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How long after tooth removal till I get an implant?

January 11th, 2012
Q.
how long should i wait after having a tooth removed to get an implant,
A.
It depends on the tooth and ho… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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What material will be used to fill top lip where gum is missing?

January 10th, 2012
Q.
Hi. I,ve just had 5 implants in my upper jaw 3 days ago..ouch!! before that I was wearing a denture for 4 years due to gum deciese, which meant i had a lot off bone loss and shrunken gums, my dentist said i ad enough bone though…. and will be ready for the bridge in 2 months, My concirn is the lack of gum i have under my top lip and what material will be used to fill it out?,
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It might be filled out with pi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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 are the risks associated with gum recession and implants in terms of the bone?

January 8th, 2012
Q.
I need about 5 implants done. I am (only) 38 and know that my gums will recede with ageing. If the gums recede past the implant line then i assume this is a problem and that the implant will need replacing. What are the risks accociated with this in terms of long term structure of the bone etc. How easy is it to replace implants later on if there is excessive gum recession?,
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton Manchester, M41 8GN
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UK Practice of the Year 2007

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I need a bridge for my four front teeth. have been recommended extraction of existing stumps. Can this be done for comfortable results?

September 23rd, 2011
Q.
I need a bridge for four front teeth. Lost one tooth year ago and have bone loss there. Have been recommended extraction of existing stumps but I know I have a difficult bite. I would like the work done but want to feel and look comfortable upon completion and be able to eat without difficulty,
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That should be achievable but … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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I am in my 90s and am concerned I would be too old for implants. Is this the case?

September 2nd, 2011
Q.
I am now 90. I have had dentures for a long time but they are old and loose and I greatly desire dental implants. But am I tool old? Would the healing be too much of a strain?,
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the main problem is bone loss … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Mukesh Soni
Soni Dental Implants
Twickenham, Sussex and Reading Locations
Web : www.sonidentalimplants.co.uk Tel: 0800 328 1933

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Are there any treatments to reverse receding gum. If so, how much would it cost?

August 27th, 2011
Q.
Are there any treatments to reverse receding gums & make them look normal again? if so, what does it entail & how much does it cost? Thanks,
A.
It depends. If it is a localiz… (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
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42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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I had an implant in 2007 and dentist has told me I will need to pay more money for a bone graft. This can’t be?!

August 1st, 2011
Q.
I had an Implant on a front canine tooth in 2007, I dicovered a small lump had appeared on my gum and went to see my dentist who told me that there is a possibility of some bone loss and having originally spent £1,600….would probably have to fork out another £1,500 for a bone graft….I\’m horrified, I was led to believe that this would last much longer than this, do I have any recourse regarding the original procedure?,
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Probably not, all estimates at… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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 implant fell out should I leave the area alone to heal?

June 25th, 2011
Q.
After 5 years my implant has fallen out. For about 6 months I was noticing food getting stuck at the site of the implant. One day I went to floss and the implant totally feel out!! When I smile or talk you can not see the missing tooth. It has been 2 weeks and the site is beginning to close. Is it OK to leave it alone? Will it heal without infection. I\’m not sure I want to rep

lace it. (The entire implant with post intact fell out) I am looking for new dentist after several of our family has had problems with fillings ect. that she has performed. So I am interested in another oppinion. Thank you so much.,
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250
UK Practice of the Year 2007

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I knocked out my front tooth, is an implant the best option for me?

May 27th, 2011
Q.
Hi, I knocked my tooth out last week (one of my front ones) and i can\’t smile or even want to open my mouth!! Will a dental implant be the best option for me? thanks,
A.
Possibly, it depends on the am… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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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Is it true that if you have very little bone the only option is an implanted denture?

May 27th, 2011
Q.
is it true that if you have very little bone an implant supported bridge is out of question and only an implant supported denture is an option.,
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Yes, to some extent. It is oft… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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