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Tooth plucked out, need implant
My father, aged 68 yrs, had two tooth removed. What are the options he has now I.e. new implant, crown or any thing else which is cheaper but affective.
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If he is medically fit and the condition of bone is good then implant is the best option . rest options are like bridge, denture . But for proper and best treatment plan clinical evaluation is important.
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you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. get an x-ray done to check the bone levels. depending on that you can either go for fixed prosthesis or an implant.
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Yes you have other options for a fixed prosthesis, now this again would depend on which teeth ( front or back)
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If only 2 teeth have been removed then options of implant is there but if only 2 teeth were there then dentures advised depending upon condition of mucosa .ridges and possible bone Loss.
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Dr. Bhushan Gaikwad
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9 yrs exp
Pune
kindly provide more details. yes, dental implant is the best choice provided all the requirements for case selection is present for a more predictable prognosis.
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