a ouple of months ago I had to get my tooth pulled because it had abcessed. I am now looking at going to the oral surgeon to get the implant and the crown. Is there another way to do this metal free. Also, my mother is paying for this and manipulates me with this tooth thing, so how much will it cost--because maybe I ought to take out a loan to do this so I won't have that manipulation hanging over my head.
2006-06-29 07:21:51 · 8 answers · asked by motorized vehicle 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
The implant of a "stub" is required to mount the top of the tooth upon. A stub always involves metal, at least titanium or similar screws, as far as I know. Mounted on the stub will be, most likely, a ceramic crown, whiteness chosen to match your nearby teeth.
I am certainly NOT an expert on this. Please talk to two or more dentists and get the best estimate of technique and cost.
Get free of manipulation by anyone on you by becoming [financially] independent, using what ever method is best for you.
A loan might indeed be good. Might any of this be covered by medical or dental insurance? An abcessed tooth can be life-threatening if not taken care of, as you probably know. That sounds serious enough to be covered on a policy, I'd hope.
Good Luck!
2006-06-29 07:31:45 · answer #1 · answered by wunhunglow41 2 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Maybe they can make a bridge so you don't need an implant? It would connect to the teeth or tooth next to it. Then you would not need the screw or any metal. Don't know about cost today. I had it done years ago. Dental Schools will do the work for less money and the work is checked by the professors. Use a well known school at a university.
2006-06-29 09:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by anmlprht 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where the tooth is in the mouth, you can get an almost plastic type of "filler" tooth. The ones my dentist showed me did not contain metal.
Check for either dental schools that do procedures for a lower cost,- the dental college in my city does this- or ask to put on a payment plan.
As for cost- it just depends, call and ask for an estimate.
2006-06-29 07:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by Azrael A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have ceramic teeth to replace your other ones. Kind of painful from what I hear though. They have to drill into your jaw bone and leave a screw there. wait till it heals then screw the ceramic tooth onto the screw. very permanent and expensive, don't think I could deal with all that pain though.
2006-06-29 07:25:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That I know of.. all methods use metal.. usually some kind of screw into the jawbone to anchor your new denture material tooth to.... price? hmmm.. better ask a dentist about that.. they wanted $2000 for mine.
2006-06-29 07:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my two front teeth were chipped and the way they fixed mine was shaved them all the way down to little nubbs then fit a molding of my original teeth over them, these are permanent and i havent had any problems with them nor am i restricted from anything. it cost me 700 for both front teeth
2006-06-29 07:25:54 · answer #6 · answered by Cliff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most doctors now adays can alow u to get a white fake tooth, it will look like all the others
2006-06-29 07:26:36 · answer #7 · answered by Timis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea there is...look it up on google/ ask ur dentist
2006-06-29 07:25:47 · answer #8 · answered by ♥SmiLez♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