Ridge Augmentation
Added: July 05, 2007 - 10:52 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Clifton Forge, VA
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Case Summary
Gum Surgery
Dental Implants
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 6 months ago
Last Cleaning: Last week
Case Description
I was told by my regular dentist that I need ridge augmentation. I am 39 and have a full upper denture. I have been seeing this dentist every 6 months since I received the denture about 3 years ago and this is the first I have been told of this condition. I went to see an Oral Surgeon for a consult and he said this was the only option for me. I am not thrilled with the idea of having marrow and bone taken from my hip and put into my gums. After this is done, I will then need at least 6 inplants. I need an outside opinion about the effectiveness of the gum and the inplants procedure, the real risks of both the hip surgery and the gum surgery and the worst case scenerio for my gums if I don't go through with the procedure for a few years or at all?
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