i had a front dental implant done in 2010. the front tooth next to it had a chairside veneer placed on it. since then i have constant drainage from the front of my mouth, and the gums behind my two front teeth have receded. i can"t even stand for something to touch that area the tooth on the left of the implant has shifted. i am in constant pain and it even hurts to talk. no one seems to be able to help
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It is excellent that you are monitoring the healing of your implants very thoroughly. An implant component that has become exposed above the gumline does not necessarily mean the implant is failing. You may just be seeing what is called a "healing abutment" which is designed to transmit through...
Your first option to consider may be orthodontics to create more space and move the adjacent teeth roots out if the way to make an implant restoration a possibility. As usual, your post gives totally inadquate information eg. which tooth, condition of adjacent teeth, bite pattern,...
A zirconia
implant abutment together with a zirconia or e-max crown give the most
aesthetic results for front teeth restorations. A skilled dental technician
with the appropriate guidance, can create a very natural looking tooth. In our practice, the dental technician
typically participates in...