I had front dental implants with bone graphs 3 weeks ago. If I get treated with Botox in the forehead could that affect the healing process of my implants?
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Lost bone will not grow back with a dental implant. However, a dental implant will help maintain the existing bone architecture and prevent or minimize further bone loss in the future.
Looks like the tissue is healing. If you have no pus coming out, I wouldn't be too concerned. But it would be best to see your dentist if you are concerned. I would expect it to swell for a few days and then start to calm down. Do you have any replacement teeth you're using right now? It could...
A dental implant from placement to restoration comprises of 3 main components. The implant itself, the abutment (which screws into the implant) and the crown (which is cemented to the abutment). The implant screw usually comes with the implant itself at time of placement therefore it does...
