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Can implants be used when several teeth are missing?

October 9th, 2010
Q.
Are dental implants just for cases where there are a few teeth missing or can they be used in cases like mine where there are all but 6 teeth missing. That is combining top and bottom?
A.
Certainly, the first use of de… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Does sinus lift affect breathing?

October 7th, 2010
Q.
Dear D”r Does an open sinus lift prosidure may effect the nose and the breething? since reducing the maxilary size is it interfering with breething, change preshure un the nose? thanks
A.
No, people often comment that … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Does implant procedure require needles and drills?

October 7th, 2010
Q.
Is the dental implant merely cemented into the gum or is it necessary to use needles and drills and all that nasty stuff?
A.
it is necessary to use needles… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Will braces work if there is a dental implant?

October 7th, 2010
Q.
How does a dental implant work with braces, or more importantkly, can it actually work? It is my front tooth where I have the dental implant but my other teeth are slightly crooked and I am hoping to get them sorted.
A.
unfortunately and implant cann… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Why are dental implants so expensive?

October 4th, 2010
Q.
I have been researching the optuions for missing teeth and must say I am quite suprised at some of the prices. Dental implants in particular seem very expensive to me. What is it that makes them cost so much?
A.
good question. 
costs ar… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Can I get a temporary tooth during implant healing time?

October 4th, 2010
Q.
I have read that you need to wait about three months or so before the replacement tooth can be attached to the dental implant after it is implanted. Does this mean that I am going to have an obvious gap in my teeth for all that time? Please say it ain’t so.
A.
It ain’t so! Sometimes implant… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Should I wait until crown fails before getting implant?

October 2nd, 2010
Q.
my dentist said when i had a missing tooth that i could either get a crown or an implant. at the time (about two years ago now) i decided to go with the crown as i could not afford implants. Now i can afford implants but am unsure whether it is best to just wait until the crown needs replacing. It is hoplding up well according to my dentist so what would youa advise?
A.
wait until it fails again, unl… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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How much do tooth attachment add to cost of implant?

October 2nd, 2010
Q.
I never realised before that the dental implant just goes down to the bone and does not actually include a tooth top that shows when you open your mouth. How much would a crown add to the price of the dental implant? Any other options other than a crown?
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it all depends, my prices are … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Do mini implants do same job as normal implants?

September 27th, 2010
Q.
Do mini dental implants do the same job as normal implants or they for a specific area of dentistry?
A.
No, mini implants are only for… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Are implants best option for three missing teeth?

September 27th, 2010
Q.
Are dental implants the best option when there are three missing teeth, or are alternative methods just as good? Dental implant seem quite expensive so I am a bit put off by this.
A.
usually yes, however it depend… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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