front tooth dental implant and periodontal disease, can you tell me about this?

Question

I have a 1 mm (1/2mm yr.Ago) space between my front teeth. Teeth shift later in life? If I do not have periodontal disease what could it otherwise be?

Answer 1

Dental Implants: If one of your teeth is hopeless due to periodontal disease, it will need extraction. Good thing is it can be replaced with an implant.. No need to attach a bridge to the adjacent teeth. All the best...

Answer 2

Not on this forum: There is not enough room in the limited space we have here to tell you "all about this". Your own dentist who can actually examine you and see your x-rays can go over all the treatment options, what to expect, prognosis of each option and answer all your questions in enough detail so that you fully understand the procedures, why it's being done, your choices, etc. Just request this.

Answer 3

Perio - Implants: Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. If the missing tooth is not replaced, other teeth can drift out of position and complicate the periodontal disease. Most patients find that an implant is secure and predictable replacement for their missing tooth.

Answer 4

Cosmetic effect:: If you feel that other types of dental work are unsatisfactory, you might be an implant candidate.

Answer 5

Varies: Dental implants are used to replace single or multiple missing teeth. If you are missing teeth, a dental implant may be your best option. However, in some situations a dental implant may not be possible. See your dentist for a full evaluation.

Answer 6

Depends: If: 1. You have a missing tooth, or 2. You want to better support your denture/ partial.

Answer 7

Got missing teeth.: If you are missing any teeth (not wisdom teeth) and adequate space is present for a tooth in that space, then a dental implant is the best treatment. The other options to replace the missing tooth is a bridge, partial denture or no treatment.

Answer 8

Replacement of teeth: Wherever there are missing teeth there is possibility that you may be a candidate for dental implants.

Answer 9

Dental implants: Dental implant is the best replacement for missing tooth/teeth. It's also the replacement for tooth/teeth that are slated for extraction (except wisdom teeth). Also if you have a failing existing bridge dental implant can be a great alternative. Implant supported restorations are life savers for patients with high gag reflex (that cannot tolerate dentures).

Answer 10

Missing tooth or tee: Generally, if you are missing a tooth or several teeth, you may be a candidate for dental implants.

Answer 11

Got "Hockey Look": If you are missing teeth, odds are a dental implant is one of the best options available. Consult your dental provider for an answer specific to your situation.

Answer 12

Missing Teeth: Whether you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, you are a dental implant candidate. If you have failing teeth or teeth in prro condition you are a dental impant candidate as well. Dental implants are now becoming the standard of care for missing teeth. They offer a lifetime of use whereas a bridge has a 5-7 year lifespan based on the study you read. Dentures limit your function.

Answer 13

Missing tooth: If you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth then you should probably have an implant. Dental implants are now pretty much standard of care for missing teeth. Much better prognosis than a bridge. There is almost no contraindications for an implant including lack of bone. If you do not want bone grafts then short implants are available.

Answer 14

If you lack teeth: Dental implants replace missing teeth or support/stabilize dentures. If you are missing teeth, them implants are an option.

Answer 15

Missing tooth: Well if you are missing one of more teeth, you can benefit form a dental implant.

Answer 16

Missing a tooth: If you are missing one or several teeth then you are a candidate for dental implants.

Answer 17

Missing any teeth?: Dental implants are anchors for replacement teeth, either one to many. Only a dentist can determine if you are a candidate based on your medical history and the amount of jawbone available for proper placement.

Answer 18

Missing teeth?: Dental implants are generally the best way to replace missing adult teeth. In some cases they can also be used to anchor removable dentures for additional support and retention. If you have or will have missing teeth, discuss replacement options with your dentist.

Answer 19

Implant is the best: The best treatment to replace a missing tooth is dental mplant. Implant is the best regarding longevity, comfort, function, and esthetics. So if you lost a tooth, you are a candidate for dental implant.

Answer 20

See your dentist: Whether or not you need an implant is subjective, and is determined by your priorities. If you are missing a tooth/teeth and want a fixed permanent replacement that is not supported by other teeth, you need implants. If you want support and retention under dentures, you need implants. The only way to know is to visit your dentist for a consult and discuss it with him/her.

Answer 21

Missing tooth?: If there is a missing tooth you may well be a candidate. I recommend your seeing your dentist if you in fact do have a missing tooth or more. Your dentist can explain to you your options, including that of the dental implant.

Answer 22

Missing tooth: If you are missing one or more teeth, you may need a dental implant(s). Missing teeth can allow other teeth to shift or weaken because the force of chewing is now divided over less teeth. You need proper chewing for proper digestion.

