Implantology (dental implant placement)
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Visitor asks:
Hello!
Two weeks ago my dentist extracted 7 roots in the upper jaw, on which I had had a bridge for the last 15 years. I am now completely without teeth in the upper jaw; two days ago I already received a total denture, but I am afraid I will never be able to get used to it, especially because of the palatal support. I would like to know whether it is possible to start the implant placement procedure immediately (either for a removable denture supported by 4 implants or a bridge on 6/8 implants), or whether, because the roots were extracted, it is necessary to wait for some time. I would also like to know how long the waiting period would be in each case.
Thank you for your answer, kind regards!
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
If the roots were severely diseased (infected) and left a pathological condition in the bone, it is best to wait approximately 3 months before implantation. A temporary denture without a palatal plate can be fixed with special (Mini-Sky) implants that are inserted directly through the soft tissue. If the implant sites are not located directly at the sites of the extracted roots, the surgical procedure can likewise be performed without delay after extraction. Laser therapy (Helbo laser) also accelerates regeneration and healing, so in some cases implantation can be performed immediately after extraction. If you send me an X-ray, I can give you a precise answer.
Have a nice day!
If the roots were severely diseased (infected) and left a pathological condition in the bone, it is best to wait approximately 3 months before implantation. A temporary denture without a palatal plate can be fixed with special (Mini-Sky) implants that are inserted directly through the soft tissue. If the implant sites are not located directly at the sites of the extracted roots, the surgical procedure can likewise be performed without delay after extraction. Laser therapy (Helbo laser) also accelerates regeneration and healing, so in some cases implantation can be performed immediately after extraction. If you send me an X-ray, I can give you a precise answer.
Have a nice day!
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