Thank you for your question regarding a gap in between the crown and gumline. Crowns for an implant should be precisely fitted and normally do not have gaps. The gap should be resolved so that you have as little food impaction as possible. Possibly, the crown needs to be remade and you...
Natalie, thank you for a great question. Sorry to hear that you face have got very swollen. The best thing to prevent swelling in the first place is to apply ice in the first 24 hours after surgery. Warm moist heat works great any time afterwards for 15-20 min on and off. I would recommend also ...
Which sedation approach is best for implant surgery depends on a variety of factors. Not all patients qualify for IV sedation. There are several medications that can be used for light (oral-conscious) sedation and they work quite effectively to induce a twilight sleep state. Many dentists use...