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2015年5月21日
Overseas Inquiries
I am resistant to the idea of getting a bridge that requires tooth filing on both sides of my mouth. (person currently residing overseas for work)
I live in Guam. Please tell me about the treatment process.
I am currently living in Singapore. How long does it take to make dentures?
I am currently living in Indonesia. I am worried because my teeth keep falling out.
What do I need to prepare and how should I contact you before returning to Japan? (person living in Canada)
What is the biggest difference between the Riegel telescope treatment method and a bridge? (50 year old living in Hawaii)
2015年5月20日
I am resistant to the idea of getting a bridge that requires tooth filing on either side of my teeth. (person currently residing overseas for work)
Q. I would like to hear your opinion about getting a single false tooth for my front tooth.
I am currently residing overseas. 10 years ago I had to get false teeth for both of my front teeth. About one week ago my left front tooth became loose and the gums around it became inflamed. I immediately headed back to Japan but on the way back the false tooth broke so I just pulled the whole thing out. I decided to get a bridge.
But I am resistant to the idea that the teeth on the left and right are going to have to be filed down. If it is possible to treat a single tooth with Riegel telescope, could you please let me know what is involved? Since you say that 'there are no visible wires', I would like to know the difference between this treatment and general false teeth that are held in by wires.
I would like to meet for consultation the next time I go back to Japan.
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.
A. Thank you very much for contacting us. It must be stressful having to deal with such problems while residing overseas for work.
As far as filing goes, the Riegel telescope method requires the same amount as implants. Filing teeth does not damage them in any way. After thorough examination we would determine the best configuration for anterior guidance, fix the tooth in place as firmly as possible, and adjust for maximum functionality and esthetic beauty.
Clasp dentures with wires do not sit very firmly and they wiggle a lot. This causes the supporting teeth to wiggle as well and even the teeth next to the supporting teeth are wiggled. There is also the esthetic problem which will leave you constantly worried about your smile.
If you seek treatment at our clinic, we will try our best to reduce the number of visits you need to make here, and we can even schedule one long treatment session, set a plan, and proceed as quickly as possible.
We do not usually use Riegel telescope on cases involving only 1 tooth. It is more suited to cases of 2 or more missing teeth.
The difference between Riegel telescope and wired false teeth covered by health insurance is the fixed power. Riegel telescope dentures will not wiggle like a bridge does. Wires hold with a looser grip and surrounding teeth receive a lot of stress which may lead to further tooth loss.
Many potential patients residing overseas are hesitant to receive dental treatment. But we can conduct consultation through mail so please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
