After 2 months of getting my dental implants, one of the screws came off so I went to the dentist. The dentist took it from my hand and without sterilizing or disinfecting it straight away screwed it back in place very tightly. When I reached home I had a lot of discomfort and the next morning my entire lt face was swollen. I called the dentist and told him about it and he just asked me to take some anti inflammatory and antibiotics. Should I go to some other dentist and get the screw removed?
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Hello and thank you for your great question. Usually dark tooth can be fixed with a root canal therapy and a crown. It would be easier to discuss option, if I would be able to see xray of your tooth. In general, if root canal therapy is not an option, implant or a bridge are options to restore f...
Before having the proper treatment you need an evaluation of the tooth with xray, and your bite (occlusion). Generally speaking you have few options such as tooth bonding, porcelain veneer, possible crown. All have different costs, and pros and cons.
You must remove the implant and not put anything else, so the tissues: bone and gum will recover better, place a new graft right now, you take the risk of getting infected.
good luck
