Dental India
My oldest crown is 20 years old..
Subject: Re: let's play "Worst Case Scenario"
Date: 2001-03-16 13:29:46 PST
I'd still have eleven front teeth, so rather than dentures what would the
dentist do?
Plus, was that 5 years replacement for dentures or crowns?
Subject: Re: let's play "Worst Case Scenario"
Date: 2001-03-16 13:53:49 PST
>Rather than "falling off," "decaying under" is a more severe problem.
My oldest crown is 20 years old, my most recent is 6 years. I (My dental habits
have been much better for the past 20 years, prior to which I got all the big
fillings that led to crowns.) If I were decaying under them, considering how
long they've been on, would my dentist and I know by now?
Subject: Re: let's play "Worst Case Scenario"
Date: 2001-03-16 13:57:13 PST
Have you discussed it with your dentist???????
Subject: Re: let's play "Worst Case Scenario"
Date: 2001-03-16 14:09:18 PST
My 6 month checkup is the end of this month.
Subject: Re: let's play "Worst Case Scenario"
Date: 2001-03-16 15:36:38 PST
Yes. The problem is when there is some erosion around the margins. It is
like a pot-hole. If there is a samll crack, it will allow water to enter.
Similarly, a well-sealed roof will maintain its integrity.
Subject: Re: let's play "Worst Case Scenario"
Date: 2001-03-16 19:41:08 PST
I'm assuming 11 front teeth means the total # in both top and bottom. That
means you would be missing all your back teeth and 1 front tooth, correct?
In that case you are talking partial dentures until you can afford the
implants. You may also want to consider getting the implants placed without
having the bridgework connected until you can afford it. Spreading your
treatment out over a period of years.
The 5 years was referring to dentures, typically they need replacing every
5-8 years. Even if they still fit reasonably well the teeth may be worn or
the materials become weakened through the fatigue of use.
Subject: Re: let's play "Worst Case Scenario"
Date: 2001-03-17 08:26:06 PST
Start with a detailed discussion with someone who has actually seen you,
your teeth, and your x-ray images.
Then, come back here with questions about terminology, procedural steps,
etc.
Subject: Re: let's play "Worst Case Scenario"
Date: 2001-03-17 13:58:06 PST
Good one! I get saliva seeping into my basement when there is a heavy
rainstorm!
