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i have had 4 front teeth on a plate for 27 yrs and now have a failing crown and have been to 2 dentists for an assesment. 1st one said im not suitable for implants as i need 4 surgeries and he cant gaurantee its success (he didnt even take an xray) the 2nd one has said i dont need grafting as he uses bicon short implants. i need 6 teeth and he says i need 6 implants – is this right? and do bicon short implants usually do away with grafting? and finally the 2nd dentist did take several xrays/photos but says i dont need a ct scan, but ive read sevaral times that i should have one – is this true?,

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1) I am considering implants because of infection in root canala of nos 5 & 6 upper left molars. After extraction, is there a risk of the implants becoming infected from the original infection? 2) If one implant holds two teeth, will there be bone loss because of less chewing pressure on that bit of jaw? 3) I had a panoramic X-ray in January 2011, should I bring it to a first consultation?,

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I have just had a crown removed and replaced with a single front tooth denture on a plate. Please can you advise what i should leave the denture in over night? Also I’m not too happy with this solution and I would like to Know what other options are open to me, I’ve been advised I will have to keep the denture for at least 6 months before I more long term solution could be considered is this true? Many thanks in advnace Kind regards,

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is it normal for implants to reject in first few months and whats the answer should implants have been input surely xrays show that implants would reject thank you for your assistance ,

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My wifes dentist after initial consultation and xrays etc taken,has quoted £4000 for 1 implaqnt and a cantelever bridge. Would this be a reasonable fee for this work.,

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is there any way to decrease the chances of rejection when opting for immediate loading?,

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I have had a crown on my front tooth for around 14 years. It has become loose in the last 5 years and I have had to have it re adhered several times (s ince pregnancy). Xrays show that the root canal has two fractures in it where the rod sits. I have been told the best possible course of action is an implant. I had the moulds taken and measurements and xrays etc and paid £150 for this and then was given a breakdown of costs for this – for a ceramic post etc I am quoted £2650. This seems somewhat excessive. Is this about right? I cannot justify this on one tooth.,

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I had 3 Bicon implants at LL5 & 6 and LR4. The latter failed within days. The other two survived. However, after they were crowned recently I began to smell a rat because dentist would not show me post-implant x-rays. Long story short, LL6 is half in-half out, hence the reason for the odd sensation, and another dentist has confirmed that it will fail. There is also a 6mm pocket there, which I believe will aid further bone loss. After many years regular crowns failed and they were not replaced by anything. My upper jaw has enough depth apparently but ridge is too narrow. What to do? No one seems able to give me practical advice. I am 59.,

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Hi, I have had x-rays, ct scan and the thickness of my bone measured. I have been told that I should not need a bone graft but he could not say for certain until he opens up the gum, is this true? I thought these tests would prove whether bone grafting is required or not. As when he opens up gum and procedes if he said it is required the the price rises alot.,

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I currently have 2 root canals and my dentist has told me that they need re-route canals doing, or I could have implants/false teeth etc. I\’m unsure of what is best and would like a second opinion. Thank you.,