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Ten year old dental implant - unknown pain? (Photos)

carriet88Jun 1, 2017
I have a 10 year old implant on 8. I have had gum issues in the past but cleared up when I had the crown redone. I also have crowns on 7 &9. 2 wks ago, I started getting a throbbing pain around the implant. The bone and gum are healthy. My dentist did say that the root of 7 looked more inflamed than normal. He was on the fence about a root canal, but I don't show typical symptoms. Implant removal? Also- I have chronic daily headaches- not sure if this would have any bearing on it.

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Dr. Shahin Safarian, DMD
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Answered on Jun 5, 2017
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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on Jun 7, 2017
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Kourosh Maddahi, DDS

Hi: With implants just like teeth not only you have to brush your teeth at least twice a day, you also have to floss and get professional cleaning at least every 6 months.  Any time you feel uncomfortable you can get a second opinion, however, everything sounds right. Best, Dr. Maddahi

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Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS

Hi, it appears that your implant is losing bone on the inside area and that the threads are showing. Unfortunately, this makes your implant very difficult to clean and can lead to increased risk of gum infection. I would suggest you see a specialist (periodontist) for a second opinion.

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You are correct, periodontal disease is an aggressive disease.  The first step would be making certain that you and your clinician have teamed together to achieve optimal results, it sounds like you're in a stable state, but always keep a close eye on it.  There are different...

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