Dear Sir/Madam, In early childhood I fractured my lower jaw after falling from a height. I had surgery and some kind of plastic plug was inserted until the opening healed. My teeth erupted, including the permanent teeth. The tooth 6 in the same area became inflamed; my dentist treated it, but because of the curvature of the root she was unable to clean one of the canals. Now, 2 years later, a cyst of some kind was found beneath this tooth (on a follow-up panoramic X-ray). The dentist says he does not know exactly what it is, but he does not intend to refer me anywhere. My lower jaw hurts only in the cold, when the wind blows. I have some problems with my ear. Otherwise I am OK. I would like to keep the tooth and I would like treatment to begin before it is too late. What do you think? Is it necessary to wait until gangrene develops and the tooth has to be extracted? What can I actually do, given my dentist's opinion? Thank you for your answer.

Dear Sir/Madam!You should have confidence in the decisions of your doctor or dentist. A periapical process (cyst, granuloma) can be treated in two main ways: conservative or root canal treatment is an option if the root canals are negotiable. If they are not, surgical treatment (apicoectomy) is required. In this procedure, the lesion is approached and removed from the side (through the bone). If both procedures fail, the tooth must be extracted. Based on the information provided, I cannot advise you further. For more information I would need at least an X-ray.Have a nice day!

Dear Sir/Madam, I am the father of 17-year-old Polona, who unfortunately is missing as many as 12 teeth. She is missing two central incisors, two lateral incisors, four second premolars and four second molars. We have been visiting an orthodontist for about 10 years, and the orthodontist recommends dental implants. I kindly ask for your opinion as well. Since I want to provide my child with the best possible solution, I would also like to know how much of the treatment is covered by ZZZS in this case or whether we would have to pay everything ourselves. Thank you very much for your answer and kind regards.

Dear Sir/Madam!Given that the orthodontists have recommended the placement of dental implants, this is probably an appropriate solution. I could tell you more after examining the oral cavity and an X-ray. Implant placement may be prevented or made more difficult by certain anatomical conditions or systemic diseases.In the case of the disorder described (oligodontia or anodontia), ZZZS also covers the costs of implant treatment, which otherwise are borne by each individual. I believe you fall among those special cases (as described by a clause in the ZZZS rules) that the insurance institute could consider separately from others. For a precise answer, you must in any case contact ZZZS directly.Have a nice day!

Hello. I am 40 years old. My problems and fear of the dentist go back to childhood. My parents never took me to the dentist, only when I was already in severe pain and a tooth had to be extracted. The school dentist was not exactly suitable for working with children either, because besides the fact that I was always brought to her when I was already in pain, she also had a very negative psychological effect on me with various comments about the condition of my teeth. So by the age of twenty most of my teeth were already completely ruined. I gathered my courage and money and a private dentist did whatever could still be done. A bridge in the upper front, extractions below... terrible. Once it was over, again and again I could not gather the courage for another visit. In my head I still think that it will hurt a lot and that the dentist will be disgusted by me... For some time now I have been preparing myself mentally to finally have whatever can be fixed put in order. I would like to know whether I can expect a proper, respectful attitude without blame, treatment without severe pain, and what possibility there is to pay in installments? In the lower jaw I have my own teeth 1–4, then on the right they are extracted, and on the left there is still tooth 8. In the upper jaw I have my own teeth 3 and 4 on the left and 5 and 7 on the right, with a bridge in the front. The bridge serves me well, although I have always had a shifted bite; only the gum has receded, especially around tooth 1 and tooth 3. Let me also say that once, when I managed in the meantime to gather the courage to visit a dentist, when I asked what could be done about the receding gums he simply told me that what is, is, and when it starts hurting everything will have to be thrown out (exactly like that!!). I apologize for the long explanation and thank you for your answer. I truly wish to have a beautiful smile. Kind regards

Dear Sir/Madam!We deal with patients’ fear every day. From the patient’s point of view, fear is always justified. The mouth is an important emotional zone; a person’s first contact with food, with life... We enter this emotional sanctuary with cold, noisy instruments that vibrate, rotate and, ultimately, also cause pain. From this perspective it is certainly completely normal for a visit to the dentist to be unpleasant. How intense the negative feelings are, however, depends on many other factors. They may originate from the person affected (every person has their own response to what is described above) or from the surroundings (the dentist’s work, the clinical environment, the difficulty of the procedure...). With such intense fear of dental procedures, both sides definitely need to make an effort; the patient should convince themselves that the procedures are necessary and in their own interest, while the dentist should ensure friendly staff, a short waiting time in the waiting room and professional work under anesthesia. The result is satisfactory in most cases and to everyone’s satisfaction. If you would like additional information, call us.Have a nice day!

