Dental implants causing pain 2 years after surgery. Any suggestions?

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I have TMJ, I broke the tooth on each side of my 2 front teeth and they got infected. The infection spread to my Maxilla. I had surgery 2 years ago to remove them, the infection cleared, and dental implant posts for crowns. X-rays 6 months ago, everything looked great. In the past week I have had very severe pain in the right implant, pain level is definitely a 10 and I've been having to take Oxycodone. What could be causing this pain?

Ace Jovanovski, DMD · Answer

Dental implants should NOT hurt. If there is pain, I recommend taking a CBCT scan and having it read by an oral radiologist. Your dental specialist should have an oral radiologist that they work with. If not, you can find one at the link provided, or at the Georgia Medical College of Dental Medicine.Hope that helps!

Scott H. Pope, DDS, FAGD, FICOI · Answer

I am assuming the x-rays taken 6 months ago were 2D images.  My recommendation is to have a CBCT image taken.  This is a 3D image and can help determine the cause of the pain you are having.  I would contact your dentist and get a referral for a CBCT image and evaluation.

Paul Newitt, BSc, DMD, AFAAID - Account Suspended · Answer

Its very rare that dental implants cause pain, especially 2 years after surgery. What is more common is that the crown portion of the implant has come loose from the bone level segment and is pinching soft tissue (your gums) and causing the pain. Another issue, that is also rare, that can cause pain is a fractured implant and as pointed out in the previous post a CBVT will be of benefit.  The best thing you can do is go see your dentist and get the area evaluated. Again it is very very rare that Implants cause pain so its best to get this area checked out to find out exactly whats going on.

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Dental implants causing pain 2 years after surgery. Any suggestions?

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