>On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:25:15 -0700 (PDT), Blasterbot5555
><blasterbot5555@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>What I'd like to be able to do is to get the temp caps on my front
>>teeth replaced ASAP (if not first thing, then at least early in the
>>process) so I can go to a job interview and not be self-conscious. Is
>>that a reasonable request in your minds?
>>
>>Note that I haven't asked my dentist this yet. I figured I'd ask here
>>first.
>
>
>Depending on your periodontal condition, this may or may not
>be reasonable.
>
>When doing a reconstruction, stability and health of the periodontium
>is first and foremost.
>
>However, don't expect a reconstructive dentist to *just* make you
>new temporaries.
>
>Definitive restorations must be planned for the very near future.
>There must be a commitment; that involves not only home care,
>and follow ups, but monetary considerations as well.
>1/2 down is not unreasonable, to start a reconstruction,
>as well as full payment for any periodontal treatment that
>may be required to insure a predictable and good outcome.
teeth fixed.
my implant surgeries and work.