Choose Dental Implants - Recent questions http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/questions Powered by Question2Answer Does bone resorption continue after an implant is placed but before loading occurs? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/427/resorption-continue-implant-placed-before-loading-occurs I am in the process of having an implant placed (tooth No. 30).  I know that bone... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/427/resorption-continue-implant-placed-before-loading-occurs Tue, 15 May 2012 20:03:01 +0000 Unusual complication after dental bone graft: Can this be associated with rheumatoid arthritis? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/417/unusual-complication-dental-associated-rheumatoid-arthritis Dear doctors, I'm asking for your support because I'm pretty worried about the progress of my... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/417/unusual-complication-dental-associated-rheumatoid-arthritis Fri, 11 May 2012 22:06:11 +0000 Care for an Implant Supported Fixed Bridge? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/415/care-for-an-implant-supported-fixed-bridge I have a fixed bridge held in by 6 dental implants, the bridge is screwed into the implants.... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/415/care-for-an-implant-supported-fixed-bridge Fri, 11 May 2012 09:34:36 +0000 Crown Cracked: Can I Get a Dental Implant without a Bone Graft? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/412/crown-cracked-can-i-get-a-dental-implant-without-a-bone-graft My crown had a crack underneath so I was referred to a oral surgeon to have the tooth pulled. The... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/412/crown-cracked-can-i-get-a-dental-implant-without-a-bone-graft Wed, 09 May 2012 20:02:15 +0000 Collagen Plug: Is it normal for gums to have a blueish color? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/411/collagen-plug-is-it-normal-for-gums-to-have-a-blueish-color My son had a sporting accident which resulted in a broken lateral incisor.  After an x-ray... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/411/collagen-plug-is-it-normal-for-gums-to-have-a-blueish-color Wed, 09 May 2012 13:22:11 +0000 Hybrid Denture Problem: Food Particles Get Trapped? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/404/hybrid-denture-problem-food-particles-get-trapped I recently had my upper permanent hybrid dentures attached. I am having a problem not associated... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/404/hybrid-denture-problem-food-particles-get-trapped Sun, 06 May 2012 09:19:19 +0000 Are mini dental implants adequate for snap on dentures? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/402/are-mini-dental-implants-adequate-for-snap-on-dentures I had a traditional dental implant about a year ago which was unsuccessful.  This was the... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/402/are-mini-dental-implants-adequate-for-snap-on-dentures Sat, 05 May 2012 00:40:16 +0000 Slight pressure when touching implant tooth: is this normal? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/395/slight-pressure-when-touching-implant-tooth-is-this-normal I had one of my upper lateral incisors extracted late last year, with an implant placed about 6... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/395/slight-pressure-when-touching-implant-tooth-is-this-normal Wed, 02 May 2012 09:28:03 +0000 If you have an implant that never received a cap and you have no intention of finishing the work should it be removed? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/394/implant-never-received-intention-finishing-should-removed I had this implant put in over 10 years ago and never followed through with the procedure. I don't... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/394/implant-never-received-intention-finishing-should-removed Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:02:59 +0000 Is a bone graft needed after extraction if you're getting a bridge? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/392/is-bone-graft-needed-after-extraction-youre-getting-bridge My periodontist recently told me that he will need to extract a front tooth and the bone... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/392/is-bone-graft-needed-after-extraction-youre-getting-bridge Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:55:43 +0000 What is the best dental adhesive to secure a "tooth" back onto an over implant temporary bridge? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/385/dental-adhesive-secure-tooth-over-implant-temporary-bridge I had four-on-one implant surgery 11 months ago.  I then lost my job and am unable to... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/385/dental-adhesive-secure-tooth-over-implant-temporary-bridge Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:41:30 +0000 Is it better to cement a full upper fixed denture to the implants or screw them in? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/383/better-cement-full-upper-fixed-denture-implants-screw-them I have 8 implants on the top and in the process of getting a fixed denture made.  I... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/383/better-cement-full-upper-fixed-denture-implants-screw-them Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:02:25 +0000 Dental Implant or root canal for canine tooth? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/378/dental-implant-or-root-canal-for-canine-tooth I was told I need a root canal but not much tooth is left. If I get a crown placed on my canine... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/378/dental-implant-or-root-canal-for-canine-tooth Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:52:10 +0000 Shall I give up after 14 attempts at dental implants with a succes rate of 20%? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/377/shall-give-after-attempts-dental-implants-with-succes-rate I would like to have the valued opinion and advice of experienced implantologists on my case. I am... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/377/shall-give-after-attempts-dental-implants-with-succes-rate Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:53:31 +0000 How long will I need to wait to replace the extracted teeth (6,7,8)? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/370/how-long-will-need-to-wait-to-replace-the-extracted-teeth-6-7-8 My dentist extracted my teeth (6,7,8), last month. How long to I have to wait to get dental... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/370/how-long-will-need-to-wait-to-replace-the-extracted-teeth-6-7-8 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:59:55 +0000 Radiation concern: How many dental xrays are too much? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/367/radiation-concern-how-many-dental-xrays-are-too-much I had my wisdom tooth taken out about 1 month and almost 2 weeks ago. It was a pretty rough... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/367/radiation-concern-how-many-dental-xrays-are-too-much Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:06:46 +0000 Do I need a bone graft before Mini Implants? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/364/do-i-need-a-bone-graft-before-mini-implants Hello, I am getting mini implants for my lower denture. My dentist said that with mini dental... