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crowns vs implants

  • 24-09-2007 11:10am
    #1
    westwick
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    Hello,

    I was hoping to get some opinions on when crowns are suitable as opposed to implants. I have a genetic condition that means the enamel never formed properly on my teeth and they are all yellow. Some of them are damaged of course through normal wear and tear but I've come to the point where I need a complete overhaul. I won't even mention money but am looking at what the best options are. Please bear in mind I am only missing one tooth completely at the back and need all my teeth fixed.

    Any opinions on this much appreciated.


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  • #2
    lomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭lomb


    implants are definately not indicated where the teeth can still be crowned and are vital and in a good position. implants lack a periodontal ligament and mean that there is no stress absorbtion of an implant compared to a tooth.
    some disagree whether if a tooth needs a root canal it is better to extract it and place an implant or not (probably a good idea on certain teeth like premolars anyway as they are small and there is not much left after root canal and even less after a root canal and a crown) but a wear case can be fixed successfully with crowns or even more conservatively with bonded ceramic onlays on the back teeth to open the bite. you really need to have a checkup and receive advice from a competent dentist.hope that helps.


  • #3
    westwick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭westwick


    thanks v. much. that does help.
    Do you know if there is a suitable practice in ireland / northern ireland to get crowns on all my teeth? I'm finding it hard to source a dental practice that would have significant experience for somebody like me.


  • #4
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
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    Genetic Conditions like amesogenesis inperfecta or dentinogenesis inperfecta are very very difficult to treat and maintain. If this is what you have I would recommend you see a specialist in prosthodontics, get your general dentist to refer you. You could try the Dublin dental hospital also however the waiting lists are long. Ask you dentist for a suitable referral.

    Full mouths of crowns are not to be undertaken lightly


  • #5
    westwick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭westwick


    Where would I find a list of specialists in prosthodontics please? this is a big problem. I am already attending the dental hospital but it is taking forever. I was hoping to investigate the private sector but finding dentists that specialise in this area seems to be very difficult. Anybody know where I should look? Thanks very much.


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