Dear Sir/Madam, Last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and, before surgery and after consulting the surgeon, I had 3 teeth removed (upper left 7 and 5 and lower left 6) because they had inflammation. Since January 2012 I have been on hormone therapy (Nolvadex for 5 years, Zoladex for 2 years). I am 37 years old. Recently I visited a dentist because of pain, and the X-ray showed periodontal disease around the remaining teeth (upper left 8, lower left 7, upper right 8, lower right 1). I do not know the stage of the periodontal disease, but my gums have never bled; only around the lower 1 there has been slight gum recession of about 2 mm. I am currently waiting for tartar removal, followed by scaling and root planing. My question is this: because of the hormone therapy, can I ever be a suitable candidate for implants, and when after periodontal treatment (if at all) could this be done? Would bone augmentation also be necessary in this case? How should I mention the possibility of implants to my dentist? Thank you for your answer.

Dear Sir/Madam!Implants can be placed at the sites where your teeth were removed some time ago, provided the anatomical conditions allow it (we need an X-ray for diagnosis). We certainly aim for the mouth to be clean before such procedures (free of calculus and plaque and acute inflammation). Treatment of periodontal disease itself is usually spread over a longer period of time (it is treatment of chronic inflammation) and requires ongoing patient monitoring, so implantation at the previously mentioned sites can nevertheless be started. Bone augmentation is related to insufficient anatomical conditions, which can be diagnosed before the procedure using X-rays.Have a nice day!

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Hello. My lower right wisdom tooth is erupting. An X-ray showed that the tooth has to be removed, and a surgeon is needed because the tooth has not emerged from under the gum. That would be fine if my surgery appointment were not three months away! Until now it was still okay, but recently a pus-filled swelling appeare

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! If the condition you describe bothers you so much that you cannot wait for the operation, I suggest visiting an emergency dental clinic, where the inflammation of the soft periodontal tissues can be calmed with locally applied anti-inflammatory medication. Cleanin

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Dear Sir/Madam! I have an artificial tooth or 'post' on my upper left second premolar. For the last month I have occasionally had a 'twitching' pain. I had an X-ray, and it showed inflammation around the 'post'. Since I have no teeth further back than the premolar on the left side, I would like to know whether there is

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! A partial denture is certainly possible and is the simplest solution, although that does not mean it is the most favourable or optimal one. If you still have all the other teeth, treatment with implants is the most appropriate solution, because the number of remai

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Dear Sir/Madam, Many years ago (at least more than 15 years ago) I had an apicoectomy on the upper right lateral incisor, which has a ceramic crown. For more than a month now I have had pain in the gum above the tooth, and the area is also swollen. I would like to know what can be done in this case, because something i

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Dear Sir/Madam! We can help you in several ways: -repeat root canal treatment is the most basic and conservative solution. Removal of the old root filling, application of medicated dressings and refilling usually require three to four visits. -repeat apicoectomy -removal of the t

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Dear Sir/Madam, Last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and, before surgery and after consulting the surgeon, I had 3 teeth removed (upper left 7 and 5 and lower left 6) because they had inflammation. Since January 2012 I have been on hormone therapy (Nolvadex for 5 years, Zoladex for 2 years). I am 37 years old.

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! Implants can be placed at the sites where your teeth were removed some time ago, provided the anatomical conditions allow it (we need an X-ray for diagnosis). We certainly aim for the mouth to be clean before such procedures (free of calculus and plaque and acute

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Hello! I would like to know whether you are accepting new patients and how long the wait is for a first examination. I am at the very beginning of pregnancy and would need a dental check-up. Since it is recommended that this be done no later than the first trimester, preferably the second month, I would like to know wh

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Dear Sir/Madam! We can certainly book you for an examination, which can be carried out regardless of the condition you describe; of course, we strictly avoid X-ray diagnostics. You can book the examination on 04/5300660 or 040 294488. We have a private-pay practice (Prešernova 6a

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Dear Sir/Madam, I have a question. In all your answers you state that the price of an implant is around €1,200. I would like to know whether this is an average price or a starting price, meaning from about that amount upwards. I would also like to know whether, after implant placement, the patient receives some replace

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Dear Sir/Madam! The price of an implant is 750 Eur, or 900 Eur if bone augmentation is required. The price of a crown on an implant is 420 Eur (metal-ceramic crown). The price includes all procedures and materials from the beginning to the completion of treatment, including a tem

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Hello, I would like to know whether I can take Nalgesin for pain while taking the antibiotic Amoksiklav.

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! You can take the combination of medicines mentioned. Have a nice day!

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Hello, My partner and I have been looking for a dentist with a public concession for quite some time. I would like to know whether registration is possible and how we can book an examination?

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! Every dentist with a concession has the option of accepting new patients. The waiting time depends on the number of patients registered with the individual dentist. The information is published on the ZZZS website or is available by telephone. We currently have ap

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Hello, I have had a bridge on my upper front teeth for 5 years (both upper central incisors were extracted, and the bridge is attached to both lateral incisors). I would like to know whether it would be sensible to choose implants, how long the process takes, and what the price is. Kind regards.

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Dear Sir/Madam! Implant treatment is certainly the best solution in the case described, because the lateral incisors are not overloaded. This would not, however, avoid the need for preparation of the lateral incisors (they already carry crowns as part of the bridge). Prices for t

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Hello, because I have quite a few dental problems, I would like to know whether the first examination has to be paid for if I continue treatment and dental care with you. Thank you.

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! If you continue treatment with us, you do not need to pay for the first examination. Have a nice day!

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