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I`m a practicing general dentist for 24 years. Member of ADA,NYSDA,SDDS. In addition I am a fellow of the ICOI.My emphasis is on Implant Dentistry .I would be happy to answer questions regarding implant dentistry as well as general dental questions. Ofcourse within the limitations of no clinical exam and the absence of radiographs .
Private practice for 24 years. Have kept up to date with continuing education throughout that time.
ADA,NYDSA,SDDS,ICOI fellow,Penninsula Hospital Dental Society
Check us out at www.brooklynimplantdentist.com
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First you have to determine if the adult canine is pesent and impacted in some way that would preclude placingan implant.If it's missing completely an implant would be the restoration of choice.Sorry can't
If you have the full complement of teeth you describe it would be nice to replace the tooth with an implant.When the tooth is extracted don't wait too long to replace it..2 months is ok.Only further evaluation
When the filling was redone it was deeper than before due to whatever defects in the original restoration.After excavating,the new restoration is now closer to the pulp.There are two types of inflammation
If there's a hole in the tooth there's a problem because the root canal therapy that you had done previously could get contaminated and fail,causing an infective process that could wear you down.I would
The tooth requires a root canal treatment to eliminate the source of infection.After this is done successfully a post and crown should be fabricated.If the root canal was already performed and you're still
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