Answer 23

Go to a prosthodonti: Every missing tooth can be replace by an implant. That does mean is always the best option, we need to evaluate every case individually. But is implnt is a option, i bealive it is always the right one in long term.

Answer 24

See Prosthodontist: See the local prosthodontist. They are specialists in this type of treatment.

Answer 25

Needs vs. Wants: Dental implants are not mandatory treatment for replacement of missing teeth. First off, whether or not you need a dental implant may have to do with which tooth is missing. If it's a very back tooth, and nothing is above (or below) it, then you probably don't need an implant. However, one must consider their personal expectation for treatment, financial investment, and time in order to decide.

Answer 26

When 2th is missing!: When an implant? If you are missing a tooth. The simplest answer is that no dentist in 2014 would currently grind down their own teeth to have a bridge replace a missing tooth. Yes an implant may cost more today, but when one side of your bridge loosens ; a tooth rots out you will need another bridge and so on. Missing a tooth, get an implant and save $$$$ over a lifetime!

Answer 27

Replace lost tooth: You would consider a dental implant if for some reason you needed a tooth replaced. A dental implant is tooth's root replacement. A single implant can replace one tooth and multiple implants can be used to anchor several missing teeth or even help to support a denture. Ask your dentist if you indeed need an implant. While a great treatment, sometimes saving ones own tooth is a more logical choice!

Answer 28

Strong Jawbone: Your jawbone (especially lower jawbone) is almost always dense enough to support an implant. The real question is how thick and deep the bone is. If your dental surgeon feels that more bone is needed, he or she will discuss bone grafting options with you. Implants bond with the bone and will be very strong after some healing time. Smoking, diabetes, and osteoporosis can be a problem though.

Answer 29

It's about density: Bone density, width, and depth are the primary determining factors for implant success. These can be determined by your dentist.

Answer 30

Depends: It depends on many factors including your overall health, the surrounding dentition and the quality and quantity of bone available. Whether or not u are a candidate depends on the volume of bone available. There must be adequate width and length of bone to place an implant that can heal and then sustain the bite forces placed on it.

Answer 31

Bone quality: Bone quality can be measured with a ct-scan that looks at the shape of the bone as well as density. It varies by region of the mouth, as well as influenced by medications and physical condition. Different implants and techniques can be used for different bone types. It is rare today that sites cannot be successfully rehabilitated to receive an implant.

Answer 32

Not strength but...: Amount of bone you need to be concerned about. The dental implant needs to be in the bone. Best to get an evaluation, there have been many advances in bone augmentation/grafting that maybe able to add bone if necessary. See a dentist with experience in dental implants, good luck !

Answer 33

Dental implant: A patient should be thouroughly evaluated before implant placement. The quality of the bone as well as the availability of it is important and can be affected by the patient's state of health. Ie: osteoporosis.

Answer 34

Strong: The bone where the implant is to be placed needs to be strong for support.

Answer 35

Can't quantify...: But there are generally four different categories of bone types. Implants can be successful in all types but may require different healing times (2-6 months). The important criteria is implant stability, not bone strength.

Answer 36

Bone Density: Bone quality and quantity are both important. Quantity can be addressed with bone grafts, augmentation, or short or narrow implants. Quality or density can be addressed by compacting less dense bone with special instruments which increases the density . Osteoporosis is not a contraindications but some of the meds for it are.

Answer 37

Depends: The only area we have any problems with in terms of bone density is the upper jaw. Mostly we are concerned with the amount and location and shape of the bone. The other concerns are the sinus location and the lower jaw nerve canal. If you have "normal" bone -- that is no special diseases, traume, etc. -- then there should be no problem with "strength". If initial stability is low, then you wait.

Answer 38

Typically OK: Dental implants are successful in all types of bone, hard or soft. Success rates may vary, but usually the biggest factor is that healing time differs according to bone density.

Answer 39

Depends: Dental implant success depends upon height and width of bone as well as the density of the bone. The density influences the amount of time that lapses between the placement of the implant and the final restoration.

Answer 40

See your dentist...: Your dentist can assist you with determining if the jawbone is strong enough. He/she can assist in determining the quality and quantity of jaw bone present.

Answer 41

Bone and implants: It would be nice to "measure" the strength of bone prior to implants with some gadget or "meter". Many patients think only "bad bone" and "loss of calcium" causes tooth loss, when in fact lack of good hygiene, maintenance, and repair are more likely causes. So if your jaw ever held or is now holding teeth, then it's reasonable to assume implants will do fine.

