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The long and the short is that smoking will increase the chance of implant failure. This should have been explained to you prior to the procedure. You have invested a lot of money in yourself for dental implants, do everything in your power to help it have a successful healing process
We recommend no smoking at all as it increases risk of failure or promotes poor healing. The effect of smoking after completion of healing and restoration of the implant is probably less detrimental however it's best to cease completely for long term oral health. See my blog below on more on this topic.
Hi:No matter how many implants you get smoking always increases the risk of failure. Normally, implants healing process is between 3-6 months.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Definitely with your oral surgeon first, but I would suggest either warm saltwater rinses, a solution of Chlorhexidine 0.12% rinse (aka Peridex) or a combination of. Your surgeon should have given you written post-op instructions, or he/she may have them on their website....
Smoking increases failure rate of implant / surgery. and its proven in many studies. so there r more chances of implant failure in smokers as compare to non-smokers. it is advisable to avoid smoking.
Your shade and tint is unique to you and sometimes it is outside the realm of stock color shades.The cost shouldn't be a lot compared to what you have already invested but may be needed to complete the last and most important issue, the final cosmetic result. I make and stain all of my crowns ...
Hi There, you look good! In the mouth there is no possibility of a scab after surgery as it is always moist. The "scab" is a moist blood clot that can be different colors from off white to dark red. Your area looks normal and healthy. Have fun in your smile/tooth journey!
You should check with your dentist as sometimes the bone graft does fail. Pain with an extraction can last for 10-14 days. This does not mean that your bone graft has failed. Sometimes a new bone graft will be needed if the first one does not succeed. Usually, bone grafts will take within 3 ...
If your implants are on the bottom teeth and were placed too close to the Mandibular Canal, then yes, you can get ear aches from implants. The Mandibular Nerve passes close to the ear and actually joins the nerve that serves the ear. Impulses from the lower teeth can travel up the Mandibular...
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