I was wandering if i needed different locators in. i love my upper implant over denture they stay in real good. but when i chew my lower comes unsnapped. makes it uncomfortable when around other people eating
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Typically, it takes 3-6 months for the bone to fully heal around and implant. At about 3 months after implant placement, your doctor will take an xray and check the health of the implant before proceeding.
There are many reasons for that. it's my advice to visit your implant dentist. do not touch/feel that implant again and again. if dentist will feel, he may take an x-ray to check the surrounding bone condition.
A bonded tooth will help keep the teeth from shifting, so will an Essex bridge. Both are good temporary measures to hold things in place until you’re ready for your dental implant. They will serve “like a flipper”.
I would recommend monitoring the area and if you start noticing shift...