Dental Question Implant, Veneers Both at Same Time??

My husband just lost 1 tooth his canine top left. We want to get it replaced though we’ve been thinking of having his teeth veneered since they are discolored. What would be suggestions for this? Have the tooth implanted, then later have veneers on all or have the implant the color you want and then have all the veneers to contest that one? Anyone sure on how this works or any thoughts about it? I know its going to be expensive. Do you go to a cosmetic dentist for this or what type of dentist would you go for all this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Answer by terry p
Everywhere do I commence…

The first thing to do is to see a General Dentist for a complete examination. He must get his oral health in excellent shape before cosmetic work. Many family dentists do cosmetic veeneers. If you want, he can make a fleeting device to fill the space. He can refer you to an Oral Surgeon for a Dental Implant. What you are decribing will be done in phases.

Dental Implants are expensive. Your General Dentist will have muliple options for dental treatment, depending on your needs, taste (what you like), and what you can afford. Call the Dental Association in your city or state for referrals, if don’t know someone that could give you the name of a excellent dentist. Or…you walk up to a weirder and say, ” You have a gorgeous smile (or nice teeth). Who’s your dentist?”

Answer by gumgardener1
Why did he lose his tooth? If it was due to periodontal disease, he may not be a candidate for an implant (not enough bone to support it) although bone grafting is sometimes and option. He can get the crown of the implant to be colour matched to the veneers. I would try whitening the teeth first……’depends on what the discolouration is due to. If it’s from medications eg: tetracycline stain, whitening won’t really do much.
Any dentist can do this, not just cosmetic ones.
Though, he may have to go to an oral surgeon or periodontist to have the “screw” of the implant place in, then the dentist will place the porcelain crown on top once it has healed.

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I got into a bicycle accident yesterday. Landed on my chin. I got 7 stitches to close my chin up, and I have a small jaw break. I saw the dentist now, who referred me to an oral surgeon. I didn’t lose any teeth in the accident, though, 2 of them were cracked, and there are horizontal breaks on both. The dentist thinks she’ll have to pull them both. I’m 23, so there’s no way I’m ready to go through life gone teeth, so implants are an option. How safe are they? Infection wise? Does anyone have tooth implants? Or do any dental professionals know any research on it? My mom thinks my description of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis could produce a reversion with something foreign in my body.

Answer by April D
I’m not sure about your past medical description with rheumatoid arthritis, that is something you should question your dr. about. But I have a tooth implant. I got it done when I was 17! It was a front tooth, terrible accident also, I was devastated. But the implant is wonderful. It looks so natural. Nobody can even tell I have it. They are very safe, especially now. Mine was done 10 being ago! And it was considered safe then, and they are better at doing it now. I’ve heard that bottom teeth don’t hurt as much as the top (after surgery). If I were you I would consider it. If not, you can always question about bridges, but flossing under bridges is a pain, and you HAVE to floss under them otherwise you’ll have terrible problems.

So over all, implants may seem more expensive, more painful and scary, but I would say for me it’s worth it!

Answer by spongebobrogers
Hmmm, JA would place some concerns/ flags up. Implants are renowned to be exceptional options for people with no health problems and don’t use tobacco and have excellent oral hygiene and will maintain proper dental care routines and when done properly which can sometimes involve bone grafts. Though, lastability for those with health problems (mainly diabetes, osteoporosis, HIV, etc). Juvenile or rheumatoid arthritis is an unknown area, but I can say that my grandmother was one of the first few people to have dental implants back in the day, even though done improperly (without a bone graft) and on someone with osteoporosis, they have lasted through ancient age, brain surgery, ICU, and tending homes. I reckon you would doubtless be fine. Implants are now made from pure titanium which is the least liable to be rejected by the body. On the otherside, what other option of replacement would you do? Partials would doubtless be more liable to be irritating to your tissues if you plot to reject something. I would go for it. It would last just as excellent as any other choice and cost around the same. If things go well, it should last much longer.

Answer by Melissa L
Certainly go with the implants! I am a dental professional, and I know all about implants, bridges, dentures etc. At your age I wouldn’t even hesitate, no questions questioned, hands down, get an implant! I wouldn’t reckon that your description of JRA would be an issue but the best thing would be to question the person doing the implant. I would also certainly suggest having an oral surgeon OR periodontist house the implants. Some general dentists house implants as well sometimes for a couple hundred dollars cheaper, but if it were me, I’d spend the extra money and go for the specialist for sure.

Bridges are an option though you have you remove a lot of tooth structure from the teeth on either side of the teeth that you need to be removed and that wouldn’t be advised unless those teeth are already heavily filled. Bridges can get decay underneath them and need to be replaced, and with you being so young, I’d bet you’d have to get it replaced a few times in your life.

I honestly wouldn’t even have to consider the options if this were me, or someone close to me…..go with the implants and don’t look back! I’ve had many patients over the being go get implants and I’ve never heard any complaints! At any rate, go for a consultation with whichever specialist you are referred to, and they will give you all the info you need!

Excellent luck!

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