need advice. I'm in pain and scared to death. I don't want to wear old-people dentures, and I don't want to talk like an old person.





Has anyone young been through this? My self-esteem is hitting an all-time low, thinking of my reflection in the mirror with no teeth.





We can't afford implants all over. The best we can do ($30,000) is overdentures.





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Dentures at 46???
look there are children born with gum dieases and will eventually have to have dentures by the time they are in their 20's. i know people who have had dentures since they were in their early 20's. you will be the only one who will know that you have them. you can get them custom made however you want them to look like. you can get them made to wear a front tooth has a little chip in them. "very natural looking". you won't look like some old person. dentures are not for just old people. trust me your self-esteem level will go through the roof when you get your pretty white dentures. you'll look sooooo much younger compared to the way that you look now. you won't be disappointed. would you rather wear dentures or walk around with no teeth or black rotten teeth. at least you care enough about yourself to where you want to look your best. i see alot of young people walking around with no teeth and black teeth. you need to give yourself some credit and get the beautiful smile that you deserve. good luck.
Reply:A good dentist should be able to make you a good set. Look into finding a dentist that does mini implants. These are smaller implants put in the bone to hold the dentures down. These are much cheaper than full mouth implants but this way you don't have to worry about your denture slipping around and you looking like an old person. Lower dentures are always hard to keep from slipping without mini implants and the mini implants will help you hold onto more of your jaw bone after the teeth are extracted so your dentures will fit better also. Mini implants for dentures is a specific type of implant that is small and cheaper than the implants bars or full size implants used for dentures. I would expect this whole process for implants and dentures top and bottom to be anywhere from $4,000-$6,000 depending on area. I do not know how many teeth you have to extract. They place the implants when they extract the teeth. Normally, you only need 3 mini implants top and 3 bottom.
Reply:You know what, don't worry. You know that you did the best you could to take care of your teeth and that is what matters. I know that it will probably be tough to adjust at first, but just think that at least you won't have to be in anymore pain from abcesses and stuff after this. Don't be scared, I am sure everything will be okay. Also if you get a good set, it is likely other people won't even notice. Maybe you could get implants over time...save up or something. Everything will be okay. What matters is that you are doing the best thing for your health right now. Hugs and hang in there! Everything will work out just fine. :-)





p.s. My mom is only slightly older than you and has had dentures since she was in her early 40's! Nobody can even tell, and she doesn't look old at all, nor does she talk like an older person. We forget that she has them unless she mentions them or something. She puts on her biggest smile and most of the time doesn't even think about dentures. :)
Reply:You know you have to eat and if dentures is the way to go then do it. I was 23 when I got my dentures and I don't talk funny or like an old person. If you want to keep your good health you will get the new teeth. And don't be ashamed of yourself for doing this for yourself. They make teeth look just like the teeth you had before they rotted out. I'm 55 yrs now and most people don't even know I have them unless I say something. they will put the new teeth right in after they get them. And reline them as needed.
Reply:Yeah - I think mini implants would be the way to go for you if you can afford them. They're a lot cheaper than individual implants and a lot less trouble than removable dentures. Try to think positive - once you've had it done, you wont have all the pain of abscesses and decay any more and with the implants, you wont be losing bone so you wont get that caved in look which results from bone loss. Good luck - I'm sure you'll be OK.
Reply:Have had to do dentures on a 16 yr old but because of gum desease, not by choice!! Hey good fitting dentures can look great %26amp; many function well but never like your natural teeth. Just be glad if you can afford them %26amp; make the best of a not so great situation. Have made many for patient less than 46,it ain't the end of the world, spose you had cancer!! DMD here
Reply:My mother was 32 when she lost hers.... She had jaw cancer in her teens and it ruined them.....





She wears dentures and they did a really good job on them... if you didnt know , you wouldnt notice. Proper fit is important.





You are a wonderful person with or without teeth.......... I know that this just adds to your low self esteme !!!! But you are a beautiful inside and out weather you see it or not. Trust me other do Deb. You have the warmest heart I have ever met....





But if they are that bad... they need to come out...... bad teeth can have very bad effects on your health... it " poisons" the body.... Good luck.... and remember u will feel so much better when its all over with.



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