My dental implant is loose and sore.

April 12, 2016
Asked By:bdavies1125 in East Pittsburgh, PA

I've had the implant for over ten years, one of two bottom molars. The other implant is fine. Will the implant fall out or will it have to be extracted? Will I need antibiotics in the meantime?

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April 19, 2016

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