Does bone overgrowth on an implant pose a risk in the case of an infection?

March 23, 2022
Asked By:EngineerIsMyPassion33 in Dearing, Kansas

Some people get bone growth around the rims of their implant. In the case their implant gets infected later on in life woild this bone growth make it difficult to remove the implant?

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Answer: Facial implant infection

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACSBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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March 25, 2022

Answer: Bone overgrowth

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 25, 2022

Answer: Bone overgrowth

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 31, 2022

Answer: Bone growth and infections

March 31, 2022

Answer: Bone growth and infections

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