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Are Gingival Grafts Better For Dental Implants Than Bone Grafts?

April 12th, 2015
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Hi, I have two upper premolars missing and the gum has receded inwards but not upwards. There is enough bone there for implants, but my concern is that when they are placed I will have the same issue I had with the bridge I previously had there – that is of air and saliva being trapped in the gum dip above the tooth ‘shelf’ that sticks out beyond the receded gum. I have been put off bone grafting as I’m told the gum is tight and there is a high failure rate, but I wonder if gingival grafts might serve to bulk up the dip area and lessen the shelf that will be created by the implant teeth? Thank you.

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Does Bone Grafting Work As I Need A New Implant To Replace An Old One?

November 13th, 2014
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Hello Dr. Fahey, I am 55 year old male, non-smoker and in good health.
I have a 23 year old front tooth implant which has a small bone loss and is sensitive due to some gum exposure. My dentist says bone and gum grafting will help. But I read that it is either not possible or success rate is non-existant. Is there a rough success rate percentage anywhere I can look before making decision?
I don’t know the make or model of the implant but 23 years ago there were probably only a few around. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
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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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Can I wait an extra month after bone graft to get implants placed?

February 7th, 2012
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I had a bone graft several months ago and the Dr. wants me to have another mouth scan this month 2 c if I’ve healed enuf for the implants. I would like to wait till next march for the implants because I don’t have the money right now. Would that be ok??? thanks,,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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If the area where I had gum grafting and a dental implant bled whilst brushing my teeth, should I be concerned?

November 6th, 2011
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Hi. I had a dental implant with gum grafting around it placed (tooth #7 I believe right next to my front tooth) six days ago. Tonight when I was brushing my teeth I guess I made contact with the implant area and there was slight bleeding. Nothing feels loose is this a problem? It quickly stopped bleeding. Stitches look to be still in place.,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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I got a three crown bridge with implants but there is a metal line visible on the middle crown. What can be done?

September 1st, 2011
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I have just had a 3 crown bridge fitted to 3 Implants at L4,5 & 6. I am disappointed that a metal line is visible over the middle crown. my dentist says this is due to my gum receeding,it was fitted within 2 week of the impression being taken,can anything be done?,
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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Do you think that I need a gum graft?

July 1st, 2011
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Hello my gums have severely receded and i would like dental implants because my teeth are missing. Do you think i\’d need a gum graft?? thank you for your time.,
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Maybe
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
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Would gum graft fix recession, which was caused by gum disease?

June 5th, 2011
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I have some recession (2/3mm) on one of my canine teeth. It doesn\’t notice when I smile but I am aware of it… How much would it cost to have a gum graft on this tooth? Or are there any alternatives? By the way the recession was due to gum disease which I have now had treatment for and my gums are much healthier. I\’m 27 years old.,
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Would my own tissue be needed for the graft?

May 20th, 2011
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i am having an implant to replace an upper front tooth. my dentist has advised i will need synthetic bone which is fine but i may also need gum grafting and he says this would be using bovine material. i cant find any information on the net about this it all seems to say you would use my own tissue to do the graft. please can you give me any more information? i have made an appointment to ask more questions before we go ahead with the work thanks.
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Is it worth me having all of this surgery done to hold the dental implants?

March 11th, 2011
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Hello. I\’ve been told I need both a gum graft AND a bone graft due to gum disease and me wanting to receive dental implants. Do you think it\’s worth getting all this surgery done? If i do what are the chances of me actually having dental implants and them lasting? Thank you,
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Dr Glover
Fergus and Glover
160 Union St Aberdeen AB10 1QT
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