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Will dental crown need to be replaced if fallen from implant?

September 26th, 2010
Q.
The crown that is attached to my dental implant has fallen away. It started as a crack but now the whole thing has gone. Will I only need to get the crown replaced or may this affect the implant itself?
A.
New crown, unfortunately.
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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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How long will pain alst after dental implant?

September 26th, 2010
Q.
How long is the pain expected to last after the dental implant is put in? Will I be given medication to alleviate the pain and if so how long for? How long does it take for the implant site to heal properly? A fair few questions but thanks.
A.
1. depends on the surgery, but… (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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What is a sinus lift?

September 25th, 2010
Q.
My dentist has told me that I am going to need a sinus lift before I can get a dental implant but I am not too sure exactly what this is?
A.
What is a sinus lift/graft? Th… (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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Is dry mouth due to dental implant?

September 25th, 2010
Q.
Since getting dental implants I have been getting dry mouth. This is something I have never had trouble with before and so out it doewn to the implant. Is it the implant thought? I am trying to drink more water to stop it but it keeps coming back.
A.
No, I would imagine it could b… (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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Is replacing of gold bat from lower implant denture necessary?

September 24th, 2010
Q.
Hello Dr Fahey, My dentist wants to remove the gold bar from my lowere implant supported denture and replace with a more up-to-date stud type of support. I have on ly 2 implants in the lower jaw and wonder if my denture will feel secure enough with this new method. Also can you tell me if it is alright to sleep wearing implant supported dentures.
A.
i do not really see the benefi… (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 long after sinus lift before I can wear denture?

September 24th, 2010
Q.
Hi, Im having a sinus lift this week and wear a denture. How soon after the op will I be able to wear my denture. It has front teeth on it.
A.
you should be able to wear the… (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 smoking effect chance of implant survival?

September 24th, 2010
Q.
Is smoking something that will not only harm implant if I was to do so when the thing was being implanted, or is smoking still likely to cause damage if I do so when the implant has been in for a while? I know that generally smoking is not a good thing but what effect will it have on implant?
A.
both, smoking effects the init… (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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What is a cheap alternative to dental implant?

September 24th, 2010
Q.
I would like to get a dental implant but at the moment they are just too expensive for me. COuld you tell me of a less expensive option to thsi treatment which is still good in it’s own right?
A.
maryland bridge
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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What would be the cost of five dental implants?

September 24th, 2010
Q.
How much would you say it would cost to get five dental implatns? Can thewse all be odne in one treatment?
A.
i cannot really advise you abo… (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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Can dental insurance cover cost of implants?

September 24th, 2010
Q.
Can dental insurance cover the cost of dental implants?
A.
not sure, check your individua… (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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