Answer 42

Bone Volume: The determining factor is the amount of bone in three dimensions. A cone beam 3d can give this information.

Answer 43

Various Factors...: Dental implants are an option for many patients. However, there are many considerations which must be taken into account. These include your medical history, medications, bone availability for dental implants (both height and width), number of missing teeth, desired prosthesis, force considerations, esthetic concerns, and things such as clenching and grinding. See a prosthodontist.

Answer 44

Amount of bone: An implant needs to have enough thickness of bone to work. In most cases, the strength of bone is not the main issue. The density of the bone will determine how much healing time is needed. Similar to putting a cast on a broken bone, bone around an implant requires time to heal.

Answer 45

H x W + Density!: The strength of the jaw bone necessary for an implant varies by the density of the bone, the height of the bone, the width of the bone and the size of the implant you are placing. Other factors include the load placed on the implant and the systemic health of the individual.

Answer 46

Probably: If any oral or intravenous sedation is used, driving a car right away is like driving while drunk. If treatment is done using only local anesthetic only, there should be no problem.

Answer 47

Yes : Yes you should not have any contraindications to operating a motor vehicle after getting an implant placed as long as you did not take any type of sedating drugs. If you did not than a local anesthetic (the same ones given when getting a filling done) are given prior to placing the implant.

Answer 48

Depends: If the procedure was done with local anesthesia then there should be no problem assuming you are feeling okay after the procedure. If any type of sedation was used then you should not be driving.

Answer 49

Depends: If there is no IV or oral sedation involved, and you feel normal after the procedure, you are technically clear to drive. Many patients are capable of driving a car after an implant. That being said, it is always nice to allow someone who loves you to pamper you a little bit after any surgery. You should be fine, but a little TLC and moral support can be helpful.

Answer 50

Not recommended: Dental implant surgery may be as easy as simple 10 minutes procedure, and as complex as 4-5 hours surgery... So we normally advise out patients in advance whether they can drive back home by them selfs or to come in with a family member or friend to take them home. Also lengthy surgeries may require some form of sedation, in this case- no you are not driving home after the implat surgery...

Answer 51

Depends: If patient did not take any narcotics medication that induce drowsiness, sleep. Or was not sedated during the surgery. It would be ok to drive.

Answer 52

Depends: Depends on the extent of the surgery and how the patient feels after the surgery. With any doubt have a driver available. Usually for a single dental implant procedure, most patients do fine and can drive a car back home. If the patient is having sedation, then a driver will be needed.

Answer 53

Sure: Unless there is sedation or psychological effects, there is no reason why one cannot drive.

Answer 54

OK: It is usually ok to drive right after implant surgery, unless the oral surgeon or dentists who placed recommends that you do not. Some reasons might be excess bleeding, fatigue from the surgery, or numbness that temporarily affects your sight.

Answer 55

Dental Implant: It's ok to drive after any dental surgery including dental implants unless sedation is utilized.

Answer 56

You might: If you receive the implant under local anesthetic, you will likely be able to drive yourself back home. If you have received IV sedation or general anesthesia, it would be wise to have someone drive you.

Answer 57

No: But if you are given antibiotics they can interfere with the pill. So use other means of birth control.

Answer 58

Yes: There is no. Contraindication unless you had sedation.

Answer 59

Depends: If the implant was placed with local anesthesia you can drive home. If placed with IV seation then you need to be driven home.

Answer 60

Can be: If you have only had local anesthesia, it should be fine. Often as easy as a filling appointment. Post -op recovery is a little different, but driving should be fine.

Answer 61

Yes if using local: If local anesthesia is used, and very often that is all needed, you should be able to carry out any normal daily activity, even going back to work at the same day in many cases (simple case without grafting).

Answer 62

No Sedation though!: Yes, it is perfectly fine to drive a car following implant surgery, as long as you have not been given any type of muscle relaxer or narcotic which could impair your driving. If you have, you will need to have somebody drive you home. Keep smiling !

Answer 63

Wait to Drive: If your dental implant is placed under IV Sedation, absolutely wait until the next day to drive, as your senses will be impaired. Evening it is placed with local anesthesia, you are still having a minor surgery. Driving is a serious responsibility and you should always be at 100%, so wait a few hours before driving to ensure you feel you can do do safety!

