Dental Implants: Q&A
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Do Dental Implants Risk Infection?
If so, are infections more common right after surgery? Do most people fully recover?
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How Long Can I Wait Before Getting a Dental Implant?
I need to extract a tooth as soon as possible due to infection. I would like to know how long I can wait to get an implant. I need to extract the...
7 doctor answers
Is Bone Grafting Done Immediately After the Infected Tooth is Extracted?
I had a consultation with a periodontist and I will be extracting the infected tooth soon. I have not been prescribed anything for the infection and...
5 doctor answers
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 Am 26 Years Old and I Am Miserable. Can I Be Considered for Full Mouth Implants?
I have all my natural teeeth except 1. i need so much work done and redone. i am in so much pain due to my teeth. i have migraines due to my teeth and...
15 doctor answers
How Long Should I Wait to Get Dental Implants After Extraction?
I will have two teeth extracted soon. One has an infection and it will need bone grafting. How long can I wait to get implants? Do I get both at the...
5 doctor answers
I Have Just Had an Implant Removed Due to Abscess and Subsequent Bone Loss. Its Left a Huge Cavity?
I have just had an implant removed due to abscess and subsequent bone loss -its left a huge cavity which is very deep-it keeps getting infected as its...
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Root Canal Extraction of Maxillary 2nd Molar W/severe Bone Loss. Is There Hope for Implant?
My root canal has been infected - For years my old dentist couldn't see anything with x-ray & dismissed by telling me to take Advil. Cap recently...
1 doctor answer
Dental Implant Infection?
I had bone loss from post opt dental implant infection (preformed by dentist) I need two implants first and second mandiable molars, but have slight...
1 doctor answer
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?
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