“Implants and retainers ”
I just got my braces off 2 days ago, and now I have retainers. I have to get 2 implants in my mouth. My question is, do I have to pay for a new set of retainers after I get my 2 implants?
Female | 40 years old
Complaint duration: 09/09/2023
Medications: None
Conditions: None
3 Answers
Dentist|GeneralPractice
Hey,
Happy Thursday!
It depends…I would speak with your doctor and discuss this.
To truly answer your question, based on your current situation, - Yes, I would recommend new retainers after the implants are place and restored with implant crowns. Since the implants were not placed during your ortho treatment, I recommend you proceed with getting retainers solely because maintaining your post-ortho alignment is very important. You don’t want any teeth to shift or move while you wait for you implant and implant crown.
I would recommend, after you have your implants placed and implant crowns restored that you have your dentist make you an ‘occlusal guard’ for that arch with the implants. The occlusal guard with provide more protection to your teeth and implants and maintain you teeth position.
I hope that helped. Good luck!
Happy Thursday!
It depends…I would speak with your doctor and discuss this.
To truly answer your question, based on your current situation, - Yes, I would recommend new retainers after the implants are place and restored with implant crowns. Since the implants were not placed during your ortho treatment, I recommend you proceed with getting retainers solely because maintaining your post-ortho alignment is very important. You don’t want any teeth to shift or move while you wait for you implant and implant crown.
I would recommend, after you have your implants placed and implant crowns restored that you have your dentist make you an ‘occlusal guard’ for that arch with the implants. The occlusal guard with provide more protection to your teeth and implants and maintain you teeth position.
I hope that helped. Good luck!
Congrats on getting your braces off!!!
Yes, you may need to pay for a new set of retainers after getting your two implants, depending on the type of retainers you currently have and whether they can accommodate the implants. If your current retainers are designed to fit around your natural teeth and do not fit properly with the implants, new retainers customized to fit your new dental structure may be necessary.
It's best to consult with your orthodontist or dentist to determine the specific requirements and associated costs for new retainers in your situation.
Yes, you may need to pay for a new set of retainers after getting your two implants, depending on the type of retainers you currently have and whether they can accommodate the implants. If your current retainers are designed to fit around your natural teeth and do not fit properly with the implants, new retainers customized to fit your new dental structure may be necessary.
It's best to consult with your orthodontist or dentist to determine the specific requirements and associated costs for new retainers in your situation.
It depends on the type of retainer. If it is the clear-tray type then you would need a new one after the implant. If it is a howley type with pink-acrylic and wire you may need just a simple adjustment of the retainer.
