Extraction and Replacement with Bridge or Implant?
Extraction and Replacement with Bridge or Implant?
Added: December 11, 2006 - 7:44 AM
By: krobson@yahoo.com, San Mateo, CA
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Case Summary
Bridge
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Dental Implants
Teeth: 18
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: last week
Case Description
Hi - a dentist in Florida diagnosed that my lower left rear molar is infected and cannot be saved. It already had two root canals and oral surgery to remove one root). He also thought the bone was damaged to an extent that an implant would not work. The wisdom tooth next to it is in good shape however so he thought a bridge could be the best option for replacement.
So, for extraction, should I try a regular dentist first or go right to an oral surgeon?
I have no insurance and would like to avoid unnecessary cost but not put myself at risk of course. I am thinking that regular dentist would first verify if the tooth must come out for sure - then may extract it if necessary?
Other recommendations?
Thanks.
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Reply: Extraction and Replacement with Bridge or Implant?
added: December 11, 2006 - 11:55 AM
Cost Estimate: $2,500-5,000$
best option if your tooth is hopeless is to extract and replace with an implant, if not enough bone then a bone graft is required .this procedure is perform by a GP that had some exposure to bone grafting or an oral surgeon.a bridge is normally a second option and it all depend on how your anchor teeth are in respect to strength and long term prognosis especially your wisdom tooth.the cost will vary depending wich option you choose from $2,500-$5,000. I hope this will help you and good luck!Dr B.
Reply: Extraction and Replacement with Bridge or Implant?
added: December 11, 2006 - 12:44 PM
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I suggest that you see an Oral surgeon for the extraction and Dr. Lakha in Palo Alto is excellent. He will also be a good person to talk to regarding implant in the future.
Reply: Extraction and Replacement with Bridge or Implant?
added: December 11, 2006 - 8:18 PM
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You could save some time going directly to the oral surgeon for the extraction, but you will have to see a general dentist in the area to have a bridge made eventually. In order to have everything planned properly, you may want to have a general dentist take a look first in order to have a treatment plan formulated. You should use your general dentist like a general contractor. Just don''''t yell at him.
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