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What could be done to replace a completely decayed tooth?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I want to know about tooth replacement. One of my teeth is almost completely decayed. I want a new artificial tooth there. I want to get it replaced, I mean a new tooth there. What is the procedure?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I am glad to know that you are conscious about tooth replacement and that is a good thing that there is awareness. There are two ways you can get it replaced after extraction.

  1. Prosthodontic crown and bridge - It is a budget-wise option you can opt for but the thing is for the replacement of one tooth. But you need at least support in this case hence a total of three teeth capping will be done.

  2. Another option is implant - Implant generally goes a bit costlier but you do not have to include adjacent teeth in this case, single tooth replacement can be placed with the support of screw insertion.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

So if I want to go for implants, what is the rough cost estimate, and how many sittings would be needed for that?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It may take three to four sittings. The first sitting will be of X-ray and extraction. After that, you will be called for follow-up after it heals fully.

After complete healing, it may take two to three sittings, or it may depend upon the procedure in your area. Likewise, rate also differs from place to place so it is advisable for you to check in and around your area with three to four dentists and then proceed with a better option.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

I wanted to know the rough timeline. Please guide.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Ten days will be very little for the full procedure because your dentist may do it using a fast-forward method, but I would suggest you go for this procedure only if you have up to 20 days. The extraction site must heal properly before screw insertion. Otherwise, a prosthodontic crown and bridge is not a bad option; you also have different options. A good zirconia crown can also be placed at good rates and have a guarantee period.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 27, 2024
Reviewed At November 8, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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