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

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Sounds plausible: But it depends on many factors, including the amount and type of bone, your bite, and the other teeth remaining. Your treating dentist is best equiped to determine what is best for your situation.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Depends: As long as the bone is sufficient in location, volume and health, implants can be placed for a variety of uses. The location of the vital structures (nerves, blood vessels) and sinuses will help determine just where they may be placed. See your prosthodontist for options.

Answered 4/18/2013

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Probably, but....: If there is sufficient bone, or it can be supplemented with grafting techniques, and you have no medical contraindications, then it should be possible. The bigger question is how this fits into your restorative needs. In order to determine what your best options are, you would need to consult with a general dentist or prosthodontist and then an oral surgeon\ periodontist who can work as a team.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. Peter Flaherty answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Maybe: Consult with your dentist. If you are a good candidate for implants then two or four implants can be placed to support a denture. Who knows, you may even be able to have more implants placed and then have a full set of permanent teeth. Good luck.

Answered 8/22/2013

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Depends: It is possible. It depends on the extent of the bone loss, the proximity of certain structures in the jaw bone, the status of the adjacent teeth, your health issues (if any), finances, insurance issues etc. Consult with your dentist.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Bone: Hard to answer without more information. However, the success of implants depends on the volume of bone and your medical history that affects how you hel. Why did your lose you teeth?

Answered 5/17/2013

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Yes: You have no natural teeth and full dentures? Yes, implants could be placed, if you have enough bone, to help hold in the denture.

Answered 9/18/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes but...: Implants can be done after gum disease and dentures, but you would need to have a proper amount of bone left to support the implants and you s would have to develop a better home regime of taking care of the implants once placed. I would get more than one opinion.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. James Courey answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes: You will need a ct scan of your jawbone to determine if you have adequate bone and/or where you can have a bone graft to help support implants. Implants offer excellent stability for a variety of tooth replacement options. Good luck!

Answered 9/19/2013

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Dr. Don Millner answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Probably yes!: Two dental implants after oral surgery and extractions for gum disease having forced you into dentures may significantly improve the denture's function and stability. As long as there is appropriate bone support for the implants and you are good health, i highly recommend that you consider getting the procedure done.

Answered 3/31/2014

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