Susan,

Sorry for delay. We were on a cruise for 10 days. Fortunately, my husband's bridge stayed in his mouth. The dentist thought that it would have broken off by now.

The 4 teeth will be implanted on the right side. He can't have any on the left side, as he has a titanium jaw on that side, and the titanium comes across part of his chin. I'm not sure exactly where they will place the implants. They plan to have the four implants support a bridge that will provide teeth for the front and sides of his mouth. I don't think they will go too far back. I will let you know when I have more details.

avw
wife/caregiver
SCC base of tongue 2004
teeth extracted (7) 2004 and (6) 2010
Radiation & Cisplatin 2004
PEG tube 7/2004 to 5/2007
ORN 2009
HBOT: 80 total (2009 to 2011)
Mandible resection & titanium implant 12/20/10
Post surg infection 1/1/11
PEG tube again 1/26/11 to 10/2011
Aspiration pneumonia 2/1/11
Pain free since 2011!
Bridge to replace all bottom teeth 2012