I have an infection that has eaten away the bone around an implant, I am currently on antibiotics and have an appointment to have the implant extracted. The problem is it's a front tooth, I really don't want to have it extracted at all, I am wondering because it is firmly seated in the upper bone. Is it possible to clean out the infection while leaving the implant and doing a bone graft around the implant? and leaving the entire "tooth" intact? what would that entail?
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I would usually prefer to deliver a normal sized tooth to close the contacts between the adjacent teeth and provide ideal occlusal function. I usually prefer a wider diameter titanium implant for a zirconia molar crown.
There are multifactors for that. so without a check-up, it's difficult to guide you.
but the main cause is food lodgement.
are you using water floss? if not, use that.
even after that smell, a check-up is a must.