Patient situations
Loose dentures, missing teeth or teeth that keep breaking can raise different questions about treatment. These general examples can help you prepare for a consultation. A clinical assessment is needed to understand which options may suit you.
Patient situations
These are general examples, not accounts of individual patients or their treatment results.
If your dentures move or feel uncomfortable, ask what may be causing the problem and which options are available. A consultation can help you discuss whether fixed replacement teeth are worth considering.
Ask: What are my options for improving denture comfort and stability?
Compare implants and denturesIf you have several missing teeth, ask how the gaps and your remaining teeth affect the options. The number of missing teeth alone does not determine whether full arch implants are suitable.
Ask: Could treatment replace individual teeth, or should I discuss a full arch option?
Understand full arch dental implantsIf teeth keep breaking or need repeated treatment, ask which teeth may be retained and what alternatives are available. Discuss the reasons for any proposed extractions before deciding on treatment.
Ask: Which teeth may be kept, and what are the alternatives to removing them?
What affects implant suitabilityIf your dentist has suggested an implant assessment, bring the referral and any questions you have. Ask what further information is needed and how your dentist will be involved in your ongoing care.
Ask: What does the referral mean for my next appointment?
Request a consultationPreparing for a consultation
You do not need to decide on treatment before asking about your options.
Before-and-after photos show appearance at particular points in time. They do not establish which treatment is suitable for you or what your result would be.
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