Dental Implants Recovery Time

I'm considering getting dental implants, but I wanted to know what the typical recovery time was? What kind of downtime can I expect -- how long will...

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How Long Will the Dental Implant Bridge Last?

When I was 14, I had a bike accident and knocked out my two front teeth, and chipped a tooth next to one of my front teeth. I had to get two false...

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Why Are my Gums Black After Dental Implants Have Been Placed?

I just had two dental implants placed a month ago after missing two teeth for several years. I noticed that the gum tissue surrounding the two...

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When Can I Wear my Essix Retainer After Bone Graft/dental Implant Placement?

My dentist advised against wearing my flipper for a week after bone graft/dental implant surgery. When can I wear my essix retainer? Can I have one...

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Are MRI Scans Advised Against for Those Who Have Titanium Dental Implants?

What is the procedure for MRI scans and people who have titanium dental implants?

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The Screw Head of the Dental Implant Broke Off. Is This Common? How Difficult to Fix?

My husband is in the process of getting a dental implant. Each step has presented problems. The last part of the procedure that he had done involved...

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Why Do I Suddenly Notice a Foul Odor Near my Implant Gumline?

I've had my implant and crown for approx 3 years. Just recently when I "rubbertip" the area (which I do daily), the typicaly bit of...

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I Got a Dental Implant 5 Years Ago, and It Broke Off! What is my Recourse?

The implant is upper right, all the way in the back. Will I have to pay to have another one implanted? What is the warranty on these things? I...

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Use of Antibiotics After Dental Implant

I had an implant placed 2 days ago and been taking erythromicin for 3 days(1 day pre oper. and 2 after), but I had to stop because of severe side...

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What Can Go Wrong with Dental Implants?

Curious to know the risks of dental implants before, during and after implant.

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Are There Any Preventive Measures to Reduce the Chances of Bone Loss Following Dental Implants?

Could taking Fosamax or other osteoporosis medications decrease the amount of risk?

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Exorbitant Cost of Dental Implant?

$3500 est. for front tooth extraction+implant. The dentist booked 45 minutes to do this work! The crown will cost an extra $1200. How is this...

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Is It Normal for Bone Graft to Be Added 4 Months After Dental Implants Have Already Been Placed?

I have had two dental implants put in about 4 months ago after missing my two bicuspids for several years. Gums have shrunk severely, however on the...

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Can a Bridge Be Made on an Implant and Connect to a Tooth

I have an implant on the upper right first molar. Can a bridge be made by connecting the third molar to the implant because I have just lost the...

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How Painful is It to Get Dental Implants?

Do most patients use narcotics to manage the pain, or is Advil and Tylenol enough? Do some people get headaches after the procedure? How often?

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What Are the Chances of Bone Regeneration when Implants Are Placed Without Any Bone Graft?

I've had two bicuspids missing for several years and there was severe bone loss. I finally was able to get the two implants in about a month ago...

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Straighten, Fix 2 Front Teeth After Implants?

I have implants, it will be 2 years in Sept. My question is since the 2 implants, bridge (left side from 1st tooth all the way back to jaw my 2 front...

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Is This a Normal Process for Veneers?

Three weeks ago, after having braces removed, impressions were taken for veneers (8 in total for the top front teeth). Today, hours before my...

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The Screw in my Dental Implant Has Broken Twice, What's Causing This?

What might be causing this? My dentist and oral surgeon were able to get the first screw out and replace it and now a few years later it has happened...

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What Adverse Effect Can Refractional Co2 Laser, for the Face, Have on Dental Implants and Crowns?

What adverse effect can refractionl co2 laser on face can have on dental implants and fixed porceline crowns

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How Effective is Heat/cold in with Dealing Dental Implant Surgery Pain?

Which is better to use after having dental implant surgery to deal with pain: cold compresses or heat? I like to use natural methods of pain...

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Apicoectomy Stitches Left a Flap Of Gum

I had an apicoectomy 2 weeks ago and the endodontist put soluble stitches. I brushed my teeth gently but my front stitches have gone and I noticed the...

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How Long on Soft Diet After Implant?

I am a 48 year old woman in good health. I had one implant to address a fractured root (old root canal). The implant was 6 months after bone graft....

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Are Dental Implants the Best Choice to Replace Missing Teeth As Part of a Smile Makeover?

What other procedures might be advised because missing teeth for a smile makeover? Will gums need surgery too? Are dental implants low maintenance and...

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Can You Get an Infection Under Your Teeth Implants?

I had 2 implants placed in the back of my mouth about 4 years ago. I have been noticing when I floss or touch the inside of my gums, it is very...

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I Have 5 Missing Teeth, Anterior. I Have 3 Dental Implants Done. Is That Enough, Aesthetically? Durability?

My implants are not over yet. I am in the healing process. I was really concerned what will look like after. Originally the dentist wants 2 dental...

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My Dental Implants Sit Higher Than My Natural Teeth. My Dentist Doesn't Seem Too Worried? (photo)

My dental implants wihcih consists of 4 teeth bridge (2 implants) is ugly as is sits higher than my natural teeth..and YES I had bone grafting, paid...

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Can an Existing Female Inplant Where the Male Screw (Tooth) comes Loose, Be Repaired

Have had inplant for a number of years, but now the tooth comes loose and my dentist has to continually tighten the nut. Is there a procedure that can...

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How Much of a Risk is Collagen Lip Injection After Dental Implants?

Do facial implants or collagen injections in the lips increase the risk of problems and infection after the installation of dental implants?

Can Dental Implant Placement Be Modified After Healing? (photo)

Long story short. Have had recommended bone grafting, crown lengthening, and gingival modification all to place implants for # 8,9,10. 8 and 9...

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Two Front Teeth Implants and the Papilla?

I have an implant in my upper front tooth next to the papilla and need another implant on the other side of the papilla, can this be done and what can...

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Dental Checkups After Implants/fixed Bridges. How Should I Go About This?

A year ago I got 10 dental implants w/full fixed bridges (top/bottom) do I need to see a dentist regularly and if so, how do I find one that is...

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Soft Tissue Replacement for Teeth Implants? Invisalign? (photo)

I got 4 teeth implants? 2 on each side( 5th and 6th from the middle on the upper left and 6th and 7th on upper right). after implants were done had...

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