Which  dental implant system is the best?  Is tapered implant better?
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I have two dental implants.  Tooth numbers two and twenty.  Two is an upper right molar, and twenty is a lower left premolar.  I had these two teeth pulled years ago, before I had dental insurance and before I knew better.  I am not sure what a tapered implant is?  I went to a oral surgeon and he cut back the gum tissue and drilled the area for the implant to be placed.  He inserted a titanium screw in these areas and then stitched the opening closed.  About six weeks later he opened these areas and put on the abutment or healing caps.  I then had to wait about six month before putting the final crowns on to make sure that my body was not going to reject the implants.  Putting implants in these areas was the best thing I have ever done.  Not having to deal with a bridge or a partial is a blessing. It is amazing what dentistry can do now.  It is expensive, even with my wonderful professional discount I have about 5 grand invested in these two teeth.  This includes the oral surgeon fees, sedation fees, implant cost, and crown coverage.  I never had a moment's pain with any of this procedures, I was quite surprised.  I expected some discomfort, but I had zero.  I had the oral surgeon do I.V. sedation on me as I have tmj and it is hard for me to be open for a long time, but you don't have to have I.V sedation, you can do it under local anthes. There are many types of dentists that do this now including periodontists, oral surgeons, general dentists etc.  So you should shop around and find the best fit for you.  Some insurance will cover this procedure, but not all.  My dental insurance did not cover implants.  But it is still worth every penny I invested.  Let me know how things go.  Good luck.
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My dentist said it could take up to a month to aclimate to the new implant. Had the one done, 2 weeks later would have never known that tooth was ever missing. Had the next one done, and my dentist still didn't understand why it's still killing me after 5 months. It's now been a little over a year, and although it still hurts, it's pretty lowgrade and still improving. But I still think it was worthwhile. Just my experience, hope yours is better.
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Yes, they are expensive.  Before I could get my implants I had to have some bone grafting done.  I had one implant done 2 years ago and it cost about $3500.  That doesn't include the bone.  Some people don't need the bone replaced.  In November I had 6 more screws (implants) put in.  The cost was $7700.  But that price does not include the teeth that are attached to the implant.  A dentist will make those whereas the implants are done by a dental surgeon.  I think the teeth are about $600 each.  It is quite expensive but they will last a lifetime.  They feel just like your regular teeth.  Being young (less than 50 years old) they are the perfect choice for me.  If I had to have false teeth (dentures) I think my self image and esteem would be nil.  Plus how would I feel about a guy I was dating finding out that my teeth come out.  \n\nThere is another choice you can make.  My mother and my sister got this other kind of implants.  I think they are called mini implants.  What happends there is mini screws are put in your mouth and they stick out of your gums.  Then a special denture is made that snaps onto the screws in your mouth.  They are sturdy and secure.  You can wear them all the time, just take them out and clean them once a day.  The life of this type is about 10 years.  I think the total cost was somewhere around $12,000 for the uppers and lowers.  \n\nIf you're really interested check around for a good oral surgeon and dentist, preferably ones that work together (refers to each other).  \n\nHope this is helpful and makes sense!!
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Yes, it is possible-if the teeth that are beside the teeth to be replaced haven't shifted into the empty space. It would also depend on the condition of the bone--there are alot of things involved in getting an implant--go talk to an oral surgeon and get their opinion.\n\nI worked for an oral surgeon who did implants and they were around $1500.00 just for the implant--that does not include general anesthesia (if the patient would like to go to sleep to have the work done) or the permanent crown. You would have to go back to your regular dentist for the crown, and they are around $700-1000 each ( depends on your location). Most of the time implants are not covered under your dental insurance, as they are not the only option, more of a cosmetic choice.  I hope this helps.
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Stainless steel crowns are cheaper, but there is a reason for that they have to be replaced and they are not custom fit to your tooth, they are picked out of a box.  Because they are not custom fix they have a high decay rate around them.  They are not the best pick for your money, in the long run you are much better off with a custom crown like a porcelain or gold one.
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There are always risks with any type of medical treatment.  There is a risk everytime you get an injection to numb an area of your mouth.  If you need to replace a tooth or teeth then implants are the best route to take.
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Get laminates.  They are thin very strong and cheaper than fillings or crowns, and the results are spectacular!
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I worked for a doctor who specialized in the dental implants. I was in charge of filing the insurance papers and getting the payment for the patients. Unfortunately, most plans did not cover the implants at all. Only the best, most expensive plans covered a part of the implant. \n\nI can tell you that implants are the best way to go to replace a missing tooth, so if you can do it at all, go for it! You wont regret it. Just make sure you find someone who is highly regarded in this procedure. A lot of general dentists are trying to do them and they arent working out as well.
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The standard metal bracket is the least expensive (notice I didn't say cheap). Any of the less common systems are more expensive.\nYes that Damon System is going to cost more.\n\nI charged the most for the ceramic ones - they not only cost me more to buy, but were harder to work with and REALLY hard to take off\n\nHey, I'm so old I when I had braces they put bands on ALL my teeth - that was a real tin-grin. And no it was after the dinosaurs.
