Can I get an implant after 20 years from an extraction?

nin2010

When I was around 10 or so I had my front tooth(central incisor) knocked out playing sports and since then I have had my original bridge and a new bridge which I had to replace the old one around 6 or 7 years ago.

I am interested in getting an implant now but I have read that the bone becomes thinner as time goes on? Would I be able to get an implant or would I need a bone graft? If a bone graft is needed, is this a wise thing to go ahead with or is it an extreme procedure? Generally what kind of money would it cost me to have this done?

Big_G

nin2010 wrote: »

When I was around 10 or so I had my front tooth(central incisor) knocked out playing sports and since then I have had my original bridge and a new bridge which I had to replace the old one around 6 or 7 years ago.

I am interested in getting an implant now but I have read that the bone becomes thinner as time goes on? Would I be able to get an implant or would I need a bone graft? If a bone graft is needed, is this a wise thing to go ahead with or is it an extreme procedure? Generally what kind of money would it cost me to have this done?

The answers to your questions are as follows:
(The first isn't really a question but the answer is yes)
Yes you should be able to get an implant, may need bone graft.
It is a wise thing to go ahead with in most cases. Between 2200 and 5000 euro.

The disclaimer is this: all of these answers can change after a dentist examines you and sees exactly how much bone and soft tissue you have and whether or not a good result (or at least what you think is a good result) can be achieved.

nin2010

Big_G wrote: »

The answers to your questions are as follows:
(The first isn't really a question but the answer is yes)
Yes you should be able to get an implant, may need bone graft.
It is a wise thing to go ahead with in most cases. Between 2200 and 5000 euro.

The disclaimer is this: all of these answers can change after a dentist examines you and sees exactly how much bone and soft tissue you have and whether or not a good result (or at least what you think is a good result) can be achieved.

Thanks for the info. How painful would a bone graft be in comparison to root canal(wasn't bad at all imo)?

btkm8unsl0w5r4

A bone graft is painless, however it can be a little tender afterwards for 2-3 days. It takes some time for the graft to "solidify" maybe 3-9 months depending. Best get a consultation to discuss your options. An implant is always a good idea as it keeps your teeth seperate.

nin2010

Thanks for all the info. I feel a lot better about the procedure now so I think I will go have a consultation. I was getting worried when I read about bone grafts etc...

Anyone you would recommend in the Limerick area for something like this?

Calibos

I lost the same tooth at the same age back in the early 80's. Learned to live with a false tooth on a spoon plate and never went back for a bridge or implant.

I did decide enough was enough with the spoon denture and investigated implants about 6 or 7 year ago. Went to a specialist and after numbing my gum he stuck a probe into the gum and started exploring. Wow is it weird hearing bone scraping inside your head!! Anyway my bone had withered away and the option I was presented with was thus. Orthodontistry and braces to slowly over the course of a year move the next tooth over to where the missing tooth was. Leave in situ for a year to promote bone regrowth. Move the tooth back to its original position over the course of year 3. Position implant socket and leave to knit to the bone for 6 months. Finally get mty implant 3.5 years after starting.

Well **** that I said Lived with the spoon denture for the next 6 or 7 years

A bone graft sounds like heaven in comparison and its something I will be investigating in 18 months when personal finances allow.

nin2010

Calibos wrote: »

I lost the same tooth at the same age back in the early 80's. Learned to live with a false tooth on a spoon plate and never went back for a bridge or implant.

I did decide enough was enough with the spoon denture and investigated implants about 6 or 7 year ago. Went to a specialist and after numbing my gum he stuck a probe into the gum and started exploring. Wow is it weird hearing bone scraping inside your head!! Anyway my bone had withered away and the option I was presented with was thus. Orthodontistry and braces to slowly over the course of a year move the next tooth over to where the missing tooth was. Leave in situ for a year to promote bone regrowth. Move the tooth back to its original position over the course of year 3. Position implant socket and leave to knit to the bone for 6 months. Finally get mty implant 3.5 years after starting.

Well **** that I said Lived with the spoon denture for the next 6 or 7 years

A bone graft sounds like heaven in comparison and its something I will be investigating in 18 months when personal finances allow.

Damn that sounds like a nasty process. Why didn't you go for a bridge rather than the dentures?