a back tooth can have 3 tooth roots. so, the dental implant itself is one "root" for that tooth replacement?

Question

Should I do & how much radiation CT scans for one dental implant causes vs regular chest/head CT scan or one digital tooth x ray. I am curious to know

Answer 1

Exactly: For that reason, if the implants being placed are short it is often suggested that TWO implants be placed to replace that missing molar. It all depends on the bite, opposing dentition, occlusal forces, etc. Yes, it adds to the total cost of your care, but you're also getting a stronger and physiologically equivalent result. Consider it. Wider implants can be used if there is bone volume.

Answer 2

Molar Dental Implant: A molar dental implant is an artificial single tooth root that is surgically anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth.

Answer 3

Implant: Ideally we would put one implant per root,. but besides the cost involved,factors such as the size of the implant, as well as the surgical space and restorative space, distance between teeth , dictate and necessitate the placement of one implant. this is not always the case but the majority.

Answer 4

Dental Implants: Can't compare apples and oranges. An implant is a large titanium "root" replacement that integrates to the bone without any movement in bone. Roots are smaller and attached to the bone with a ligament that allows for movement of the tooth. An implant is therefore stronger in many ways and more than adequate to support a single tooth restoration.

Answer 5

It might: When did you have the tooth extracted and the implant placed. If all of that was recently then it should tighten up if the tooth and its supporting tissues are sound. If the loosening of this tooth has started after the implant was restored with a crown then it might have an issue with it.

Answer 6

Occlusion: Important to check the occlusion ( bite) to be sure it is not in traumatic occlusion. Not only when you close straight down , but when you close and then slide to the sides and the front. If in doubt, see the specialist - the Prosthodontist - who is the expert in occlusion and reconstruction including implant reconstruction. Bad for tooth to be loose and have recession. See Prostho. Good Luck.

Answer 7

More info needed...: Radiographs, history of implant placement and periodontal status, as well as the reason your dentist feels the tooth is loose. If you want a meaningful second opinion, see a periodontist in your community for a consultation.

Answer 8

Find the reason: It is important to find the reason why a tooth is becoming loose. Get the right treatment done. It will not tighten by itself.

Answer 9

Check the bite: Visit your dentist for bite evaluation and selective bite adjustment.

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