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A 24-year-old male asked:
Is it true that with bone grafting, all-on-four and etc, mostly anyone can get dental implants even if they lost teeth from gum disease?
5 doctor answers • 17 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Limitations: There are limitations to all treatments. For example, you can get periodontal disease around implants. Please see your Dentist for an evaluation as to whether implants and crowns or implant supported dentures would be applicable for your situation. Your Dentist may recommend teaming with an Oral Surgeon or Periodontist, or may recommend that you see a Prosthodontist. Go for exam and advice.
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
For the most part: Think of it this way: almost anything is possible if there is no monetary limit on what you want to spend to reconstruct jawbones that have atrophied due to tooth loss. As long as there are no medical contraindications, grafting can usually be accomplished to provide the bone support that is needed.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
With one exception: Patients should have healthy gums, enough bone to hold the implant and committed to good oral hygiene and regular post-op dental visits.
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 43 years experience
Most cases: In most cases, there is a treatment option available for fixed implant prosthesis. All depends on the existing bone, amount ,location, density, etc. See the specialist - Prosthodontist - for evaluation and treatment options. They will be the team captain for you team of specialists for reconstruction. You can go to many sites for more info. Bydesigndental.com will get you more info. Good Luck.
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Dr. Andres Carbunaruanswered
Dentistry - Prosthodontics 26 years experience
Yes: Todays techniques allows us to place implants to almost every body ( as long as the have no medical conditions)
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