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any distance deemed necessary...depending on the teeth being replaced.\nthe implants r placed within the ridges and then are covered with crowns which resemble the actual teeth...so the nearest distance the implants can b placed should be equal to the width of the crowns that they support.
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They don't hurt, but it is a procedure that takes a series of appointments over a few months.  They have to imbed the screw that will hold the tooth and let that heal. Then they have to make the tooth to match your others.  The last step is attaching the completed tooth to the screw.  Implants are incredibly expensive.
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implant or BB has its own advantages and disadvantages. \nthe advan of implant is that you don't touch your oposing tooth.\nthe disadv is that implant could take up to 1year  and by the 1 year or sooner the implant might fail .the intergration of bone to inplant might not happen this way you loose your implant as well as your $1500 -2500 that you have invested.\n\nthe advant of a BB bridge is its fast and less $.\nthat disadv is that you are involving your two other teeth. \n \nBB could look very  very nice if you decide to go with good stuff. a good BB that you could make is called a ceptek which  is made of yellow gold inside and porclain outside. with this you will not get black line by your gumline and it looks really good.  \n\nif you decide to go with cont BB make sure you ask for Facial porclain margin. which is a lining by your gum line that prevent you from having blk line.  good luck
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None that I know of sorry! If you're simply embarassed to go in for regular braces you could try Invisalign Braces!\n \nWhile not braces at all, Invisalign is a small tray custom designed to the contours of your mouth that attempts to straighten your teeth much like braces would, but remain invisible and easy to remove.\nFor instance, when you place the Invisalign system in your mouth it immediately goes to work straightening your teeth…and you’ll feel it. But, if you have a presentation, a big date, or a meal, you can easily remove the system and joy thes activities with your normal exposed teeth.\n Many people do not like the thought of braces because they are required to wear them for several years. The Invisalign system is so radical that most people only use it for 6 months. However, this short time period may compromise some long-term benefits associated with regular braces.\nNaturally though, the choice is up to you. A consultation with your dentist will give you a better picture of whether you are a candidate for the system or not. They will also be able to give you a price guide that will help you make this important decision.\n\nI hope you can find a dentist who does that for you!
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The root canal has its advantages, in that treatment can be completed in less time on your part.  However, if you have lots of time and are willing to go throught the extra expense now and implant is a great option.  why can't you get the RCT and Crown now? and the implant in 15 years or so when the crown and tooth fail?  Nothing last for ever, But impants are getting very predicable.\n\nOne bit of advice Molars implants take time.  don't rush the dentist to place your implant too soon.  Give it at least 4 months.  Unless your dentist has placed thousands of implants.  He should give it about 4 months (preferably 6) between extraction and implant placement.
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If your tooth is loose it probably means that infection has surrounded the root of your tooth and not even a root canal can save it, if there is no other option but to pull it, go with the implant if you have the money, if not, i would recomend the small partial(at least until you save for an implant) because if you go with the fixed bridge that means that your adjacent teeth would have to be filed down and thats not a good idea unless they have decayed also.\ntake care, bye.
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A dental implant is where the oral surgeon or dentist makes a hole into the jaw bone where a live tooth was that had to be removed and inserts a false tooth that has been made to be as close to the original tooth as possible and that has under the false tooth an area that can and will be placed into the jaw bone under the gum. If done properly, the tooth will appear to be real and should function much as a natural tooth would in a relatively short period of time.
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Well, I would reccommend the crest brand. If you want to know about the effectiveness of this brand, read the following paragraphs. For more info check out:\nhttp://www.animated-teeth.com/whitening_strips/a1_teeth_whitening.htm\n\nHow effective are teeth whitening strips?\nThere is simply no way to know for certain what type of whitening results will be possible with the use of any teeth whitening product. The results people experience are variable, period. This is because the teeth of any given population of people will display various types of tooth staining that has been produced by a variety of causes. As a result each of these people will have their own unique level of bleaching potential. \n\nAs you can no doubt imagine the overall effectiveness of teeth whitening products can be somewhat difficult to determine. In any given study there will be variability related to specifically which participants (by chance) got assigned to which group. In real life there will be variables not the least of which are which whitening systems are compatible with the user's lifestyle and perceptions of whitener use. Since peroxide-based teeth whitening simply seems to be one of cause and effect (the use of an appropriate whitener for an appropriate duration) it seems that compliance to the whitening system's instructions will be of paramount importance in the user's ability to obtain the whitening results they are after. \n\nThe published clinical studies we have reviewed seem to suggest that teeth whitening strips coated with 6% hydrogen peroxide whitener can be expected to provide similar whitening results as tray-based systems using a 10% carbamide peroxide whitener (a technique which at this point is generally accepted as the unofficial standard for at-home teeth whitening systems). As alluded to previously, since teeth whitening is simply a case of cause and effect, when choosing between teeth whitening strips or a tray-based system, selecting the system whose instructions you find easiest to comply with will make it more likely you will achieve the whitening results you are after. Compliance to a system is everything.