Hello! I have a question. I have a problem with my right first premolar. I have a post. After 4 years, the post started to loosen. My gum also bleeds a lot. Apparently the cement does not hold because of the bleeding. They say I have a poor root and that the only options are an implant or a three-unit bridge. Now I would like to know something... since an implant has to integrate with the bone, and this takes 3–6 months, does that mean there will be a gap there (without a tooth) for that long? I have a job where I really cannot afford to have a visible gap between my teeth. Is there a temporary replacement tooth for that period? I would like to know the final price of the procedure—from the examination, implant placement, temporary replacement tooth (if there is one), through to the final tooth. What are the payment conditions? Payment cards? Installments? Thank you very much in advance for your answer. Kind regards, Kristina

Dear Kristina!The time from implant placement to loading depends on several factors. If the conditions for placement are good (high bone density, satisfactory bone volume...), which provides good initial stability (retention) of the implant, immediate loading of the implant is possible and will not interfere with good osseointegration (integration with bone). If these conditions are not met, it is better not to load the implant immediately after the procedure, because micromovements would prevent an essential part of successful treatment (osseointegration). In that case, the gap is restored with a temporary prosthetic replacement for the period we consider necessary. Price:-EUR 750 (implant)-EUR 420 (crown on the implant)-total: EUR 1,170.The price also includes the temporary prosthetic replacement and, of course, all procedures required to achieve the goal (a tooth on the implant). Payment by card is possible, or preferably by bank transfer. Payment in installments is possible.Have a nice day!

Dear Sir/Madam, for several years I have been struggling with receding gums. On the teeth it all looks like pockets; I do not know whether that is the correct term, but that is how I understood it when I looked up information online. Until now, various dentists in MB have told me either that it cannot be corrected or that they have never even seen this in their careers. My simple explanation is that I probably physically pushed the gums away from the teeth, and over the years it has only gradually become worse. Several years ago they made me "extended fillings", but the recession is still continuing. I do not have swelling, but in the long run it is very disturbing and painful, even though my teeth are otherwise healthy. Thank you for your answer. Kind regards, dragica

Dear Sir/Madam!If I have understood your explanation correctly, I could conclude that in your case these are not periodontal pockets, but wedge-shaped erosions, which are most often the result of incorrect tooth brushing. If the brush does not move from the red toward the white, damage to the marginal gum occurs. The epithelial attachment breaks down and the gum begins to recede toward the tooth root. The buccal bone follows the recession, so the condition becomes similar to what you describe. The presence of true periodontal pockets can only be confirmed on an X-ray. The disease requires periodontal therapy. For advice, prognosis and determination of treatment for your condition, we need to perform a clinical examination and take an X-ray.Have a nice day!

Hello, I have healthy, nice teeth and have never had problems, except about 20 years ago with two teeth in the upper left. The dentist had to make a crown on the second premolar, the first premolar was dark — probably non-vital, and he filled the first molar. I now have fillings on all teeth except all the front ones (1,2,3). Because of a process (granuloma), my dentist referred me to surgery and advised removal of teeth 24, 25, 26. Unfortunately I do not understand what the problem is with fitting a bridge, but she advised me to have two implants. Immediately after that, while abroad, I had an opportunity to ask for another opinion and everything happened so quickly that I agreed to extraction of teeth 24 and 25 — preparation for two implants (why not also extract 26, unfortunately I do not know). Now I am thinking about what to do, because in the long term I will not have enough money for all dental implants. Should I also have 26 removed and replace the three teeth with two implants — is that even possible? Does it make sense to place the implants next to each other, or could I remain without the second premolar and have an implant at the first premolar only? Can an implant serve as an abutment for a fixed prosthesis, and at which positions are implants needed for this? Thank you for your answer. Respectfully, Brigita

Dear Sir/Madam!Based on what you have written, I believe it would be best to remove the first molar as well (as was originally planned). The gap of three teeth (24, 25, 26) could be filled with two implants supporting a bridge construction of three teeth. If you remain with a gap of two teeth (24, 25), it is possible to solve the problem with one implant and two artificial crowns, which in that case are supported by just one implant. Anatomical conditions must be suitable for such treatment. After examining an X-ray, I could provide you with more precise information.Have a nice day!

