Had 16 extracted 4 months ago (I'm 29) with small bone fragment. Partial bony impaction, crown tilted forward and out to cheek such that bucc. and mass. had to work around it to chew/talk (but function was fine - removal was for minor gum infection). After, face showed unilateral thinning (dntist thinks bone loss and muscle atrophy to be the cause). Platysma and pterygoids are constantly tight, cheek sagging forward.Are there implants that can mimic the bulge of a tooth and reshape the jaw?
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Your gum swelling could be due to number of reasons, Need to see the xrays!Please have your dentist check for excess cement, around the crown, first.Best,Dr Anthony Mobasser
It's my advice to discuss your concern with your orthodontist or take a second opinion from another orthodontist. As your case is interdisciplinary [ ortho and implant], so search dentist accordingly. it's my advice to go for Invisalign with the implant for more predictable and fast outcome.
If you need implants, and you do not want to involve the sinuses or bonegrafts , there is a protocol,that can help you a lot and its one of the must advanced treatments that you can find in the market, and its called the ALLON4,this can be your great solution.