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Visitor asks:
Dear Sir/Madam! My upper right canine never erupted. My dentist removed the deciduous one when I was 21. I had never had any problems with it, but because I was afraid of having a small cavity repaired on that tooth, I asked the dentist to extract it. The permanent tooth never came out afterwards. There is now a gap in that place.
I would like to know whether surgical placement of the missing tooth is possible, since the tooth is clearly visible on the X-ray but lies horizontally toward teeth 1 and 2.
Secondly, does ZZZS cover any of the costs related to my dentist “filling” the missing gap in my mouth, which is very bothersome?
I would be very grateful for your answer.
Kind regards.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
In the case you describe, we usually choose between the following treatment procedures:
-the permanent canine can be slowly pulled out of the bone with an orthodontic appliance and moved into the desired position.
-the permanent canine is removed and a dental implant is placed later.
-the permanent canine is removed or left in its location and a bridge is made (which involves preparing the adjacent teeth).
The choice among these methods depends on the position of the permanent canine in the bone, the condition of the adjacent teeth and, above all, the patient's willingness to accept the individual options.
Have a nice day!
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