Answer 64

You can drive : if only local anesthesia used and didn't take opioids to control pain you can drive, like after any other dental procedure. However, if you were asleep for your surgery, it will take some time for your alertness and coordination to return to normal. Do not drive for at least 24 hours. Good luck.

Answer 65

Vary: Each practice is different so it'd be difficult to say especially since california is such a large state. Ask the doctor for a consultation to see each individual practice's costs.

Answer 66

Varies by county: Expect to pay more if they are placed by an oral surgeon , but expect less problems and more expertise. Expect o pay $2, 00 to $3, 000 per implant in san diego county.

Answer 67

Depends : Depends on the dr, the type and manufacturer of the dental implant. Dental implants are an investment . Choose a surgeon who has been credentialed by a bonafide implant organization . Be sure your surgeon uses a respected, evidence based implant.

Answer 68

Varies: Costs for dental implants vary from region to region; dentist to dentist and types of implants and how many. If you want to have a better idea, you should get several consultations and treatment plans. Be careful you often get what you paid for and don't want to skimp now on costs and have loads of problems later.

Answer 69

Varies: No one has answered your question as there are to many variables to consider. Please visit your dentist or an oral surgeon to learn what an implant would cost in your case. There are many dentists or surgeons that are willing to do a complimentary screening exam to answer your question.

Answer 70

Depends: Costs of dental implants vary from region to region. Be very careful when seeking out a properly trained individual. Do not look for the "cheapest" doctor. A discount doctor usually results in discount results which ultimately wind up costing you more both financially and healthwise. You get what you pay for no matter where you are in the us.

Answer 71

Varies: Depends upon where you live, and who does the surgery. Same as in philly. In town costs more than suburbs, generally. I would expect fees to be between $1800 - 3000, for the impland and $1800 - 2700 for the crown on top.

Answer 72

Varies: Varies upon the skill level and the type of dental implant used. Some of the more researched implants cost the surgeon more to purchase than the ones less researched. Value should be based upon the skill levels of the surgeon and the quality of the england implant used.

Answer 73

Varies...: The fees depend upon the location of the practice, the expertise of the dentist, and the practice philosophy of the treating dentist. There is not one correct fee..... The most important thing is to select a specialist who is experienced and can moreso provide a nice result the first time....

Answer 74

Whatever you pay!: Implants fees can range from free at a training center to well over $10, 000 for a single tooth with bone and gum reconstruction in the esthetic smile zone. I have a question for you. How much does a house cost in california?

Answer 75

To many variables: LA, San Diego, San Francisco, Stockton, Mt. Lassan, ...where is a key factor in California, just like where in the USA! Fees vary by location, skill and expertise of doctor, type of implant, etc...all are factors. While I'm from Pennsylvania, my guess is $1000-$3000 is a safe range.

Answer 76

Cost of implants: Should be the same as in New York, the placement of the implant done by a qualified private practitioner should range between $1500.00 and $2,500.00.

Answer 77

Range: Probable range is 1750.00-2250.

Answer 78

California Dentistry: Cost of a procedure depends on extent of the damage to be corrected, skill/training/experience of the operator, and cost of living in that area. California is one of the highest tax-based economies in the world. Costs of health care can be twice as much as other areas of the country. Expect to pay more than if you had it done in, for example, suburban Philadelphia where I live.

Answer 79

Symtoms: An implant is failing if you are having pain, swelling, or the implant is loose. An x-ray will confirm if the implant is failing consult your dentist immediately if you are having any of these symptoms.

Answer 80

See your dentist: Only a dentist can tell for certain if an implant is failing, however signs you may notice yourself include a loose tooth or teeth connected to an implant or implants. Pain, swelling, and/or oozing can also be problem indications.

Answer 81

Have it.chcked: Pain, swelling and looseness of the implant are indications that it is failing. X-rays can determine this too along with electronic means.

Answer 82

Many signs: You can experience pain, inflamed gums, drainage, swelling and irritation at the implant site. Your dentist will take an x-ray and see bone missing around the dental implant.

Answer 83

Mobility: Best sign of pending loss is mobility. Only your dentist can tell for sure (could be just a loose screw internally), so get it checked early. Other signs: bleeding gums, pus, loose gum tissues, pain when chewing or clenching.

Answer 84

Many factors: Mobility is a sure sign that it must be removed. Other signs and symptoms may include bleeding, swelling, pus or drainage, pain, bone loss seen on an x-ray (usually more than half the length).

Answer 85

Implant Failure: Signs of implant failure are: pain mobility/loose implant bleeding swelling, abscess bone loss best option is seeing your dentist to evaluate, diagnose and advise you as the proper course of action. The signs mentioned above could have other reasons as well.

