3 weeks post op canine implant I can see the metal part exposed. Premolar adjacent to it has slight mobility as well. (photo)

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Bone grafting was done at time of procedure.There is no pain or inflammation.Should i remove this implant again and get it done from some other doctor or wait for some time ?

Richard Champagne, DMD, MAGD · Answer

The picture is a little bit unclear, but it looks very possible that what you're seeing is either a healing collar or a cover screw.If it is a cover screw, then it may be a little tricky to restore this implant esthetically but it won't be impossible.If it is a healing collar, then this is perfectly normal  and nothing to be concerned about.This is a question that your implant dentist can easily answer  so that your mind can be put at ease.I hope you found this information to be helpful,Dr. Champagne

Nelson Lo, DDS · Answer

From the very blurry picture, it looks like a cover screw or healing abutment.  If it is a cover screw, which is very shallow, then you have a problem.  If it is a healing abutment which is much longer, then it will be fine.  It all depends on depth of the implant.  Hope this helps.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

that exposed part is implant cover screw. no need to worry about that, it will stay there during healing phase[3months] only.

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