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Hello! I have been without a lower second molar for three or four years, and I would like to know whether implant placement is still possible after this amount of time? Is it possible to move a healthy wisdom tooth into the position of the second molar with orthodontic treatment? How much does such treatment cost? Than

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Dear Sir/Madam! If the anatomical conditions allow implantation, the procedure is not in question (even after four years). I cannot answer the second part of the question because in practice I have not yet encountered moving a wisdom tooth into the position of a second molar with
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Hello! I would like to know the price of complete prosthetic treatment for the lower and upper jaw, since I have no natural teeth left. I have worn dentures for 15 years and they need to be replaced. What is the price if the treatment is approved by insurance? Thank you and have a nice day!

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Dear Sir/Madam! The price of one acrylic (conventional) complete denture is EUR 500. If the restoration is approved by insurance, the patient does not bear the cost of fabrication. Have a nice day!
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Hello! My dentist gave me a referral for removal of the lower left first and second molars at the clinic. The problem is that it took me 10 years to make myself go to a dentist because of fear, and I do not know how I will make myself go to the clinic. I would like to know how this is performed so that the removal is c

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Dear Sir/Madam! The procedure you are asking about is painless. It is performed under local anesthesia. After the procedure we advise cooling and, if necessary, analgesics. Patients tolerate the procedure without particular problems. Have a nice day!
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Dear Sir/Madam! I am 21 years old and have been afraid of the dentist for quite some time. As a result I have lost a couple of teeth. Both upper lateral incisors are missing, and since this is very disturbing when I smile and generally when speaking with another person, I would like to know what would be best? I have h

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Dear Sir/Madam! If the anatomical conditions are sufficient, placement of a dental implant is certainly the best solution, because this avoids unnecessary grinding of the neighboring teeth. Price: -750 Eur (implant) -420 Eur (crown on implant). Have a nice day!
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Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to know whether tartar can also be removed with a laser and whether this procedure is less painful than ordinary removal. I am quite afraid of this because I have a very low pain threshold. Do you perform laser tartar removal and what is the price? What would you advise me? Thank you very m

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Dear Sir/Madam! We do not remove tartar with a laser. It would be best to enquire at the Dental Clinic in Ljubljana. Have a nice day!
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Dear Sir/Madam! For 5 weeks I have had a temperature somewhere around 37.5. Six months ago I had a metal post placed in an upper first premolar and a crown placed on it; that tooth had been treated. I have already been to a doctor and my blood tests are good. I would like to know whether the tooth — bacteria — could be

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Dear Sir/Madam! In the case of severe acute inflammation of dental and periodontal tissues (most often periapical), systemic symptoms may occur (enlarged and painful local lymph nodes, elevated temperature, malaise...). In this case there would also be severe local symptoms (swel
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Hello! I have crowns on both upper lateral incisors, and have had them for quite a few years. I now notice that one is pulling away from the gum; it is not visible yet, I can only feel it. I would like to come for an examination and consultation. How much does a new crown cost and how long would I have to wait for an a

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Dear Sir/Madam! Price of a crown: - EUR 210 (metal-ceramic) - EUR 350 (all-ceramic – zirconia). Please make an appointment for an examination by telephone; we can see you within a month and a half. Have a nice day!
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Kind regards. After my braces were removed, my two front teeth moved apart, but only at the lower part, and now it looks as if I have a chipped tooth. Could this be corrected with veneers? I do not want to wear braces again and I would have to pay for them myself because I am 19 years old. Thank you and have a nice day

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Dear Katja! The problem can be corrected in two ways (if we exclude repeat orthodontic treatment): -build-up with composite materials. -correction with aesthetic veneers. Have a nice day!
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Hello! I would like to know how much a dental implant would cost for the upper second-to-last tooth, and what payment options are available because some of us cannot afford such large amounts in a single payment. Does health insurance cover the costs as well? Thank you for your answer.

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Dear Sir/Madam! Price: -EUR 750 (implant) -EUR 420 (crown on the implant) -total: EUR 1,170. The insurance company does not cover the costs of implantology. Payment in several parts is possible. Have a nice day!
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Hello, about a week ago, while eating, I accidentally bit down on a fork and chipped a little off the lower right corner of my upper central incisor. It was slightly visible, so today I went to the dentist, who ground down the sharp edge. Now, however, it has become even more visible and bothers me more and more. I wou

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Dear Sir/Madam! The missing piece of the tooth can be built up with composite material. The treatment provides a complete aesthetic restoration. Over time, the built-up part may become discolored and may also fall off; these materials do not withstand loads as high as enamel does
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