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Hello! I have a question. I have a problem with my right first premolar. I have a post. After 4 years, the post started to loosen. My gum also bleeds a lot. Apparently the cement does not hold because of the bleeding. They say I have a poor root and that the only options are an implant or a three-unit bridge. Now I wou

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Dear Kristina! The time from implant placement to loading depends on several factors. If the conditions for placement are good (high bone density, satisfactory bone volume...), which provides good initial stability (retention) of the implant, immediate loading of the implant is p

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Hello, I would like to know whether you also provide dental services under a concession or only privately. Approximately how long is the waiting time for extraction of one tooth, and could you please tell me how much an implant for such a tooth would cost afterwards? I assume it needs some kind of base and then the too

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Dear Bojana! We also have a concession for basic dental care. We accept new patients toward the end of the year. Unfortunately, implantology is not among the services covered by the insurance company. The price of an implant is EUR 750, and the price of a crown on the implant is

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Good day. I am interested in having an upper implant-supported denture. How many implants would I need and how much would it cost? Is payment in instalments possible? Thank you.

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Dear Sir/Madam! We most often support an upper denture with four implants. In this case you wear a denture without a palatal plate, and the mucosa itself is almost unloaded. We reduce bone resorption (dissolution) and significantly increase chewing efficiency. The stability of th

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Hello! I would like to know the price and whether it is possible to come to you only for prosthetic treatment. My upper right first premolar was extracted, the sinus floor was lifted and an implant was placed. The sutures will be removed next week. Thank you and kind regards, Romana

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Dear Romana! You can visit us to have a crown made for the implant. Please let us know the type of implant in advance so that we can prepare appropriately. In most cases, two visits are required. Have a nice day!

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Dear Sir/Madam, I am 21 years old. At the age of twelve I was injured and chipped the inner parts of my upper left and right central incisors. The dentist rebuilt the tooth with a material that lasts up to 3 years, so by now she has replaced this material four times. Recently the material on my upper right central inci

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Dear Sir/Madam! The procedure is called "building up the dental crown with composite material". It is very difficult to determine in advance how long the restoration will "last". The price of the procedure per tooth is 65 EUR. Have a nice day!

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I have unattractive front teeth, and I am also missing the front canine. How would you solve this aesthetically and "permanently", since I also have poor bone for an implant? Kind regards

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Dear Sir/Madam! If the relevant specialists have assessed the conditions for implant treatment as poor, the best solution is a classic fixed prosthetic restoration (bridge). In this case we prepare both teeth adjacent to the gap (2 and 4) and, together with functional rehabilitat

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Dear Sir/Madam, for several years I have been struggling with receding gums. On the teeth it all looks like pockets; I do not know whether that is the correct term, but that is how I understood it when I looked up information online. Until now, various dentists in MB have told me either that it cannot be corrected or t

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! If I have understood your explanation correctly, I could conclude that in your case these are not periodontal pockets, but wedge-shaped erosions, which are most often the result of incorrect tooth brushing. If the brush does not move from the red toward the white,

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Hello, I need to make an appointment for a somewhat larger procedure: on the upper left tooth 4 I have what is known as a post, which apparently is already in such poor condition that it would need to be redone. The two front central incisors have been filled so many times that I was advised it would be good to crown t

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Dear Sir/Madam! From what you have written, I believe you are asking about the price of a crown (artificial dental crown). The price of one crown is: -EUR 210 (metal-ceramic) -EUR 350 (all-ceramic zirconia). For the two front incisors you need two dental crowns. Have a nice day!

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Hello, I have healthy, nice teeth and have never had problems, except about 20 years ago with two teeth in the upper left. The dentist had to make a crown on the second premolar, the first premolar was dark — probably non-vital, and he filled the first molar. I now have fillings on all teeth except all the front ones (

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Dear Sir/Madam! Based on what you have written, I believe it would be best to remove the first molar as well (as was originally planned). The gap of three teeth (24, 25, 26) could be filled with two implants supporting a bridge construction of three teeth. If you remain with a ga

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Hello, I would like to have my four upper front teeth treated. The left central and lateral incisors and the right lateral incisor are damaged or have been filled several times; the right central incisor is fine. I am considering ceramic crowns, but I am unsure whether to have them on all four teeth or only on the thre

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Dear Brigita! It is certainly best to follow the advice of the dentist who is fully familiar with the problem. In principle, it is possible to match the appearance of artificial teeth to the existing healthy teeth so that the difference cannot be noticed. It might be better to ch

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