Is adding to partial correct?
Added: February 27, 2009 - 8:48 AM
By: statdigital@bellsouth.net, Charlotte, NC
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Case Summary
Dentures / Partials
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: Last Year
Last Cleaning: June
Case Description
I have consulted a dentist about the folllowing: My 2 front teeth have lost their bonding along with a piece of each tooth. X-rays reveal the roots are healthy and I am not experiencing any pain. I have been advised that the 2 teeth should be extracted and the two should be added to my partial. Is that the best procedure or is there an alternative? I might also add that the dentist is not an oral surgeon.
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Reply: Is adding to partial correct?
added: February 28, 2009 - 4:35 PM
Generally speaking, you should keep teeth that have good roots.Teeth that have a good "foundation" can usually be repaired. Sometimes the front teeth can be repaired with more bonding, (less expensive) and sometimes with a "crown" (if much of the visible part of the tooth is missing). Good luck.
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