Gretchen,

Your questions... my ANSWERS...

<<Can the removable partial or nesbit be attatched to a tooth that has a crown on it?>>
A REMOVABLE PARTIAL OR NESBIT IS MADE SO IT CAN JUST SNAP OR CLIP INTO PLACE. THERE ARE SMALL "HOOKS" OR "WINGS" THAT WRAP PARTLY AROUND ADJACENT TEETH TO HELP HOLD THE APPLIANCE IN PLACE. CROWNS OR NATURAL TEETH ARE NOT A PROBLEM.

<<Also, can these teeth be damaged over time due to the appliances?>>
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE APPLIANCE TO FIT PROPERLY AND BE REPLACED WHEN IT STARTS TO WEAR OUT.

<<Will the nesbit or partial help keep the teeth from shifting if worn alll the time, except when sleeping? >>
YES IT WILL! ALSO, THERE IS NO NEED TO WEAR IT WHILE SLEEPING. SOME PEOPLE ACTUALLY REMOVE THE NESBIT WHEN THEY EAT BECAUSE IT IS VERY TINY AND COULD BE SWALLOWED.

<<Final thoughts: What if I'd opt for nothing? Is that an okay idea in the long run, or will my bite suffer, along with teeth moving?>>
IF YOU DON'T REPLACE TOOTH #3, YOU WILL GET SOME SHIFTING IN #2 AND #4. HOW MUCH MOVEMENT .... NO WAY TO KNOW FOR SURE. ANY SHIFTING IN THE TEETH CAN RESULT IN MISALIGNMENT OF THE OCCLUSION (BITE).

Great questions Gretchen... you've been doing your homework
Bryanna

Bryanna, It's been so helpful to read your posts during this whole process - I am very grateful to have found this site!

I will update you on my next tooth extraction and I can only hope that it will go smoothly also.

I'm sure I'll have more questions , thanks for being here for everyone!
Gretchen

I am glad this is over with!

All seemed to go well, according to what the oral surgeon told my husband. I was in La-La land from the IV anesthetic.

I did write down a few questions for my husband to ask beforehand:

1. Was there any sinus exposure? Answer: No
2. Did all the tooth come out, root tips included? Answer: Yes
3. Any complications or damage to other teeth? Answer: No

I also wanted to see the tooth and take it home, but he told my husband that it came out in pieces. I still wanted it! Oh well, 3 out of 4 is not bad.

Anything else I should be concerned about? I go back to see him in a week. I do have a few dissolvable stitches.

I feel pretty good 5 hours post op, only a little gnawing type pain, controlled with ibuprofen.

Up next: Getting my permanent crown on tooth #2 - I'm so glad the temp. one didn't come off today!
I also still have drilling old fillings and crown work on the two upper teeth in the back to get done.

I still also have 2 root canalled teeth that I don't like having and will be keeping an eye on that. I'll never have another one of those done!

Take care everyone - your teeth are the gateway to your body. I found that out the hard way! Gretchen

Hi Gretchen,

YAY!!!!! You are one brave lady!!

So glad there was no sinus exposure and no remaining root tips. Please follow the post op instructions to the "T" for many reasons but also because the sinus membrane will be frail in that area for a few days and you don't want to disturb it. It will be like new once the inflammation from the surgery goes down.

He didn't give you the tooth because it was most likely in many pieces and unrecognizable as a... tooth! So you're not missing anything

Okay... so continue to take good care of yourself and hopefully you will heal uneventfully!!

Keep in touch )

Bryanna

Thank you Bryanna - you've been a great cheerleader!
I'll keep in touch!

Gretchen