Dental Implants

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FreedomXforAll wrote:Rangers,

After recently emailing a recruiter, I decided to make sure I fit all of the physical requirements needed to secure an Opt. 40 contract. Everything seemed good until I remembered one thing. My two front bottom teeth do not have permanent teeth, so I still have my "baby" teeth.
I read the sticky on future questions on physical requirements and went to section 5-3 as suggested, at which point it referred me to section 2-5 (Dental) It said all implants must be non complicated and from talking to my dentist that is what mine will be. I was wondering if an implant is needed, would I have to get it before I DEP, or would it be possible to just not get it until after I leave the service and not need a medical waiver?
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My four front teeth on top are implants and I had them put in about three months before joining the Army (this would've been late 1996). I had a more complicated case for implants then most. Normally, it's not that big a deal. I woud check with your dentist first and see what he says about the implants, how long it takes for them to set, etc.
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Why the hell would anyone want bigger teeth?














Oh wait, different implants.
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Zonk 1/75 wrote:Most Rangers don't even have teeth. :shock:

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Watch the NHL Channel. You'll learn more about dental implants than you ever wanted to know.
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axine123, good for your dad and grandfather. and what do your posts contribute to the conversation? you sound like a spammer, but I can't see any yet.

your next post needs to be an intro in the proper area. we like to know who we're talking to.
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