Question about the time frame for lower 2nd bicuspid implant

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Need A Tooth - 27 Mar 2005 06:03 GMT

OK, here's the deal. At age 39, I had a baby tooth that finally abcessed and
was extracted, with no replacement tooth behind it. The adjoining 1st
bicuspid is virgin, so I have decided on getting an implant. I need to wait a
few more weeks before I can even go in for the initial consultation, but I am
curious as to the entire time frame that would be involved. I go away from
home a lot, and I would like to get an idea of when I would need to be at home
for followup appointments or any complications, etc. Thanks

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Richard M. Geis - 27 Mar 2005 15:28 GMT

You have to wait 4-6 weeks after extraction for implant placement. You
need to 5-6 months for the implant to integrate to your bone (lowers
take less time because the bone is denser). After the 5-6 months, you
need second stage surgery to expose the implant. 2-3 weeks later an
impression is made and 2-3 weeks later the tooth is ready.

You can have a temporary partial made for this 6-8 months for less than
$1000.

I would recommend the implant, I have 4 and am waiting on the impression.

> OK, here's the deal. At age 39, I had a baby tooth that finally abcessed and
> was extracted, with no replacement tooth behind it. The adjoining 1st
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> home a lot, and I would like to get an idea of when I would need to be at home
> for followup appointments or any complications, etc. Thanks

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Joel M. Eichen - 27 Mar 2005 15:43 GMT

>You have to wait 4-6 weeks after extraction for implant placement. You
>need to 5-6 months for the implant to integrate to your bone (lowers
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>You can have a temporary partial made for this 6-8 months for less than
>$1000.

Or a Monodont non-removable for temporary placement.

Joel

>I would recommend the implant, I have 4 and am waiting on the impression.
>
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>> home a lot, and I would like to get an idea of when I would need to be at home
>> for followup appointments or any complications, etc. Thanks

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