Will the lump under jaw after dental implants take a while to go away?

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Lump under jaw developed a month after dental implant? Does it take awhile to go away after antibiotics? I developed a painful lump under my jaw a month after getting implants. They prescribed me antibiotics and I took them all as directed, but the lump still hurts. I asked the oral surgeon if I could be rejecting the implant, but he said we won't know till we put the abutment in, which is a few months away. Does it sometimes take awhile after infection for a swollen lump to go away?

Dushyanth Paul, MDS · Answer

A thorough clinical evaluation and radiographic examination is required to understand the nature of the lump and the etiology behind its existence. Only then it can be decided whether it can be treated medically or surgically.

Neil Elman, DDS · Answer

although it is common for there to be swelling and pain after having implants placed this all should subside over a few weeks. If the lump is still there and painful and it has been over a month I would go back to the oral surgeon where he/she can at least take an xray to check if there is a potential problem. I don't think you need to wait 4 months(or whatever time frame you were given to place the abutment) before addressing the problem.

Will the lump under jaw after dental implants take a while to go away?

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