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Question:
Too Late for Jawbone Graft?: I am almost 60 with a full upper denture since age 17.
I am on my 3rd plate and the last one was dramatically altered due to significant bone loss after several years of oral steriods for asthma. Even with diligence I have lost more and am wondering if I am too late to have an implant for the upper plate.
I am experiencing more pain with the denture whereas in the past I seldom had an issue. I worry that I have so little upper bone to have a denture stay in place. ... Visitor from TX
Answer:
Even with significant bone loss, it might be possible to have implants with bone grafts to support an upper denture. Usually 4 implants are required to hold an upper.
You might look for a dentist who does implant supported dentures and see whom he works with to place the implants. Most dentists will do a complimentary consultation.
Corinne Scalzitti, DMD, MAGD
Austin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
Texas Periolase
3900 RR 620 South
Austin, Texas TX 78738
(512) 263-3330
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