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My new implant looks longer than my other teeth, what can be done about this?

October 21st, 2012
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I have recently had a single implant retained crown fitted to my left central incisor and a cerec porcelain crown fitted to my left lateral incisor following an accident.

When my central incisor was removed an abcess was discovered which meant i had some artificial bone inserted and left to heal before the implant was placed.

Now the implant has been fitted it looks considerably longer than my right central incisor, which my dentist says is due to gum recession. I am really unhappy with how this looks and want to try and find out if there are any procedures available to correct this as i do not want one front tooth which is longer than the other?

Many thanks

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite, 27 Park Rd, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
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What is the rate of success with dental implants?

October 21st, 2012
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As stated on this website, that the subperiosteal and plate form implants have a high failure rate. Can you please state the failure rates for each implant type as a percentage. What other factors affect the succes rate of implants? ie are there chemicals in tooth paste or other oral products that can affect the implants? What are the disadvantages of having implants over dentures? Any additional information that you can provide to help me answer my EPQ question, which is “What is the best way to replace missing teeth?”

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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1 of my mini implants has failed, should I opt for dentures instead?

October 16th, 2012
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I had 2 midi implants fitted…1 failed and the other has had a crown fitted but the gum seems to be receeding and it looks like the bone is going around the implant. I am worried that the implant has caused this and will show through. I have been told wait and see but what if it does? what can be done? To take it out would mean further bone loss and then what..as I would still have the problem with the gum. i have been told gum grafts dont work well. I am to have a bone graft on the side that the midi implant failed (from another dentist) and 2 full implants fitted but i am now having second thoughts as I am desperately worried about this gum problem. Is there a really good denture that I could have fitted instead? I have only been given the usual ones. I would be most grateful for any advice. Many thanks

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite, 27 Park Rd, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
Web : www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144
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I don’t have enough jawbone for dental implants, is a denture the best option for me?

October 16th, 2012
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I have had my four bottom front between my K9’s pulled due to bone loss and have been told that because of the bone loss I’m not a candidate for implants. I was wondering is there anything other a fixed bridge that could work for me? I heard that there is now a denture that snaps on over your existing teeth. If so do you know the price range for them?
thank you for taking the time to read my message and for any help you can give me dr moore

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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Fillings have broken my teeth, are implants the best option to replace them?

October 16th, 2012
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I believe as a result of dental work i had approx 10years ago, resulted in me loosing 2 of my teeth – Top 2 at the left had side. The 2 fillings that had casued both my teeth to break. In order to fix the problem at the time the dentist inserted a metal rod into the gum, hence i have 2 teeth that are similar to the rest. This however has causing me problems ever since where the false tooth keeps falling off if i chew something like a gum or hard stuff. I have been numerous time to the same dentist, though that particular dentist does not practice there a few of his colleagues have moved elsewhere which i go to. Every few years i have to go back to fix the problem, most annoying thing is that the food gets stuck. To get this permanantly resolved what options do i have that will no cost to much? Many thanks

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite, 27 Park Rd, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
Web : www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144
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My 12 year old son is soon to lose a tooth, how long should he wait until he can have a dental implant?

October 13th, 2012
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Hi my son had an accident at the age of 6 or 7 a football dislodged one of his front tooth. The dentist we saw made him wear what i would describe as like a protective gum sheild for a while to protect and save it she said, although she did not push it back up into the gum. He is now 12 1/2 and the tooth although not giving him any pain has slowly started to discolour. He went to the dentist yesterday after an appointment with a arthodonist who said that after an xray that he will eventually loose the tooth, but needed a root canal. Obviously this really upset me as he is so young. My own dentist tooth a further xray who then said he did not what to do! He said that when teeth are dislodged they usually reset but this hasnt there is a gap at the top so a root canal cannot be done.And that the tooth is eating away at the root/nerve i cannot remember and this nwill eventually make the tooth loose. If he does loose the tooth, when would he be able to have a dental implant? I. Many thanks

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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My dentist has needed to replace my crown 3 times, will this affect my dental implant?

October 2nd, 2012
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I have just completed treatment for an upper left premolar and adjacent upper left molar. All preparatory treatment went well, no problems, until the placement of the crowns: the first placement was a total misfit, and was resent to dental lab/technician for correction. 2nd attempt was better, but sent back again for adjustments; 3rd fitting seemed good – comfortable and cosmetically v. good. However, back home when I had a meal for first time, I noticed that top implants and bottom teeth were not meshing properly, and I was unable to chew my food properly. I reported back to my dentist next day, but he said he couldn’t find a problem, although he did not check with that special ‘occlusion’ paper test. Of course, he could not check the interior of my teeth with a mirror either, whilst teeth were closed. I was told to wait a week to see if still a problem,
There is still a problem – a big gap between top (implants) and bottom molars, so that I am unable to chew food properly on this side. As a result, I am mainly chewing on the other side of my mouth – surely not good long-term?
My questions:
Why has this problem occurred? Should the dentist replace these crowns? Does all this removal and refitting of crowns (3 times so far, and possibly more to follow) compromise or damage the underlying implants?
Your opinion much appreciated.
Thanks.

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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What is best for the replacement of my teeth, same day implants or traditional implants?

October 2nd, 2012
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hi, i am about to have my two front teeth roots extracted after a cycling tumble! the posts of the crowns split the roots. i’m confused as to what is best, the same day implants or waiting for six months and having the implant done then? i have already paid for the extraction and partial plate as i thought the later was more reliable.i seem to be getting conflicting information. if i went for the same day implants could i do that the day after extraction at another practise? many thanks,

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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