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Over the years my teeth have rotted away to the extent that I only have two left, the rest being stumps. These stumps cause me no discomfort but are unsightly when I open my mouth. My query is, as I am reluctant to undergo the trauma of having everything removed, is it possible to get prostheses which would surround what remains?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I have several implants. When the crowns decided to leave my mouth, I was left with stumps. The stumps were removed and the metal sockets put in the holes straight away. The teeth were added a few weeks later...brilliant and they don't need to be removed at bed time! Costly but worth it in my opinion
Possible? Yes (they are called 'overdentures')
Sensible? No. Although this might see a simple and less painful option it is not usually a good idea if the roots are decaying (it's different if the roots have fractured and are sound). The main issues is that when the roots need to be extracted (and they will at some stage) the denture will not fit as well as previously and may need relining or replacing. I think you will find that most dentists would not be prepared to construct any form of denture over decaying roots. It is not considered good practice. However as suggested previously, only a visit to a dentist can give you a fully informed opinion.
Sensible? No. Although this might see a simple and less painful option it is not usually a good idea if the roots are decaying (it's different if the roots have fractured and are sound). The main issues is that when the roots need to be extracted (and they will at some stage) the denture will not fit as well as previously and may need relining or replacing. I think you will find that most dentists would not be prepared to construct any form of denture over decaying roots. It is not considered good practice. However as suggested previously, only a visit to a dentist can give you a fully informed opinion.
G'afternoon jackdaw.......You really should consult a dentist on this matter.
Unless there are any Dental Surgeons amongst us ABers, the replies you are getting could all be valueless. In fact, I hold a view that you could have stumps which are Not developing any pain, but could be decaying and also causing your jawbone to disintegrate.
Think about what I have said (which could be rubbish) and flap your wings to a dental surgery.
Hans.
Hans.
Unless there are any Dental Surgeons amongst us ABers, the replies you are getting could all be valueless. In fact, I hold a view that you could have stumps which are Not developing any pain, but could be decaying and also causing your jawbone to disintegrate.
Think about what I have said (which could be rubbish) and flap your wings to a dental surgery.
Hans.
Hans.
MallyJ has a point. If the cost is not an issue then implants are the answer, although you need still to have sufficient bone remaining. Jawbones recede with age and implants sometimes cannot be anchored, but if you have all stumps still in place the outlook is promising. In any case, go see a dentist.