OVERDENTURE
Added: June 02, 2007 - 2:14 PM
By: jpulone@msn.com, Tuckerton, PA
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Case Summary
Dentures / Partials
Teeth: 18,20,30
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 06/2006
Last Cleaning: 09/2006
Case Description
I'm looking for an overdenture for the lower right side, and would like to fill in the missing molar on the left lower side. I've highlighted the three missing teeth; the lower right remaining molar is root canaled, but broken down to the gum.
I do not wish to have the remaining molar removed; it is asymptomatic and affords me chewing ability.
Please advise whom could do this and an approximate price.
Thank you.
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Reply: OVERDENTURE
added: June 03, 2007 - 10:41 PM
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No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
The term overdenture seems incorrect. I think you are looking for a bridge or a regular partial. This is very routine. The main question will be the stability of the teeth that will anchor the partial or the bridge. I know that you might not be experiencing any problems with the existing teeth, but that may not mean a lack of a problem.There is something important to remember. Lack of pain DOES NOT equal lack of problem. When you experience a symptom, you are really into a complication that usually needs extensive treatment to fix.Doesn''''t make sense? Most first time stroke victims experience NO SYMPTOMS before having a stroke. Does that mean that there was not a problem before the stroke? Of course not.Get a comprehensive exam and consider your options of something that is removable or something that is fixed in place. Generally the removable is less expensive, but is less functional and less desirable. A fixed option (bridges or implants) generally are more expensive, but have a longer life and are more functional and more desirable.Hope this helps.Lan Allen DMD
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