Implantology (dental implant placement)
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Visitor asks:
Hello!
On Tuesday, 10 March 2015, a dead root (lower left second premolar) that had remained in the gum after extraction of a cracked tooth was surgically removed. The root was already quite decayed and a granuloma was present. The procedure was quite “butchering” and not very aesthetic, as the surgeon cut away almost half of the gum on the outer side. I also received sutures.
I would like to know whether I could even have an implant placed, given that so much gum is missing. I am still relatively young (29 years old) and I am afraid that the remaining teeth might start moving apart towards the area where the tooth was. Will this part of the gum ever heal or will this large opening remain?
Thank you for your answer.
Kind regards,
Maša
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
If the bone defect is large, the missing bone mass can be augmented. The procedure can be carried out at the same time as implantation or beforehand. For a more precise answer I would need to see at least an X-ray.
Have a nice day!
If the bone defect is large, the missing bone mass can be augmented. The procedure can be carried out at the same time as implantation or beforehand. For a more precise answer I would need to see at least an X-ray.
Have a nice day!
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