Infected implant - is it possible to clean out the infection and do a bone graft around the implant?

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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?

Glenn Wolfinger, DMD, FACP · Answer

While it is sometimes possible to clean out an infection around a dental implant and bone graft, it is not always advisable. There are many factors that must be considered to determine how predictable the procedure will be. These factors include the patient's medical history, the size of the defect, location and more.

Infected implant - is it possible to clean out the infection and do a bone graft around the implant?

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