why does dentist say i cannot have implant after extraction of front tooth

[Magarietha]

Hi
Plse HELP! A dental surgeon fixed an abses on a front tooth (21) and said because the root has a vertical fracture, it's got to be pulled and that it's not suitable for an implant. Hey? Why not? Aren't implants exactly directed at missing teeth? I really don't want a bridge on a front upper tooth.
What now? I am really saddened. I am 53 years old - I DID look after my teeth but due to severe asthma I had tons of antibiotics as a child plus steroid treatments. thus I have had loads of work in dentist chairs. Would really appreciate.

[misty57]

Did he say why you could not get an implant? Misty

[AThena53]

I agree with misty- if the dentist hasn't told you, ask. Some reasons that come to mind- you're a smoker (they have more problems with implants), you're on meds to strengthen your bones (some cause osteonecrosis, or rot in the jawbone), it's a top tooth and the root is too close to the sinus cavity. That last may apply only to molars; I'm not that familiar with how everything fits together in the head. DH has an upper molar that can't be replaced by an implant because they're afraid they'll accidentally drill into the sinus cavity, which causes something called "dry socket".

You can always get a second opinion, but if your dentist gives you somesolid reasons, anyone who says they can do it anyway should be viewed with caution.