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A 59-year-old male asked:
Tooth #2 just pulled by perio. no wisdom. could not bone graft for implant due to missing bone buccal side. what to do? denture appliance? please help
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Dr. Larry Stewartanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 41 years experience
"Sinus Lift" : Let the extraction site heal and then see an oral surgeon who can perform a "sinus lift " bone graft. Sounds scarier than it is and they may be able to do implant and graft at same time. You can probably still have an implant supported tooth.
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Perio consult: See a periodontist, or 2 if necessary for a consultation. With modern advances, many periodontists can rebuild lost bone in areas not previously able to. There are many techniques for such situations. The periodontist can discuss possible procedures and your treatment options. That tooth is not a critical tooth to replace if there are no good options available.
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 43 years experience
2nd opinion: See the oral surgeon. Often different kinds of grafting can be done. Yes, without the buccal bone, it can be difficult, but maybe not impossible. Also, not so easy or inexpensive. You may do just fine without the 2nd molar in that area, depending on the condition and position of the rest of your teeth. You likely will not wear a removable partial denture for one tooth.
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Dr. Gregory LaMorteanswered
Periodontics 44 years experience
Two words: Bone graft. There are several ways to accomplish that. Make sure your surgeon has the appropriate experience.
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