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Hello I have a five-year-old nephew. A month ago he started having problems with two of the "second-to-last" upper teeth (baby teeth). The dentist opened both of them, and on one a "cyst" formed. Following her advice we massaged it with Donagel and now that bump has disappeared. However, both teeth still hurt the child

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Dear Sir/Madam! In most cases, dead primary teeth cannot be treated endodontically in the same way as permanent teeth. The reason is the quite different anatomy of the roots of primary teeth; treatment is additionally hindered by the physiological resorption of the roots from the

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Dear Sir/Madam, In early childhood I fractured my lower jaw after falling from a height. I had surgery and some kind of plastic plug was inserted until the opening healed. My teeth erupted, including the permanent teeth. The tooth 6 in the same area became inflamed; my dentist treated it, but because of the curvature o

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! You should have confidence in the decisions of your doctor or dentist. A periapical process (cyst, granuloma) can be treated in two main ways: conservative or root canal treatment is an option if the root canals are negotiable. If they are not, surgical treatment

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Please give me an approximate estimate of how much a dental implant costs at your practice. Thank you and kind regards.

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Dear Sir/Madam! The price of an implant is EUR 750 (without bone grafting). Have a nice day!

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Hello, what are the medical requirements for placement of dental implants? Thank you and kind regards, gruden m.

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Dear Sir/Madam! The answer is very extensive, so I will limit myself to the most common contraindications that may prevent us from performing the procedure: smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, anticoagulant therapy, cancer, poor oral hygiene, psychological disorders, bruxism,

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Dear Sir/Madam, I am the father of 17-year-old Polona, who unfortunately is missing as many as 12 teeth. She is missing two central incisors, two lateral incisors, four second premolars and four second molars. We have been visiting an orthodontist for about 10 years, and the orthodontist recommends dental implants. I k

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! Given that the orthodontists have recommended the placement of dental implants, this is probably an appropriate solution. I could tell you more after examining the oral cavity and an X-ray. Implant placement may be prevented or made more difficult by certain anato

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Hello. Two days ago I had my upper second premolar removed. The tooth area, or the socket, still hurts, and today it is visibly purulent. Do I need to visit a dentist? Thank you for your answer.

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Dear Sir/Madam! Pain after tooth extraction is a relatively common complication (for a few days after the procedure). If the pain is severe, you should certainly contact a dentist, who will prescribe an analgesic, recommend cooling, or perhaps even antibiotic therapy. Have a nice

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Dear Sir/Madam, I have had root canal treatment on an upper first premolar. Half of the tooth has broken off. My dentist suggested a post and a crown, also including the second premolar because it is almost entirely filled. What do you think — is this the best solution? I am especially concerned about the aesthetic asp

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Dear Sir/Madam! If your dentist proposed this, I am convinced that it is the best solution. A post in the first premolar is almost the only solution; the additional preparation of the second premolar is dictated by the extensive damage to the hard dental tissues of its crown. A s

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Hello. I am 40 years old. My problems and fear of the dentist go back to childhood. My parents never took me to the dentist, only when I was already in severe pain and a tooth had to be extracted. The school dentist was not exactly suitable for working with children either, because besides the fact that I was always br

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! We deal with patients’ fear every day. From the patient’s point of view, fear is always justified. The mouth is an important emotional zone; a person’s first contact with food, with life... We enter this emotional sanctuary with cold, noisy instruments that vibrat

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Hello, I am a 32-year-old woman. I would like to know the approximate/average price at your practice for a dental implant including the crown. Since I am still relatively young, I would like the result to be aesthetic. Perhaps an all-ceramic crown? It is for tooth 2, which is currently replaced by a small temporary rem

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! Price: EUR 750 (implant) + EUR 420 (crown) = EUR 1170. The procedure itself takes approximately 45 minutes. After the procedure we recommend cooling. Ten days later we remove the sutures. The implant is ready for loading after a certain period required for good os

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Dear Doctor, I kindly ask for your opinion on all-ceramic (zirconia) crowns compared with metal-ceramic crowns. Which are more suitable for first molars? Which are more durable and which are safer? What is the metal part made of? I would like to choose quality and durability. Please advise me. Sincere thanks.

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! All-ceramic crowns are made to meet high aesthetic standards. The crowns transmit light, which provides better conditions for imitating the appearance of natural hard dental tissues. Durability, fracture strength, safety, longevity... in other words quality, do no

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