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Author: bamboo&plastic13
Date: 2013-01-18 04:50
Hi all,
Are there any clarinetists(or even other wind players) out there who have experience playing their instrument after placement of dental implants?
This past summer I completed the restoration of two dental implants where my front teeth were before an unfortunate accident when I was 11 (about 6 months after I began to play clarinet).
Due to a failed bone graft in the fall of 2010 (I had two block grafts placed 6 months before the implants were placed), my oral surgeon asked me to stop playing clarinet until after the implant placement was complete. The only cause he could think of for the failure of my bone graft was some agitation, that prevented the graft from proper integration, from my clarinet playing.
After speaking with my oral surgeon the other day, he has given me the go-ahead to play again. Though he thought it was okay for me to play now, I sensed some uncertainty when he asked that I tell him if I felt any pain or change in sensation when I played.
Have any clarinetists had successful (or unsuccessful) experience playing after placement of dental implants?
Any and all related input on this is welcomed. I've tried searching medical databases for relevant research and haven't had much luck.
Thanks.
Post Edited (2013-01-18 05:12)
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Author: hartt
Date: 2013-01-18 05:49
wow, sorry to read about your issue
A friend lost most all of the front teeth, upper and lower. Not aware of what the replacements were, but ever since, has played double lip for the past 40 yrs.
Seemingly, you play single lip. MP patches come in various thicknesses.
Some are softer than others and provide a softer cushion for the teeth.
Although I do not use one on clarient, I have some. They are black, 'softish', thicker than most and a generic brand from a music store .
I do use them on my sax mp's.
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Author: ruben
Date: 2013-01-18 07:20
Dear Bamboo,
I didn't have implants, but I had a bridge put in to replace my two front teeth. I then took up double-lip embouchure and haven't regretted it for a minute. In fact, even if I hadn't been forced into the situation, I would have gone double-lip sooner or later. Another piece of advice: find yourself a dentist that plays a wind instrument. There are a lot out there. Good luck and don't get discouraged.
rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com
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Author: pk
Date: 2013-01-18 14:32
I had a bad front tooth extracted a few years ago. I too had a bone graft, but continued to play with a partial plate (containing the one front tooth) while the bone graft healed. My dentist didn't think this was a problem. The implant was placed, and there have been no issues since. The implant is rock solid and I wouldn't even know it wasn't a natural tooth. It was a lengthly process, taking about a year from start to finish, but well worth it. Hopefully all will go well with you too!
Pete
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2013-01-19 02:09
My old commander had tons of dental work (implants, crowns, you name it be probably had it done) and he was a clarinet player.
You'll be able to play. If your teeth/implants/whatever will allow you to eat again, you can certainly hold a mouthpiece and embouchure.
If all else fails, work on your double lip and not using top tooth pressure at all.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Clarineteer
Date: 2013-01-19 08:59
The great Chet Baker lost all of his teeth and learned to play trumpet with full dentures.
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