Hi, I had a tooth extraction & same-day implant placement (1/23).I had pain post surgery w/ nasal discharge.I was put on Augmentin (7 days) and Methylprednisolone (5 days). Approx. 1mo. post, a bump developed.My dentist popped the bump & treated w/ Chlorhexidine for 2 wks. He noted a greater amt. of bone loss than expected. 2 weeks post Chlorhexidine, the bump is back (see pic).What is this is and how should it be treated? Should I continue with my dentist or go see a specialist?
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If you can not absolutely wait till after your pregnancy (which is recommended), then it is ok to expose the implant with local anesthesia with a minimally invasive approach. Best to advise your doctors.
Hello lalasese876
Molar extrusion is a common occurrence due to the loss of the opposing arch as you said. Teeth like to hug each other. So the minute you lose the tooth your bite tends to shift until the teeth find each other again. Unfortunately most of the time, that happens in a way...
Dear Liz:
You MUST go back to your dentist t adjust this. You are bothered by it, and yet, this has to be in your mouth for many years to come.
Any changes can be done, and if the crown has to be remade then so be it. Do not wait. Go back to your dentist asap.
Best of luck,