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No- you should wait the amount of time that your specialist advises--typically from 3 to 6 months depending upon the location in your mouth.The last research I viewed indicated that leaving the implant without the final crown is NOT as healthy as having the final post (the abutment) and then the final crown on it.
I don't think there is any advantage to waiting. You only need to wait until the implant is integrated, meaning the bone has attached to the implant and it's ready to restore. If you don't have the abutment and crown placed then the implant body will stay buried in the bone. The surrounding teeth can continue to move while you wait however, and that could complicate things whenever you do decide to place the abutment and crown.
Oftentimes, irregular soft tissue appearance can be improved by resurfacing the area with a laser. I like to use the Er:YAG laser to improve the appearance of scars left from previous oral surgery or trauma. The laser is minimally invasive and leaves the area smooth with...
I would say that the tissue growth is normal, but I would make an appointment with your surgeon to evaluate the area. Good luck.
Of course you can. We would have to check your Xrays and see the bone loss you might have. We can also try with Mini Dental Implants, these are a good option as well for people that have bone loss. Mini dental implants are smaller and of course it is accepted more easily by the body. We load a...
You have a complication you need to take care of immediately. If you do not take care of it soon, it can get more serious that what you think. There should never be any communication, from sinus cavity to the mouth. Please visit an oral surgeon, because all that area needs to be cleaned, bone...
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...
Two implants for an upper denture is usually doomed. If you get two more with a metal base denture it may help.
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