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HELLO MR TOMAŽ Just yesterday we were talking about dentists and it came up that an acquaintance of mine, or rather a former classmate, comes to you and spoke very highly of you. Yesterday my 13-year-old daughter had a tooth extracted by her dentist, specifically a primary second premolar, because the permanent tooth i

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Dear Sir/Madam! Pain for some time after the procedure (a day, two...) is common and is not considered a complication. It would certainly be wise to return to the dentist and explain the problem that has arisen. I advise against taking painkillers, since the affected patient is s
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Hello, I have read the frequently asked questions and answers. However, I am still wondering, because I cannot quite put this information together, what the price is not only for the implant but for the implant including the procedure? I have been considering two implants for some time, specifically for both lower firs

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Dear Sir/Madam! The price of an implant is 750 EUR, or 900 EUR if bone augmentation (addition of artificial bone) is required. The price covers the entire procedure: The first examination of the patient and preparation of a panoramic X-ray, on which we determine whether the proce
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Hello, I have a problem with my two upper central incisors. They are chipping at the lower edges and, compared with the lateral incisors where I have a bridge, they are uneven in size – considerably smaller – and also different in colour. I have read that correction with veneers is possible. What kind of procedure is t

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Dear Sir/Madam! If the tooth crowns only need to be lengthened slightly, this can be done in a completely non-invasive way, simply by adding composite materials. If a change in colour and a general change in the shape of the tooth crown are also required, this can be done with a
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Hello! I would be very grateful if you could help me with information regarding the following question. I am missing both lower first molars. Since it has already been several years, the gum in those areas has become quite thin. I am considering having implants placed. Is that even possible in my situation? When an imp

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Dear Sir/Madam! The possibility of implant placement can be assessed by examining a panoramic X-ray. The anatomical conditions in the lower jaw are decisive in such a decision. There are no reactions that would endanger the survival of the implant. Complications after the procedu
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Dear Sir/Madam! First of all, compliments on your effort and the concrete answers you provide to patients’ questions. I am 33 years old and have had constant problems with my teeth since I was 20 (fragile teeth, frequent caries despite regular brushing...). These problems increased during and after pregnancy. So far I

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Dear Sir/Madam! Based on what you have written, I have formed an idea of your dental status. In the lower jaw you have teeth up to the first premolar on each side, so we are talking about a shortened dental arch on both sides. In the upper jaw both central incisors, canines and s
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Hello, As a private-pay patient, I would like to make an appointment with you for an examination and then treatment. Before that, however, I would like some additional information to make the decision easier. My upper left first premolar is a dead tooth (about 10 years), the filling is amalgam and the tooth is discolou

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Dear Sir/Madam! The decision about the type of restoration depends on the intensity of the discolouration of the existing tooth and your wishes regarding the perfection of the restoration. If the amalgam filling is extensive, I do not recommend replacing it with a white filling b
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I am very afraid of the dentist. I am 52 years old and have had crowns in the upper jaw for 25 years; they urgently need replacing. At the moment they do not hurt, but I am afraid they will start to. I ALSO have some teeth that need to be extracted because only root remnants remain. Can the roots be used for crowns? I

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Dear Sir/Madam! The fear you are experiencing is completely unnecessary. All procedures that could be painful are performed under local anaesthesia. We could make a treatment plan after reviewing an X-ray and carrying out a clinical examination, where we would also determine whic
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Dear Sir/Madam! First of all I would like to praise your website and all the advice. Despite brushing my teeth regularly - twice a day - my teeth are badly damaged. Almost all of them are filled with silver fillings, because my previous dentist says that only these work well for me. Is that true? In the past I also dra

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Dear Sir/Madam! Amalgam (silver) fillings, at least in the posterior region, often perform better than white or composite fillings. The reason is the greater chewing loads, which amalgam tolerates better than composites, and the method of placement; white fillings require very go
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I have a big problem. In primary school I was supposed to wear braces, but I did not. My two upper front teeth somehow grow inward; they are recessed inward. I would like to know what I can do and whether some kind of operation is also possible. mateja

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Dear Sir/Madam! The first treatment of choice is orthodontic treatment: placement of a fixed appliance, which you would probably have to wear for one year. Without an examination it would be difficult to tell you whether an additional procedure is needed beforehand (tooth extract
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Good day, I have a question about a wisdom tooth. I had it extracted on Monday and I am still a little swollen, and there is something white visible around the area where the tooth was. I would like to know whether it is sensible to go skiing now with the area like this, and what to do if something is wrong or whether

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Dear Sir/Madam! Extraction of a wisdom tooth can be a relatively difficult procedure and carries corresponding consequences. Pain and swelling may accompany wound healing for quite some time. We advise cooling the area with cold compresses, taking anti-inflammatory drugs (Naklofe
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