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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)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
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Harley Street Dental Studio
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How will dentist decide if I need bone grafting?

October 4th, 2010
Q.
How will the dentist find out if I need bone grafting before I can go ahead with getting my dental implant? Will it purely be an x-ray or something else?
A.
The need for grafting can be m… (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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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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What credentials should I look for in an implant dentist?

October 4th, 2010
Q.
I have read that you should make sure to get a dentist who is well experienced with doing the dental implant procedure but how am I supposed to find out who is and isn’t? Is there an online resource or something that can give me this kind of information easil?
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Ask your dentist what post gra… (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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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.
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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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Is bone grafting procedure completely safe?

October 2nd, 2010
Q.
I wanted implant but my dentist has now told me that I am going to need the bone grafting treatment before I can go ahead. I am not all that sure about this treatment. How much will it add to the cost of my already extortionate implants? Also, entirely safe procedure as it sounds ominous to me!
A.
Bone grafting is a quite a big… (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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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?
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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 long are dental implants supposed to last?

October 2nd, 2010
Q.
How long is a dental implant supposed to last? I know crowns are supposed to last about 10 years or something like that but what about the implants? Also, what factors may shorten the implants life?
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The success rate of implants o… (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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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 steroids affect dental implant success?

September 30th, 2010
Q.
Hi, I have been told I may need dental implants in 6 months or so and have read steroids may affect the implant success, which type of steroids do this? as I use an asthma inhaler and had to have a small course of anabolic steroid pills to help with a leg ulcer I had last year. Thank you Mr Paul Wing
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You may need the steroids topp… (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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