Answer 86

Dentist knows best: By the time you yourself are aware of the symptoms of a failing dental implant, namely looseness, swelling, pain on biting, sore and bleeding gums (not in itself a sign of failure), it's probably too late to save the implant. This is why it is so important to go for routine dental exams and x-rays. Your dentist can hopefully catch problems in their very early stage and prevent implant failures.

Answer 87

Pain, pus, mobility: Signs of a failing implant can include pain mobility, bleeding, pus and swelling. That beig said, sometimes there are no symptoms of a failing implant and the only sign there is a problem is a radiograph taken by your dentist or surgeon as a routine check. If you have any symptom see your dentist or surgeon.

Answer 88

Pain, looseness: The most common symptoms are pain and movement. Sometimes you will get drainage, but not as often as you might think. Typically when an implant fails, the bone is replaced by soft tissue. As this occurs, the tissue grows in the gap between the bone and implant and there may be little pain. Other times part of it is still in bone and this may exhibit pain with pressure. Hope yours is ok.

Answer 89

Sore and puffy gums: The gum tissue becomes puffy and sore and yellow exudate comes out from the area. A successful implant should feel as though nothing is in your mouth. If you are aware of the implant then there could be a.Problem. If you feel there is a problem get it checked out.

Answer 90

Pain: Dental implants usually have no feeling. If they become painful, the tissue becomes swollen or shows signs of infection, there may be trouble!

Answer 91

Have it evaluatead: In the immediate period after placement of dental implants, infection, although rare, can be a potential complication. You may note increase in pain, possible drainage, swelling, and redness around the implant. Depending on where it is originating from, it may require some antibiotics and local irrigation or removal of the implant altogether.

Answer 92

Progression of bone loss: Progression of bone loss, failing to osseointegrated as reflected in mobility, persistent gingival swelling, infection, and drainage, and finally, loss of function (pain during function). If found out early, the implant can be saved.

Answer 93

Not together: After a car wreck, extraction could be done to remove the avulsed tooth/teeth and then interarch stabilization (wire the jaw together) but usually not grafting.

Answer 94

Maybe: Usually if the tooth just get fracture, there is no need for bone graft after extraction since bone should grow back on its own. Howver, if the area have extensive bone loss, it should be graft as to preserve as much bone as you can for implant placement at the later time.

Answer 95

NO.: Bone graft usually required antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and pain meds. No need for antirejection drug.

Answer 96

A few things: If there is constant swelling and pain around the implant, bone loss on the x-ray and if it is loose. Your dentist will be able to assess the implant to determine of it is failing.

Answer 97

Pain: Pain in the area is a strong indication. Gum redness, swelling, discomfort, are all reasons to have the area checked.

Answer 98

Dentist check up: A failing implant is often difficult for the patient to detect. Anyone with implants should have regular check ups and occasional x-rays to catch problems in the early stages. A failed implant is loose and usually painful with pressure. A mobile implant may not be failed. A loose connecting screw can be the cause and is not typically painful.

Answer 99

Inflammation: There would be signs of the some or all of the following: looseness of the implant , swelling of the gum, pus, gum bleeding , pain, bone loss on a dental x-ray. I hope this helps.

Answer 100

Mobility: If there is any mobility of the implant, that is usually is accompanied with inflammation , infection and or swelling.

Answer 101

Several indications.: A failing dental implant may feel loose. It may have a swelling, boil, or abscess associated with it. It may have some gum recession or bone loss adjacent to it. Some of these indications can be noticed by the patient themselves. Other indications can be more subtle and may only be identified by a dentist. I would recommend your seeing the dentist who placed the implant so it can be evaluated.

Answer 102

Pain, Pus, Swelling: Your dental implant should be immobile. If you are having pain at the site of the implant, pus, bleeding, swelling, fever, a draining 'bubble' or fistula, or increased redness, you should see your implant surgeon immediately. Additionally, if an x-ray shows abnormal bone loss, your implant may be failing. Keep smiling !

Answer 103

Implant failure : First see your dentist or surgeon for evaluation is the best answer.

Answer 104

Loose, pain?: If it is loose and there is pain it could be failing. See your dentist.

Answer 105

Mobility / function : Initially an implant is considered a failure if it's surrounding bone does not integrate/attach to it. However, even osteo/bone integrated implants can fail from excess cement causing supporting bone loss, poor angulation resulting in lack of function or unacceptable esthetics.

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