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Hello, During my student years they first removed the wrong lower 6, and then the correct lower 7 next to it, which was actually the cause of the pain. I am now considering an implant. Should I have an implant only for the 6 (in previous answers I read that it is not even necessary to replace the 7), or should I first

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Dear Sir/Madam! If you decide to have two implants placed, it is best to do this at the same time. In that case we offer you a 10 % discount. Have a nice day!
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Dear Sir/Madam, because of advanced periodontitis it is very uncertain whether any teeth will remain in my upper jaw at all. I would like to know what type of complete denture you recommend and how much it would cost. Kind regards and thank you in advance for your answer, Mojca

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Dear Sir/Madam! There are several different solutions: -classic complete denture. Stability is provided by close adaptation of the denture to the palate and the resulting adhesion of the appliance. Price: EUR 500. -classic complete denture with additional retention by two implant
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I am 17 years old and have a diastema that bothers me a lot and somehow lowers my self-confidence, so I would like to know how I could correct it?

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Dear Sir/Madam! Before you proceed, I would like to point out that a diastema strongly characterizes your smile, and after changing it you may find that the new appearance no longer seems acceptable to you. The condition can be changed in the following ways: -the two central inci
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Hello, what does a swelling/lump, painless except when touched, at the back of the upper jaw mean? It appeared a little over a month ago and I would say it is gradually increasing. It is approximately 1.5 cm in size. Kind regards, Franc

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Dear Sir/Madam! The causes of the formation can be different, but with the greatest probability we can say that it is an inflammatory process, most likely caused by a diseased tooth or periodontal tissue. With an X-ray and a clinical examination we can determine whether this is a
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Hello? I have an implant (A11 in the position of the first molar); I will receive the screw/abutment in August. I would like to know the final price of the crown with you (examination, work, material, etc.) and how many visits are required for its final placement. Thank you for your answer, have a nice day.

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Dear Sir/Madam! If you have a Bredent-type implant placed, the price of the entire procedure is EUR 420 (metal-ceramic construction). Have a nice day!
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Hello. I had no dental problems for quite a long time, but now, out of the blue, I have gangrene of the lower tooth 6. It started with persistent pain; an X-ray showed a cyst by the root and, of course, a purulent inflammation. My dentist opened the tooth, which already had a filling, cleaned the canals and prescribed

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Dear Sir/Madam! Based on what you have written (sudden sharp pain when biting), mechanical damage to the tooth could be suspected. Under the force of biting, especially a dead tooth can crack or fracture... Pain of one kind or another can persist for quite a long time and is ofte
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Hello! I would like to know the price of both removable full dentures on mini implants...4 below and 4 above.. and how long all of this would take. Kind regards: Rudi

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Dear Sir/Madam! We most often place all implants in one jaw at the same time. A one-week interval between the procedure in the upper and lower jaw is appropriate. Four visits (approx. 14 days) are needed to make a denture with a cast base. If the anatomical and other conditions a
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Kind regards, Two days ago I had a primary second premolar extracted (all my second premolars are primary because of an illness; my permanent teeth do not develop). The pain is still present and white mucus has appeared in the gum. Is it possible that pus is accumulating? Thank you and kind regards.

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Dear Sir/Madam! In most cases, extraction of primary teeth is not problematic in terms of complications. Changes in the colour of the wound surface during the healing process are completely normal. For an exact answer, I would also need to examine the condition. Have a nice day!
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Hello, I would like to know the cost of a complete lower and upper denture, what your waiting time is (I am currently in the process of having teeth extracted), and what amount is covered by the health insurance, considering that my insurance is in order. Thank you for your answer, kind regards and have a nice day. Mer

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Dear Sir/Madam! If you are registered with a dentist, the waiting period for prosthetics has elapsed, and you do not have another prosthetic restoration, the costs of making both complete dentures are covered by ZZZS. If the conditions are not met, the price of an acrylic complet
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Hello, I have a big problem: my wisdom tooth is growing almost horizontally in the jaw and will most likely have to be surgically removed. I would like to know whether it is really possible to lose the sense of taste on the tongue because of the extraction? Thank you and kind regards

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Dear Sir/Madam! Injury to the nerve responsible for sensation in the teeth of the lower jaw, the skin of the chin and the lower lip (n. mandibularis, n. mentalis) is possible and unpleasant during wisdom tooth extraction. Injury to the nerve responsible for sensation in the tongu
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