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After gum disease and a denture, can you have two teeth replaced as implants?

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Depends: It will be determined by primarily bone stability/support. If you have bone and sufficient to place an implant you can definitely get implants to replace missing teeth, but with periodontal issues it can be difficult. See your dentist for consult.

Answered 10/26/2012

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Yes... Possibly: Gum disease is a complicated as it causes bone loss. If you have enough bone left, an "all-on-four" type permanent denture bridge can be used. Many times with this type of a procedure, we find that we need to perform a sinus lift and bone grafting. It would be best for you to see a dentist with experience in these procedures to determine if you are a candidate. A cat scan is a must to diagnose.

Answered 2/5/2022

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Dr. Eric Linden answered

Specializes in Periodontics

See below: If you want an overdenture, then it might be possible to put 2 implants in to support the denture. We often prefer 4 implants for greater stability.

Answered 5/28/2016

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Dr. Lance Timmerman answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Probably: Do you mean now all teeth are gone and a complete denture is present, or were two teeth removed and a partial denture placed? Either way, placing 2 implants is likely possible. What the implants are doing depend on what the goal is. Replace 2 teeth with crowns? Stabilize the complete denture? Short answer is yes. What it takes to do that and what the overall goal is needs clarity.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Possibly: All depends upon the remaining bone where the implants need to be placed. The amount, location, and shape are critical factors. See a prosthodontist for your options. Often, bone can be grafted before the implants are placed, to improve the prognosis.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Dr. David May answered

Maybe: Both gum disease and a denture will make it so there is lees bone than if these were not there first. If you are willing to go through bone grafting procedures then an implant can almost always be done. It just depends on how much time effort and money you are willing to spend?

Answered 12/24/2012

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Probably: If you have adequate bone in the specific locations where the implants need to go. Then yes. If not there are a number of bone grafting techniques available.

Answered 9/10/2013

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Yes: For long term solution, i would put 4 implants (2 in canine area and 2 in 1st molar area), restored with crowns and rest seats, then followed with a regular tooth born frame work partial. Another option would be 4 implants with a bar and overdenture, but it would require interarch clearance of more than 12mm.

Answered 3/1/2013

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