[John Steven]

My #8 and #10 teeth were root canaled 40 years ago, and have been supporting a 3 tooth bridge (#9 was completely knocked out) ever since.
#8 and #10 is abscessed and needs removal. #9 socket has a cyst.

Oral surgeon wants to remove 8 and 10 and at same time place autologous bone grafts there in preparation for implants. I'm not sure I want implants but don't want to rule them out. What's the record on this type of procedure? It sounds aggressive to me. But the oral surgeon says if I don't have the grafting done at time of removal, it is impossible to grow bone later. Is this true?

#9 is a cavitation. Holistic dentist will remove. Oral surgeon says he will too, but it wasn't part of his quotation!

What is the record on infection and failure of both titanium and zirconia implants? My holistic dentist recommends just using a partial, and possible later a bridge supported by #6 and #11.

I am very grateful for this forum.

[Darlene]

John Steven,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Here are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Check into the following forum to receive some assistance:
Dentistry & Dental Issues:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum89.html

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Rrae]

Welcome to NT!

So glad you found us! This is a friendly caring place. You will certainly get good feedback at the dental forum in which Darlene pointed the way.

Make yourself at home! Check out the other forums too. There is so much to be had here at NT.
I hope your dental will get straightened out real soon.

Caring,
Rae

[Bryanna]

Hi John,

I just re-posted this on the dental forum and gave you my reply there.

Bryanna

Originally Posted by John Steven

My #8 and #10 teeth were root canaled 40 years ago, and have been supporting a 3 tooth bridge (#9 was completely knocked out) ever since.
#8 and #10 is abscessed and needs removal. #9 socket has a cyst.

Oral surgeon wants to remove 8 and 10 and at same time place autologous bone grafts there in preparation for implants. I'm not sure I want implants but don't want to rule them out. What's the record on this type of procedure? It sounds aggressive to me. But the oral surgeon says if I don't have the grafting done at time of removal, it is impossible to grow bone later. Is this true?

#9 is a cavitation. Holistic dentist will remove. Oral surgeon says he will too, but it wasn't part of his quotation!

What is the record on infection and failure of both titanium and zirconia implants? My holistic dentist recommends just using a partial, and possible later a bridge supported by #6 and #11.

I am very grateful for this forum.

[John Steven]

Hi Bryanna,
Thank you very much for doing that. I went to the dental forum though, and I did not see my query re-posted, nor your reply. Help, please!
Thanks,
Steven

Originally Posted by Bryanna

Hi John,

I just re-posted this on the dental forum and gave you my reply there.

Bryanna

[Koala77]

Originally Posted by John Steven

..... I went to the dental forum though, and I did not see my query re-posted, nor your reply.....

Here's a link to Bryanna's reply John : http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...520#post869520