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Dear Sir/Madam, despite my age, my teeth are in catastrophic condition. Because of my fear of dentists, I now feel there is only one option left — a complete denture. I have finally convinced myself that I have no choice but to seek help as soon as possible. Fortunately I very, very rarely have toothache. Recently, how

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Dear Madam! With a complete denture we actually have the greatest freedom in shaping the visible sector. The colour, shape and positioning of the teeth are determined together with the patient during the wax try-in stage. We often use photographs supplied by patients as a basis f
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Hi. I am not sure whether my question really belongs here, but if you can answer, I would be grateful. On Friday I went to my own dentist. The tooth did not hurt. He filled my first molar, and I now have a white filling. But since Friday it has been hurting a little. Really only a little. On Friday I thought that was s

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Dear Sir/Madam! Hypersensitivity after a filling is a very common occurrence and can remain in the affected tooth for several weeks. As long as there is sensitivity to temperature stimuli and changes in osmotic pressure (sour, sweet...) and the pain disappears a few seconds after
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I am missing 5 teeth in my lower jaw and I want to have 5 implants placed. I would like to know how much 5 implants complete with teeth would cost; I am paying privately. Is it possible to get a cost estimate so that I know how much I would have to pay? Thank you very much for your answer. Franc

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Dear Sir/Madam! The price of an implant is EUR 900. For a larger number we agree on a discount. The price of a crown on an implant is EUR 420, and for a pontic EUR 210. For a larger number we agree on a discount. You will receive an exact cost estimate after examination of the X-
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Dear Sir/Madam! I have been postponing solving my problem because I cannot decide what to do. More than 20 years ago, a bridge was made for a single missing upper second premolar, with the bridge attached to only one prepared tooth, the upper first premolar. Even then I was told that it would not last long, but it did.

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Dear Sir/Madam! If the first premolar has a long root and healthy periodontal tissues and is therefore stable, we could consider making a similar construction to the one you have had until now, with the difference that the first molar would be loaded only with a small rest (which
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Hello! I am 29 years old. After a traffic accident I am missing upper teeth 1, 2 and 3. Because I do not have enough bone in the gum for implants, a partial denture is an option for me. I would like to know whether ZZZS reimburses any of the costs or whether I have to pay for the service myself. Thank you for your answ

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Dear Sir/Madam! Considering your age and dental status, I would advise against treatment with a removable denture. As the first treatment option, I would certainly suggest dental implants. Insufficient bone volume is only a relative contraindication, since lost bone can be augmen
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Hello, I would like to know whether you also attach a little diamond to a tooth and how much it costs? Kind regards

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Dear Sir/Madam! We can also bond an imitation diamond to a tooth in our practice. The price is 40 Eur. Have a nice day!
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Dear Sir/Madam, Just under a month ago I received an upper denture. On my two own teeth (the canines), which were covered in gold, a denture with a metal framework was placed and covered with artificial gum. I am not sure whether I am naming this correctly. Some information from the invoice: gold metal, casting, conica

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Dear Sir/Madam! The concept of stability or instability with removable prosthetic restorations is very relative. Patients sometimes complain about dentures that, in our opinion, have completely satisfactory stability, while on the other hand they are sometimes satisfied with pros
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Hello. Is an upper complete denture always possible only with full palatal coverage? An acquaintance apparently received a denture without a palate. (??) Thank you for your answer. I wish you much success in your work. Ksenija

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Dear Madam! An edentulous upper jaw can be restored with a denture that leaves the palate uncovered only if the denture is supported (retained) by dental implants. We usually need four implants for retention; they carry ball attachments or are connected with a bar. Matching compo
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Hello, I would like to know what can be done if I am missing a lateral incisor and the central incisor and canine have already moved very close together. Would I definitely have to wear braces to create space for a new lateral incisor, or can this be solved in another way? My dentist said that it is not really noticeab

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Dear Sir/Madam! Aesthetic restoration of the intercanine sector can be carried out in several ways: -orthodontic treatment (fixed braces), which provides the additional missing space for the normal width of the lateral incisors, followed by placement of two implants at the sites
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Hello! Some time ago I contacted you about a bridge. Before I make an appointment for an examination, I would like to know whether I need to bring an X-ray of all my teeth with me or whether it can be taken at your practice. Thank you for your advice, kind regards. Darja

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Dear Madam! In principle, we need a panoramic X-ray for prosthodontic work, especially for longer bridge constructions. We cannot take a panoramic X-ray at our practice (we can issue you a referral), but we do have local digital X-ray equipment. Please call us: 04/5300660 or 0402
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