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Hello! There are three parts to an implant, the implant, the abutment and the crown. During the course of healing you will not have an abutment or crown right away but rather a healing cap. Sometimes this cap may become loose and must be replaced. I would call your treating dentist and see if you can get in right away for it to be tightened so you are not uncomfortable.Best of luck!
Hi:If the implant is loose, it means the implant did not get integrated with the bone. However, sometimes the healing cap can be loose and the implant is still tight. Please go to your dentist immediately.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Nothing should be loose. You need to go back to your dentist and have the part tightened. There are several reasons why this could happen, but without knowing exactly what part is loose, I can't say for sure.
There is no right answer. Putting in an implant is a great way to give you more teeth to eat with. On the other hand, one can definitely live without that tooth. Studies would show that loosing just #18 would decrease you chewing capacity by 5%. Secondly replacing a second molar with an implant...
Hi: Unfortunately without photo and X-ray of the remaining teeth it is difficult to give you accurate advice. Please post photo and X-ray of the entire mouth. Best, Dr. Maddahi
Hello! Without x-rays it is difficult to determine if your implant placement could be done in one visit. Is there an infection? Does a tooth need to be extracted? Is there significant bone loss? Any of these would require your surgery be done in two parts...
