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- Bridge versus Implants: My 2 front teeth were knocked out in 1984. I got a bridge put in
in 1986. The bridge was re-done in 1993. Currently the gum tissue where the 2 front teeth were has receded. I need to know if I should get implants or another bridge? Regardless, I have to get a bone density procedure. I want a lifetime cure. ...Visitor from CT (answer)
- Replacement: I had 2 implants done 15 years ago. There was a defect and they
recently broke at the top rendering them useless. They have to be removed. Can they be removed and new implants be inserted at the same time? ...Visitor from IL (answer)
- How do I know if I can have them? I did not take care of my gums because
I was too embarassed at their appearance. My upper teeth have been replaced with ill fitting dentures and now I have very few lower teeth left. If I have bone loss, is it still possible to to get implants? Can you rebuild the bone? Plus, is it possible to get these implants in just a few visits ...Visitor from PA (answer)
- Pain: I had a tooth implanted about a year and a half ago. It had been fine for a while. But recently it had been throbbing and when I push on it, either on accident with one of my teeth or with my finger, it stings. Currantly I have braces on and it had been moving my implanted tooth too, but it had stopped. But even though the tooth had stopped moving because of the braces, it still hurts. What is wrong? ...Visitor from MA (answer)
- Wisdom Teeth? Is it possible to get wisdom teeth implants? I had all my wisdom teeth in but I was forced by my parents and my old dentist to get my top two wisdom teeth removed because of cavities (yes, cavities). My bottom two wisdom teeth are still in. ...Visitor from IL (answer)
- Wisdom Teeth? I am 50 years old and have had several missing teeth on both sides of my lower jaw since my mid 20's. I also have missing molars in my upper jaw with a bad case of receding gums on 2 molars, 1 on each side of the upper jaw. This has been an incredible embarrasment to me my entire adult life. I have been trying to get my nerve up and finally do something about this, but while surfing this extremely informative site I learned a new word: Atrophy. As if this was not enough, I saw the term bone loss. Since a large part of my lower jaw has not had teeth in it for at least 25 years, can I still get implants? ...Visitor from FL (answer)
- Gum Tissue turning gray: I had an implant on my second to last back tooth over three years ago. After about 6 months, the gum all around the implant turned gray and there was minor sensitivity. I had a biopsy done at that time which was fine. It is now bothering me again and I am hoping that it is just from grinding my teeth. I have seen a dentist again and the x-rays despite the fact that it is still gray. The dentist and surgeon said they had never seen the graying happen before (which was not what I wanted to hear). I am now having the sensitivity again. If I have to have it removed, what is the procedure? Will it be as painful as getting the implant? ...Visitor from NJ (answer)
- Chronic gum pain after surgery: Since 1992 after I had operation on my teeth and had an implant on the upper right side. Actually the pain begun the implant became permanent, not before. This pain is chronic, with a burning sensadion or a wound throbbing in my mouth, and times my whole mouth is in pain as if it will erupt. I was operated on in Washington. and later sent to a colleague of my doctor in France and nothing improved, but only deteriorated. I will consider you a saviour if you can help. ...Visitor from Australia (answer)
- Repeated Failure? I had an implant done to replace an upper tooth three years ago. Starting about eight months ago, my general dentist noticed a fistule on the gum above the implant. After trying 3 courses of antibiotics which did not clear up the infection, he referred me to a periodontist. A couple of months ago the periodontist performed an operation on my gum, cutting into it above the implant, cleaning up the infection and doing a bone graft. I followed all the instructions for care of the area, and it seemed like everying was going well. Unfortunately, the fistule is back and so is the infection. I have a call in to my general dentist and the periodontist, but I am worrried that they will be scratching their heads over this - and since the periodontist is new to my case, he even seems a bit defensive about what caused the problem to begin with, much less how to correct it. I am at my wits end. I don't want to lose the implant and I hate the thought of dentures. I have already endured so much for this particular tooth, I really would appreciate any help you might be able to give. The only thought I had was that the infection might possibly be related to my sinuses in some way. I notice my sinuses on the side of the implant have really been bothering me. ...Visitor from MT (answer)
- Other Treatments: I am 53 yrs old with 6 teeth left on the upper jaw. Though I have no problem in chewing I still need 2 false teeth on each side of the existing teeth. Dentures have not helped. I would like to know if there is any other procedure besides implants that could be used. ...Visitor from West Bengal India (answer)
- Replace lower Dentures? I have a lower denture that used to sit on 2 anchor teeth. One tooth cracked and needed to be removed by an oral surgeon. A week later the second anchor tooth broke off at the gum...its still embedded in the jaw. The denture is illfitting and loose and causes me pain when I chew. Would I be a candidate now for implants of the lower jaw? Because I kept 4 bottom teeth that part of my jaw is still full in the front; however, I lost all back teeth when I was 30 yr old. I'm 70 years old now and the back parts of my gum have receded, so I would need some bone replacement for the back teeth. I cannot eat or chew without pain. Is there hope for me? ...Visitor from WI (answer)
- Broken crown post: I have a loosened implant crown with a Zimmer post. Xrays show the post has broken at about one third its length leaving two thirds remaining in the implant. Is there a procedure for removing the broken part of the post? ...Visitor from VT (answer)
- It Hurts: I had an implant with bone graft done one year ago. There was no pain and no difficulty until the final tooth was put into place 3 months ago. Bite has been adjusted and x-rays show all is fine. Pain continues. Pain feels like a spring clothespin is clipped onto my gum. It feels like the tooth part has been put on too tightly. Is this possible? My dentist says no. Migrain headaches have increased. ...Visitor from VA (answer)
- Bone and gum grafting failures: Due to an orthdontist moving my teeth too far as a teenager I lost all 4 teeth #23-26. At the time of the extractions I had a bone graft, which was successful. 4 months later I had 2 implants placed at #23 & #26. They took but there was bone loss at #26. The periodonist I am seeing went back to place bone after implants healed. The bone graft did not take and gums never healed right. She did a gum graft to fill in pockets. The gum graft around #26 did not heal right either. So she did another bone graft and moved my gums around to fill in pocket of implant, but this too did not heal properly around #26. Do you have any idea why my gums refuse to heal properly around the implant? ...Visitor from CA (answer)
- Snap In Dentures: Would appreciate help. I have Full Mouth Implants put in and was not given option of having snap in dentures until later read about it. Was not clear on whole procedure. Not what expected or given option. Always pockets of food left and difficult to clean out good. I was told this would all be stopped when permanent teeth were put in, but has not. Also much clicking of teeth when talking, walking etc. The permanent teeth have now been put in with very heavy substance, and now even difficult to get out to even to fix clicking. I want to know if these permanent teeth are taken out, can snap ons be put on the implant posts? Or do I need new teeth again? This took a years time and $80,000. ...Visitor from NV (answer)
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