Tummy Tuck: Prices, Photos, Reviews, Info, Q&A

Sierra Oral & Facial Surgery – Reno, https://sierraoralsurgery.com/

475 Somersett Pkwy.Ste. B, Reno, Nevada, US, 89523 (GPS coordinates: 39.5189058,-119.9024451)

(775) 284-2500

Oct 8, 2018 / Jul 24, 2019

Should get extraction and implant or root canal with build-up, posts, and zirconium crown on tooth #19

Root canal and crown VS implant
Oct 19, 2018

The general rule of thumb for me and my patients is if you can save the tooth and are able to get at least a few years out of it, that’s the route I would suggest. If saving the tooth is not an option or it is likely to fail very soon after restoration, we talk about extraction and implant placement. Implants are the best option only if a tooth has a poor prognosis or cannot be saved.
Best of luck with this tooth!

Can anyone give me a price estimate on paper for getting 2 dental implants?

Implant costs
Oct 17, 2018

There are a lot of things that determinate cost for implants. An image is where to start, in my office we take a CT scan to eval for implants as it gives me a 3D image to evaluate the bone levels and determine optimal implant sizing. If bone graft is required, there is a fee for that. Implants have 3 parts, the actual implant which replaces the root of the tooth, the abutment which attaches the implant to the crown and the crown to replace the tooth. For everything you…

I have implants on my front teeth. They have chipped and another piece came off. Is this normal?

Chip on implant
Oct 17, 2018

It sounds like the implant supported crown has chipped. I would recommend calling your general dentist who made the crowns for you and scheduling a follow up with them, they may be able to do a repair on the crown, or they may recommend a new crown is made. Crowns don’t last forever so it is possible for it to chip, just like a natural tooth can chip or fracture.
Good luck!!

Do I need a healing abutment before crown placement after implant?

Healing abutment before crown
Oct 8, 2018

The oral surgeon who placed the implant is usually the one who will uncover the implant and place the healing abutment. The healing abutment is in place for 1-2 weeks to allow the gum tissue to heal so you can get the best fitting abutment and crown from your general dentist. I understand the desire to get the crown done ASAP, those flippers are no fun, but it is better to wait 2 extra weeks and make sure it’s done right.
Best of luck!

How long will you have to wait to get dental implants after osseous surgery?

How long to wait for implants after surgery
Oct 8, 2018

Typically I allow patients to heal for 4-6 months after surgery before placing dental implants. I do follow my patients closely so I can monitor the healing and we can place implants as soon as they are ready. I recommend having a consultation done by the doctor who will be placing the implants sooner rather than later so that they can help guide you along that timeline. I recommend having implants placed by an oral surgeon or periodontist who is specially trained on implant…

I am a full time student and work part time. Are implants affordable for me?

Are implants affordable?
Oct 2, 2018

The first step is making sure that your oral health is improved before looking at implants. I would recommend speaking with your general dentist and creating a hygiene plan for the periodontal disease as well as looking at personal changes, such as quitting smoking if you are a smoker or utilizing a sonicare/water pik to help with home hygiene. If your periodontal disease is not managed an implant is just as likely to fail as a natural tooth.
As far as the affordability of implants,…

How common is it to have a second bone graft prior to the dental implant?

Second bone graft before implant
Oct 2, 2018

Some patients do need to have a second bone graft placed before an implant and this can be for a variety of reasons. The goal is to have a solid foundation to place the implant in, if that is not achieved the implant is more likely to fail.