I had surgery 7 days ago. I don't have any pain. Is this a sign of infection? The stitches are loose and smell weird (Photo)

Many times the denture needs to be relined to fit the tissue better and the o-rings need to be replaced.Sometimes its best to add additional implants to help stabilize the denture and achieve a more secure fit.

Yes it is possible to have no stitches after having implants placed. Usually in this case, a punch incision is made. After the implant is placed, a healing abutment is used to shape the surrounding gum tissue. 

A picture would be helpful to determine. Very unlikely that it’s still bruising after 6 months. This discoloration maybe due to the metal or dental implant color showing through your gum tissue. depending on the position where the implant is placed, it maybe placed too c...

If you are not able to afford cost of dental implants, cheaper options available are removable partial dentures and adhesive bridges. The are non-invasive and treatment time is shorter than dental implants Please discuss these options with your dentist to see if these meet your needs Dr...

Hi! Don`t feel bad, this is just all part of the process. Partial dentures are not quite comfortable, specially not just 7 days after you got surgery since you are still swollen. It will fit much better when inflammation subsides. Just remember that everyday it goes by,...

The provider who placed the dental implant is the best source for answering this question. That provider knows the quality and density of the surrounding bone, and understands the particular situation pertaining to the implant site. However, to offer you an answer, I would say the timing varies...