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Can I get dental implants if I had congenitally missing lateral incisors?

May 23, 2016

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Sometimes teeth don’t develop as expected, and sometimes the missing teeth are in the front.  Seeking a perfect smile can include dental implants to fill the spaces.  Can it be done if the case is from congenitally missing laterals?  If we aren’t REPLACING teeth, are dental implants an option? Dr Lance Timmerman explains….

When is it too late to get dental implants?

May 2, 2016

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Often when losing teeth, dentures are a step in the progression of care. How long is too long to wear dentures? Will wearing dentures for 15 years exclude dental implants from being an option? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.

Can teeth next to infected implants be saved?

April 5, 2016

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It isn’t common, but peri-implantitis (infection around a dental implant) can happen.  Sometimes these failed implants are next to natural teeth, so does that mean the teeth must be removed as well? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.

Can I get a gum graft on top of a dental implant and crown?

March 30, 2016

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Sometimes, especially when working on a front tooth, symmetry is off.  The soft tissues (gums) are usually the issue, and fixing things can be a challenge.  Dr Lance Timmerman explains

Can Invisalign be used to fix an overbite if dental implants are present?

March 28, 2016

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If dental implants are already placed, can Invisalign be used?  Dr Lance Timmerman explains

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