A 66-year-old male asked:
Generally, if my 2 adult front teeth were extracted and bone grafted, about how long til I can maybe wear a removable partial denture before implants?
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Dr. Robert Douglas answered
50 years experience in Orthodontics
Flipper: Your dentist can make an appliance which will temporarily replace the front teeth without resting on the graft area. Ask him/her about a "Flipper".
Answered on Dec 6, 2016
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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered
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No: I would strongly recommend that you leave the area of the bone graft alone, especially with there being no cosmetic issues. The pressure the temporary ... Read More
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A 66-year-old male asked:
Dr. Louis Gallia answered
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Same day: Most cases you can wear the partial denture immediately. Check with surgeon of course.
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A 66-year-old male asked:
Dr. Larry Stewart answered
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"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 t ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
39 years experience in Dentistry
Not Necessarily: Each patient is slightly different. Obviously bone grafting can help preserve the ridge... a good ridge will help support a denture.
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