Smile for Life Blog » implants http://www.smileforlife.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:52:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 What options are there to fill a tooth gap? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-options-are-there-to-fill-a-tooth-gap http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-options-are-there-to-fill-a-tooth-gap#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:04:25 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-options-are-there-to-fill-a-tooth-gap/
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I am now in my 50s but am still yet to get rid of my fear of the dentist. I am able to go to appointments for the small things but am not keen at all on anything too painful. One of my front teeth is now in a bad state due to my fear, and the dentist has said that I will need to get a denture. I have said I don’t want this as I fear it falling out, and am wondering if an implant could be a good choice. Is this procedure able to be carried out with the patient fully asleep, or does this carry too many complications?
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Hi, many thanks for your email. The main options for a gap are 1: denture 2: bridge 3:implant or 4:nothing at all. if the denture is a worry, the two fixed options would be a bridge or an implant. If feesible my advice would always be to go for an implant as its the longest lasting of the two options and most conservative.

The procedure of an implant could be performed under IV sedation, which would mean you’re unaware of the treatment while it is taking place.

Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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After years of poor dental hygiene my teeth are no longer in a good condition, what with chips and cracks on my teeth, and a bad level of decay. My dentist has now informed me that I will need to get dentures, but I am not particularly keen on this. Are there any other treatment options, or will my teeth just continue to get worse if I don’t get dentures?
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Hi, many thanks for your email. Until i can assess your mouth myself it is difficult to say whether this is the right treatment for you. If a denture is your only option then you could opt for implants instead, which would be a fixed alternative.

Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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I am going to need a dental implant, althought that is not what this is really about. I am quite a keen coffee and tea drinker, and I also smoke, all of which has worked to stain my teeth a tarnish their natural colour. I am now wanting to get my teeth whitened, but was wondering whether I should get this done before the dental implant procedure? Would you be able to advise me on this matter?
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Hi, many thanks for your email. The ideal time to whiten your teeth is once the implant itself has been placed. There is usually a healing time of around 2-3 months before the final crown can go on the implant. During this healing time would be a perfect time to then have your teeth whitened. This is also to enable the dentist to chose the right colour for your new dental implant crown. Hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/should-i-get-my-teeth-whitened-before-dental-implant-procedure/feed 0 I’m scared of extraction and implant procedure http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/im-scared-of-extraction-and-implant-procedure http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/im-scared-of-extraction-and-implant-procedure#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:24:53 +0000 Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/im-scared-of-extraction-and-implant-procedure/
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Dear Doctors,
I live in South Africa and in a few days time I am due for a scary extraction of my left over teeth (mainly the front ones) prior to puttin g implants in my mouth.
I am so scared that half way through the extraction I will tire out and panic…
Originally the Government Hospital offered me sedation, but this being an overbooked service thay have now suggested we swap it for a a heavy sleeping pill which will keep me half awake but not fully sedated. If I waitr another two months I could use the seadtion option instead but I amn not sure if I should do that, also I am scared that getting used to temporary dentures will depress even further!! I am in need of compassionate counselling and advise. Please reply soon!
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Sorry to hear of your unfortunate situation. I think you will do well with the heavy sleeping pill. You will be very relaxed and the procedure will feel as if it went quickly. When you are ready for the implnats wait until they can schedule for sedation. Sedation is a better option for the implant appointment. Don’t let the tempoaray dentures depress you. Instaed look forward to the day you will no longer need the denture and how good that will make you feel. Dr. Lemongello
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Is bone grafting a safe option when it comes to dental implants? It sounds like quite a dangerous method to get the necessary amount of bone. Are there any alternatives, or are these not as good?
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hi many thanks for your email, the grafting material is dependant on the site to be grafted and the size of the graft needed. if the size of the graft is large then my advice would be to use your own bone as this will integrate far better than artificial graft material. if the size of the graft needed is small you could use artificial bone mixed with your own bone to graft the site which research has shown is just as good. it is all dependant on the site and the comfort zone of the surgeon. a common artificial graft material is bio-oss it is derived from bovine bone.

hope all this information is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/how-safe-is-the-bone-grafting-procedure/feed 0 How much would an implant and tooth attachment cost? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/how-much-would-an-implant-and-tooth-attachment-cost http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/how-much-would-an-implant-and-tooth-attachment-cost#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:34:27 +0000 Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/how-much-would-an-implant-and-tooth-attachment-cost/
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How much would it cost to get one single dental implant for a tooth at the top side of the mouth. First molar I think after looking on the internet. What attachments is it possible to get and how much woudl these cost? Would they need to be replaced after some time?
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Fees vary greatly depending on where you are demographically around the country. If performed by a quailed specialist, not someone advertising the lowest fee on TV or in the newspaper, you can expect to pay approximately $1800 – $2000 for the surgery. Depending on the implant type and the additional parts required to create the crown for the implant you can expect to pay at least the same amount for the crown, and likely more. Consult a Periodontist on the implant placement and let them recommend a general dentist to restore the tooth. You do not want to shop implants by price. You get what you pay for.
Dr. Lemongello
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Would you please be able to give me some of the advantages and disadvantages of dental bridges? I do not have available funds for implants at the moment How long would a bridge last? Is there the possibility that I can replace a dental implant soime time down the years when I do have a bit more money available?
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The advantages of a bridge are ease of placement and it may be a very good option especially if the teeth needed to hold the bridge also need to be restored. Life expectancy varies but should last a long time. The disadvantage is if the teeth needed to hold the bridge are healthy and do not need to be restore. In this case you are crowning them only to hold the bridge. You can always have the bridge changed in the future and add implants but there may not be a need once the bridge is placed and as long as it remains healthy.
Dr. Lemongello
]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-dental-bridges/feed 0 What would be the cost of an implant, sinus lift and bone grafting? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-would-be-the-cost-of-an-implant-sinus-lift-and-bone-grafting http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-would-be-the-cost-of-an-implant-sinus-lift-and-bone-grafting#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:44:34 +0000 Dr George Kirtley http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-would-be-the-cost-of-an-implant-sinus-lift-and-bone-grafting/
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How much would you estimate it would cost to get a dental implant with a sinus lift and bone grafting as well. Alread,y it sounds expensive to me.
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It can typically be a few thousand dollars.
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Is a dental bridge a suitable option if I do not have the money currently to afford a dental implant? I know there are payment options but I am paying off far too many things at the moment anyway.
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hi many thanks for your email, of course a dental bridge is an option. the options given to you by your dentist are based on clinical experiance, however the choices are made by patients on many different grounds such as:

longevity(how long it lasts)
cost
clinical recommendations
level of dental treatment, ie how invasive a procedure it is.

hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-are-my-options-if-a-dental-implant-is-too-expensive/feed 0 How much does an implant retained on denture cost? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/how-much-does-an-implant-retained-on-denture-cost http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/how-much-does-an-implant-retained-on-denture-cost#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:00:20 +0000 Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/how-much-does-an-implant-retained-on-denture-cost/
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Hi Dr,i am loosing my lower teeth and i am looking at a cost of implant i like to know obaut clip on denture or clip on partial can you please give price for lower clip on denture .thank you.
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The fee for implant retained clip on dentures varies depending on the implant system used, whether the doctor performing the procedures is a qualified specialist and the type of denture made. It also varies depending on where you live. Because the fee can vary greatly I would do some research in your area to see what the approximate cost for this treatment would be. Dr. Lemongello
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