I broke my back tooth on a olive stone and had the tooth removed. I will need to have a replacement tooth fitted and want to know how long I need to wait before I start this procedure. I'm 50 years old (if that makes any difference!)
2007-02-03 00:31:37 · 4 answers · asked by smoghead 1 in Health ➔ Dental
If it is a back tooth about 8-12 wks for the bones to completely heal so a prosthesis will fit accurately. If in the front you may want to graft bone there before it completely heal, before 2 wks out, so that the shape of your gum ridge will look more natural w/ a replacement, either a bridge, and esp. for an implant.
2007-02-03 00:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by iu ryu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dentist must make this decision. But off the top of my head I'd say 6 weeks, giving the tissue of the gum time to heal from the extraction and making sure you are free from infection.
2007-02-03 08:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anna Og 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dentist usually makes the mold when the tooth is extracted.
2007-02-03 08:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
at least 04 weeks time
2007-02-03 12:42:07 · answer #4 · answered by anis118030 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