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That's the thing. Some people go out and chew on rocks it seems like. Then they never have cleanings or regular maintenance and neglect the implants. You would be amazed how many people think "I don't have teeth anymore, only implants, so I never have to go to the dentist again."
What do you think the odds are of being ready for installation of my upper lateral incisor abutment and crown (#10, I think) 3 months after the implant? I see most websites say 4 to 6 months or even longer.
What do you think the odds are of being ready for installation of my upper lateral incisor abutment and crown (#10, I think) 3 months after the implant? I see most websites say 4 to 6 months or even longer.
Depends. What was the insertion torque value? Was it in grafted bone and what type of graft? Usually 3-6 months to check it to see if the implant has integrated or not. If not then it has to be removed and a new one placed.
Depends. What was the insertion torque value? Was it in grafted bone and what type of graft? Usually 3-6 months to check it to see if the implant has integrated or not. If not then it has to be removed and a new one placed.
I don't know the insertion torque, but there was no graft. Based on how it felt, I would say the torque was considerable. It was implanted 4 months after extraction. That's where my knowledge ends. I am having it checked at the 2 month point, which is a month from now, to see if they think it will be ready to finish in 3 months because I will probably be out of state for at least 4-5 months (after the 3 month point) and I'd like to be finished before I leave. But, being "cut rate" I also don't want to stress it prematurely.
On the other hand if its unlikely it will be ready at 3 months I could leave sooner, but that wouldn't affect my return date.
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I don't know the insertion torque, but there was no graft. Based on how it felt, I would say the torque was considerable. It was implanted 4 months after extraction. That's where my knowledge ends. I am having it checked at the 2 month point, which is a month from now, to see if they think it will be ready to finish in 3 months because I will probably be out of state for at least 4-5 months (after the 3 month point) and I'd like to be finished before I leave. But, being "cut rate" I also don't want to stress it prematurely.
On the other hand if its unlikely it will be ready at 3 months I could leave sooner, but that wouldn't affect my return date.
Usually they have an idea on how long to wait once the implant is in. I usually check after 3 months unless there is something else making me wait longer.
What do you think the odds are of being ready for installation of my upper lateral incisor abutment and crown (#10, I think) 3 months after the implant? I see most websites say 4 to 6 months or even longer.
My oral surgeon, who has been doing implants since the early to mid 90's requires a 6 month wait after the implant before he will allow the dentist to put a crown on it. He also has a 6 month wait from extraction and bone grafting to implant emplacement. When I first went to him, 50% of his implant work was fixing other people's mistakes. That's dropped, but it's still a good portion of his practice.
My oral surgeon, who has been doing implants since the early to mid 90's requires a 6 month wait after the implant before he will allow the dentist to put a crown on it. He also has a 6 month wait from extraction and bone grafting to implant emplacement. When I first went to him, 50% of his implant work was fixing other people's mistakes. That's dropped, but it's still a good portion of his practice.
I've read there is also risk from waiting too long, though I don't know what too long is. On the other extreme some do it immediately.
Had it checked at the 2 month point. Xray shows good integration. I was hoping he would test it and tell me whether I could get the crown a month from now, but all he would do was try and remove the screw by hand, it didn't want to budge and I didn't feel a thing. I didn't want to risk wrenching it so back I go in another month. Damn. I was hoping to done in 4 weeks but I also don't want to be back to square one by forcing it.
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I'm in some pain now, had the extraction and bone graft yesterday afternoon. This was a previous root canal so nut much tooth left to grab onto, so it was 40 minutes of tugging and wiggling. My insurance paid 100% for the extraction, nothing for the bone graft, that was about $500. I go back in a week to have the stitches removed, then the dentist says 3-4 months before checking it, and if ready, putting in the abutment, then another 3-4 before the crown. The good news is that we will be on to another year, so the insurance annual maximum will start over.
My oral surgeon, who has been doing implants since the early to mid 90's requires a 6 month wait after the implant before he will allow the dentist to put a crown on it. He also has a 6 month wait from extraction and bone grafting to implant emplacement. When I first went to him, 50% of his implant work was fixing other people's mistakes. That's dropped, but it's still a good portion of his practice.
Is it better to have "a 6-month wait from extraction and bone grafting to implant emplacement"?
DH is scheduled to have his extractions, bone grafting and implants done all in one session. The description includes technical jargons as follows:
- Odontectomy, surgical flap
- bone graft
- screw and tripodal pin or
- closed sinus lift
Is it better to have "a 6-month wait from extraction and bone grafting to implant emplacement"?
DH is scheduled to have his extractions, bone grafting and implants done all in one session. The description includes technical jargons as follows:
- Odontectomy, surgical flap
- bone graft
- screw and tripodal pin or
- closed sinus lift
Thanks in advance for any advice.
My oral surgeon refuses to put in implants on the same day as the extraction and bone graft. Bone grafts do not always take. For example, my wife rejected the one she had. Waiting 6 months to do the implant emplacement ensures that the bone graft has been fully incorporated, the extraction wound is fully healed, and there are no issues.
There is no way I would personally have an implant put in before the sinus lift has fully healed and the bone graft fully incorporated into the upper jaw(or whatever it's name is). Lots more things to go wrong when you mess around with the sinus area.
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It was implanted 4 months after extraction. That's where my knowledge ends. I am having it checked at the 2 month point, which is a month from now, to see if they think it will be ready to finish in 3 months because I will probably be out of state for at least 4-5 months (after the 3 month point) and I'd like to be finished before I leave. But, being "cut rate" I also don't want to stress it prematurely.
My insurance paid 100% for the extraction, nothing for the bone graft, that was about $500. I go back in a week to have the stitches removed, then the dentist says 3-4 months before checking it, and if ready, putting in the abutment, then another 3-4 before the crown. The good news is that we will be on to another year, so the insurance annual maximum will start over.