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/364/do-i-need-a-bone-graft-before-mini-implants Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:05:22 +0000 Had 7 teeth extracted: Do I need to wait 6 months for implants? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/363/had-7-teeth-extracted-do-i-need-to-wait-6-months-for-implants I had 7 teeth extracted 4 days ago and was given a partial denture for the front. The... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/363/had-7-teeth-extracted-do-i-need-to-wait-6-months-for-implants Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:47:48 +0000 Can a diabetic get dental implants? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/348/can-a-diabetic-get-dental-implants I have 4 teeth left up top now. Gums are bad. I don't want a plate if I can get implants. I have... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/348/can-a-diabetic-get-dental-implants Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:51:38 +0000 I am considering dental implants: are more better? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/347/i-am-considering-dental-implants-are-more-better When considering dental implants, are more implants better? Some dentists seem to think the more... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/347/i-am-considering-dental-implants-are-more-better Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:37:30 +0000 Wine and dental implants: Do I Need to Stop Drinking? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/346/wine-and-dental-implants-do-i-need-to-stop-drinking I had a dental implant placed today and we are leaving for Napa in 7 days.  I've read not... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/346/wine-and-dental-implants-do-i-need-to-stop-drinking Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:49:06 +0000 My implant treatment plan suddenly got changed, should I be concered? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/344/implant-treatment-plan-suddenly-got-changed-should-concered I'm already finished with the 1st of 3 phases to getting my 'smile makeover' completed having... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/344/implant-treatment-plan-suddenly-got-changed-should-concered Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:24:55 +0000 Is there an average interdental spacing used for implants that I should be aware of? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/343/there-average-interdental-spacing-implants-that-should-aware What's the 'average minimum' used when planning the interdental spacing between individual implants... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/343/there-average-interdental-spacing-implants-that-should-aware Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:08:46 +0000 What's the maximum number of implants for full restoration of maxillary arch? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/342/whats-maximum-number-implants-restoration-maxillary-arch All variables aside, and assuming cost is no object, gums are in great shape, post-grafted... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/342/whats-maximum-number-implants-restoration-maxillary-arch Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:26:39 +0000 all on 4 procedure cost: what is reasonable? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/340/all-on-4-procedure-cost-what-is-reasonable My oral surgeon is removing all my teeth (23), placing in 8 dental implants, 4 upper and 4 lower.... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/340/all-on-4-procedure-cost-what-is-reasonable Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:51:57 +0000 Creating space for two missing laterals? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/338/creating-space-for-two-missing-laterals I'm missing both of my laterals. My canines pretty much grew in where my laterals would have been... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/338/creating-space-for-two-missing-laterals Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:05:01 +0000 Loose dental implant from day one: what should I do? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/337/loose-dental-implant-from-day-one-what-should-i-do Now am 16 months out from completion of original implantation (a several month process) The implant... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/337/loose-dental-implant-from-day-one-what-should-i-do Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:36:01 +0000 Is a bone graft necessary for a missing bottom front tooth? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/328/is-a-bone-graft-necessary-for-a-missing-bottom-front-tooth The bottom front tooth from my 19-year old was knocked out 3 months ago. He has healthy gums. It's... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/328/is-a-bone-graft-necessary-for-a-missing-bottom-front-tooth Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:03:41 +0000 What is the minimum height for the implant screw above the gum? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/325/what-is-the-minimum-height-for-the-implant-screw-above-the-gum I have two dental implants. The screw in the first is above the gum, but in the second you can... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/325/what-is-the-minimum-height-for-the-implant-screw-above-the-gum Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:03:51 +0000 Is a dental implant for #31 worth it or not? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/322/is-a-dental-implant-for-%2331-worth-it-or-not I am 27 and never had or will have, any wisdom teeth and #31 never came in as well.  I... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/322/is-a-dental-implant-for-%2331-worth-it-or-not Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:12:00 +0000 Is it best practice to have teeth attached to implants the same day they are implanted? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/317/best-practice-teeth-attached-implants-same-they-implanted After some research my mother decided she would prefer to have all her bottom 9 teeth extracted... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/317/best-practice-teeth-attached-implants-same-they-implanted Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:47:30 +0000 All on 4 Implant: Is tooth extraction and implant done on the same visit or day? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/313/implant-tooth-extraction-and-implant-done-the-same-visit-day My mother is interested in all on 4 dental implants but requires 9 bottom teeth to be extracted.... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/313/implant-tooth-extraction-and-implant-done-the-same-visit-day Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:18:59 +0000 Why would an abutment break? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/301/why-would-an-abutment-break My implant is 3 yrs old and it had to be tightened twice before the dentist told me that the... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/301/why-would-an-abutment-break Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:38:30 +0000 My crown implants are too big and make my lower left side of my face look rounder, can they be made thinner? