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HI:Most likely it will not show up on the X-ray. However, if the crown is loose but the implant is ok on the implant most likely it is the abutment screw.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Yes, if a screw is loose it would be noticeable in an x-ray. I suggest calling your dentist and having them take a look to avoid any issues that may arise from a loose screw.
If this is the case then something should show up. Unfortunately, there is always the possibility of everything looking normal on the x-ray. If the screw is easily accessible, then it can be accessed and checked for tightening as needed without too much fuss.
Tough question...It will depend on how loose it is. The best way to check is to have your dentist open the access to the screw and check that way.
It sounds like the abutment screw has loosened and this is the cause for the wobble. The reason you are able to move it to a position where it feels stable again is because the abutment has a hex shaped end that fits inside the top of the implant. It fits down in the top of the implant like this...
Dear Isabel111, No, you should not still be having pain this long after implant placement. Get back to the oral surgeon immediately. Dr. Neal
Without an x-ray and photo it's difficult to give accurate advice. We usually recommend getting an implant first and then move on to straightening your teeth. That way when your treatment is complete and your teeth are in the place they're going to stay, we could then take a mold to fabricate...
You should go to your dentist immediately and see if the crown and screw are intact. If so, the crown can be placed back into its proper position, the screw tightened and then torqued to 32 or 35 n cm. If this crew has broken, it will need to be...
Dental implants can be removed in a few different ways. The least invasive way to remove a dental implant is with a dental implant retrieval tool. With this tool, there is no bone removed when taking out the implant. Other ways to remove dental implants are by trephining...
I'm not sure why your first apicoectomy failed and cannot see the necessary details in the many photographs you have had. However someone has taken conebeam images and should be able to see if the root is fractured or not. As long as the root is not broken, I would try a second apicoectomy and...