During the drilling for CeraRoot zirconia implant the sinus was punctured then lifted. After the placement of the implant on #14 which immediately followed the extraction I got an unpleasant swooshing from sinus to mouth. It feels salty on the lingual side where it drains occasionally. What can be done to seal it? What should I do to prevent infection? I heard antibiotics are not very effective for dental applications. Is there anything else? Thank you!
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It certainly doesn't hurt to get multiple opinions. The fee varies from location to location, depending on many factors. Consult with an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. If your general dentist referred you to the Periodontist, give him a call and see what he thinks. As a general dentist, who...
Zirconium is a transitional metal, so "pick your metal". It corrodes as well, just differently. I am not aware of any reports of corrosion ever causing problems with titanium implants (implant problems are for other reasons). Zirc also has a higher fracture rate (not "just as strong"...