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/300/crown-implants-lower-side-face-look-rounder-they-made-thinner I had two implant crowns put on my lower left two molars and one on my upper right canine. They are... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/300/crown-implants-lower-side-face-look-rounder-they-made-thinner Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:32:02 +0000 How is the amount of bone needed for a dental implant determined? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/292/how-the-amount-of-bone-needed-for-dental-implant-determined Hello! I am 34, and have congenitally missing lateral incisors. I had 5 consultations and 4 out of... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/292/how-the-amount-of-bone-needed-for-dental-implant-determined Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:21:53 +0000 Root Canals or Dental Implants for 6 bottom front teeth 22-27? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/291/root-canals-or-dental-implants-for-6-bottom-front-teeth-22-27 I wanted to pull my 6 teeth on bottom and put in dental implants.  Now I got talked into... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/291/root-canals-or-dental-implants-for-6-bottom-front-teeth-22-27 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:13:36 +0000 Snap in dentures vs fixed acrylic dentures? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/290/snap-in-dentures-vs-fixed-acrylic-dentures I have a snap in denture which is horrible...it catches food , it hurts and the aesthetics are off.... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/290/snap-in-dentures-vs-fixed-acrylic-dentures Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:46:39 +0000 Youngest Age for Dental Implant? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/289/youngest-age-for-dental-implant My 16 year old daughter is missing tooth #7, during her orthodontic treatment the orthodontist made... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/289/youngest-age-for-dental-implant Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:21:29 +0000 With a Low CTX value what are the options for dental implants? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/285/with-a-low-ctx-value-what-are-the-options-for-dental-implants I had a reclast IV testament in Jan 2012. And I want to know what other options should I consider... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/285/with-a-low-ctx-value-what-are-the-options-for-dental-implants Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:31:32 +0000 4 units bridge or 3 units bridge or Implant ? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/281/4-units-bridge-or-3-units-bridge-or-implant I have a bridge work on lower left. I believe they are teeth 18-19-20 with the missing tooth on... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/281/4-units-bridge-or-3-units-bridge-or-implant Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:20:31 +0000 Overdenture and natural teeth http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/280/overdenture-and-natural-teeth If you previously had a fixed-bridge do you have to remove the teeth that were supporting the... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/280/overdenture-and-natural-teeth Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:26:05 +0000 Is there more innovative or less invasive surgery for infections around dental implants? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/273/innovative-invasive-surgery-infections-around-dental-implants I have a front tooth that was broken in the 1960's. Had an implant in the mid 1990's  and... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/273/innovative-invasive-surgery-infections-around-dental-implants Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:11:49 +0000 Can an experienced veteran implantologist do an immediate load implant without special training? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/271/experienced-implantologist-immediate-implant-special-training An immediate load implant is scheduled for me with a periodontist who has a stellar reputation with... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/271/experienced-implantologist-immediate-implant-special-training Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:36:39 +0000 Sonicare: Can I Use this to Clean my Dental Implants? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/267/sonicare-can-i-use-this-to-clean-my-dental-implants I just got dental implants and I'm wondering if I can use a Sonicare to clean the teeth that now... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/267/sonicare-can-i-use-this-to-clean-my-dental-implants Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:30:42 +0000 My abutment's thread broke. Who should pick up the bill? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/266/my-abutments-thread-broke-who-should-pick-up-the-bill Four months ago dentist B put in an implant.  Brilliant job, nailed the bite on the first... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/266/my-abutments-thread-broke-who-should-pick-up-the-bill Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:54:45 +0000 Dental implant failure: recommendations? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/265/dental-implant-failure-recommendations About 10 months ago, one of my back molars, which had already had a root canal, became very... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/265/dental-implant-failure-recommendations Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:20:55 +0000 Why did my implant surgery go wrong? Now what do I do? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/261/why-did-my-implant-surgery-go-wrong-now-what-do-i-do A few days after my dental implant surgery the implant moved from straight up and down to sideways?... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/261/why-did-my-implant-surgery-go-wrong-now-what-do-i-do Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:49:20 +0000 How do I know if I need a bone graft before having a dental implant? xray? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/258/how-know-if-need-bone-graft-before-having-dental-implant-xray I have a  bridge - lower back teeth - last tooth has an infection. I want to have a dental... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/258/how-know-if-need-bone-graft-before-having-dental-implant-xray Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:10:04 +0000 Crowns on Implants Look Smaller than my Regular Teeth: Options? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/247/crowns-on-implants-look-smaller-than-regular-teeth-options I just got my crowns placed on my implants on March 6, 2012 and they look really small comparing... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/247/crowns-on-implants-look-smaller-than-regular-teeth-options Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:29:24 +0000 Post on All-on 4 Prosthesis has been Routinely Failing: Any Ideas Why? http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/245/post-all-prosthesis-has-been-routinely-failing-any-ideas-why I had the all-on-4 procedure done on my upper jaw by  a periodontist in early 2009.... http://choosedentalimplants.com/qa/245/post-all-prosthesis-has-been-routinely-failing-any-ideas-why Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:48:18 +0000