Missing two out of four front teeth(on top)

I was wondering how much a cosmetic operation would cost to put in false(permanent teeth) as this has really been knocking my confidence lately.:(

Baffled

Hi Dazzler,

I did some research last year in to implants (thought I might need one, but didnt) and I was getting prices from between 3 - 6 thousand euro per implant (plus crown). This was in Ireland, north & south. I know its much cheaper abroad but I'd prefer to get things done in Ireland.

Anyway, the only way you will know the costs is if you go for a consultation and maybe have some x-rays (€100/€150). I remember one dentist telling me that the overall cost may depend on whether or not you need bone grafts (or something like that).

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Hi Dazzler,

You have server options....
1: Removable - Aka a denture....these can be all acrylic which I think are not much good or a cobalt chrome version which would be much more stable. Sometimes if you are missing a lot of gum and bone where the teeth used to be then a removable option can look the best.

2. Fixed...here the prosthesis is not removable...options are bonded bridges which are really medium term solutions. Conventional bridge work means that to two teeth either side of the gap need crowns. Or implants. I have ordered these in order of cost and complexity.

It really depends on the situation and the teeth missing. See a dentist and get your options. The most expensive option may not always be the best. Conventional bridge work can last a very long time indeed but if this is in the aesthetic zone then maybe a specialist referal my be a good idea.

Good luck....paron my spelling

fitzgeme

Well I was born with the teeth missing!So I would rather get the permanent option.I am only 18.I presume there would be a lot of pain involved?

Supercell

Im getting one of my front teeth done, or at least on the journey there.

Is it sore?, I got gassed for the first op (i needed bio oss augmentation and am a coward, i'd guess you might not need have to get having never had teeth there) and tbh, it is bloody sore afterwards, no two ways about it.

Took about 3-4 weeks in total for the gum to heal up afterwards and all blackness and swelling to go. The way I see it though is thats a very short period in hopefully a much longer life with a perfectly normal smile (well apart from my otherwise ugly mug) and no worry about bridges breaking (i've a bridge currently while the implant stuff is settling into my jawbone) or dentures which I just couldnt stand the feel of.

If you can afford it go for the implant go for it, but its expensive, but totally worth it and once its done, its done, no more dental visits needed for that tooth (barring accidants etc of course).

upmeath

Presume you were born in 1986? I have a friend in college missing her top lateral incisors, apparently scores of kids born after April of that year are missing the same 2 teeth. She didn't bother with implants, just had braces for 3 years and you wouldn't notice she was missing teeth unless she told you. Chernobyl is the cause. I was born in 1987, damn Soviets didn't get me!

btkm8unsl0w5r4

upmeath wrote:

Presume you were born in 1986? I have a friend in college missing her top lateral incisors, apparently scores of kids born after April of that year are missing the same 2 teeth. She didn't bother with implants, just had braces for 3 years and you wouldn't notice she was missing teeth unless she told you. Chernobyl is the cause. I was born in 1987, damn Soviets didn't get me!

ROFL........that an interesting theory...have to say I have never come across that one.......but sure what do I know

What would be the price?Just a guestimate would be grand.

Faith

upmeath wrote:

Presume you were born in 1986? I have a friend in college missing her top lateral incisors, apparently scores of kids born after April of that year are missing the same 2 teeth. She didn't bother with implants, just had braces for 3 years and you wouldn't notice she was missing teeth unless she told you. Chernobyl is the cause. I was born in 1987, damn Soviets didn't get me!

The OP said s/he's 18, so was probably born in 87 or 88. However, my best friend was born in 86 and her adult top incisors didn't come up for years after her milk ones fell out. That's very interesting!

eth0_

upmeath wrote:

Presume you were born in 1986? I have a friend in college missing her top lateral incisors, apparently scores of kids born after April of that year are missing the same 2 teeth. She didn't bother with implants, just had braces for 3 years and you wouldn't notice she was missing teeth unless she told you. Chernobyl is the cause. I was born in 1987, damn Soviets didn't get me!

I think the soviets got at your brain, he already said he's 18 so how could he have been born in '86? lol

eth0_

Faith wrote:

The OP said s/he's 18, so was probably born in 87 or 88. However, my best friend was born in 86 and her adult top incisors didn't come up for years after her milk ones fell out. That's very interesting!

And do you have statistics for adults born in other years of the 80's?
Pure speculation.

Faith

I wasn't the one who mentioned the theory, I merely commented that it was interesting.

twanda

Longfield- sorry to drag up this old thread, but I was wondering if you could tell me what dental practice you are referring to and how much they charge for an implant ? I need one, and I also want to get it done here in Ireland.
I would really appreciate the info, thanks

Supercell

twanda wrote:

Longfield- sorry to drag up this old thread, but I was wondering if you could tell me what dental practice you are referring to and how much they charge for an implant ? I need one, and I also want to get it done here in Ireland.
I would really appreciate the info, thanks

I'm not sure the merit of saying how much it is costing (A LOT!!) in my particular case as its probably going need different work to yours
I lost my front tooth originally when I was 11 or 12 years old (can't remember exact age) and had it reinserted but obviously as a dead tooth. As a result my jaw didnt develop roots normally as it would have around a live tooth during my teenage years when I was growing up - thus I need the bio-oss work done to build it up.

Honestly, your own dentist is the best person to get a recommendation for this kind of work as they can best access what work is needed and therefore who is best qualified to do it.
You may be lucky and be able to get a straight implant loaded on the first op, or may need to go on a 18 month journey like me with several opeations before the final tooth is there (have dental bridge in the intirim which cosmeticaly is fine.
However imho a frontal bridge is a PITA (but is better than dentures)as I can't do ordinary stuff like bite into a pizza slice, an apple, a baguette..etc..has to be cut with a knife first and then carefully chewed so as not to break the blooming bridge..about all I can bite safely into is a burger - but not one with a salad filling in case a hard peice of veg snaps the bridge ..

"It will be worth it is" the mantra I repeat!!, I can slice apple and pop into the mouth instead of biting into them, pizza cut up and eaten with a knife and fork is grand, etc etc, am not missing out really, just need to be careful with a few drinks on me that I don't forget - did that once and was a gummy monster for another week while the bridge was getting cleaned up for refitting!

colm-ccfc84

i actaully have the same problem, only born with four of six teeth, i am comencing ortho treatment next week and then going for implants after that i think.does anyone know if anything can be done for appearance while i have to create the space for the two teeth? i assume i will be wearing braces