Implant failure options?

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Hi. I have an implant in my second lower right molar. It is moving all over and is very painful to chew back there. It is about 10 years old. My dentist has advised me to have the crown removed, the implant cleaned up with new bone/tissue, and then eventually a new crown put on. Sadly, this procedure is estimate to cost me over $6000 and I simply cannot afford that (disabled and low income). Do I have any other options? Two teeth on either side are good.

Hubert Trzepatowski, DDS · Answer

You can remove implant and place new one.
One alternative option you may want to discuss with your dentist is the possibility of removing the existing implant and considering a more affordable replacement, such as a partial denture or a bridge, depending on your specific dental situation. It's important to have a thorough discussion with your dentist to explore all possible options and find a solution that aligns with your financial constraints and dental health needs.
Answered by: Medhat Adel Emam-HALDent Clinic

Kerem Turgut Atasoy, DDS, PhD · Answer

Hello. If you feel movement on your implant, it means the implant has to be removed. This scenario results with bone loss at that area and mostly bone grafting is necessary if a new implant is going to be placed. This causes additional costs. So, a bridge which is being carried by neighboring teeth can be a more reasonable alternative

Implant failure options?

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