How bad does a displaced/shifted implant look? Does it need urgent correction? Is it very noticeable?

July 29, 2022
Asked By:Ryan599187 in Los Angeles, California

I a returning to sport after 8 weeks. If it somehow gets displaced I won't be able to have it corrected for a few months. In that time will it look awful? If it gets displaced I will be unable to have it fixed right away. If it shifts during my sport is urgent care requires immediately? Can it wait a month or two? Would it be very noticeable?

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August 3, 2022

Answer: Implant displacement

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Answer: Implant displacement

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Answer: Implants

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August 1, 2022

Answer: Implants

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July 30, 2022

Answer: Shifted implants

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July 30, 2022

Answer: Shifted implants

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July 30, 2022

Answer: Implant issues

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July 30, 2022

Answer: Implant issues

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