Is it normal for gum tissue to grow over abutment 2 days later? (Photo)

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Had #7 extracted 4months ago and implant placed same day. Just had healing collar put in and my dr. Actually had to drill excess bone! Two days later it was covered over w/gum tissue. Went back and was told it was ok and will return for final abutment and crown in 3wks. Also my front tooth next to impland is very tender now. Day 3 and I am still taking tylenol for pain and warm salt water rinses. Is this normal or should I be concerned plus no xray s have been taken in 4 months? Thank you

Kathy Frazar, DDS, FAGD · Answer

Some peoples tissues grow very quickly. Bone around the implant is a good thing!  I would have taken an X-ray, but no big deal.

Andrew Tibbitts, DDS · Answer

It is very common for the gums to grow over the "healing abutment"/"Healing cap or collar.  The drilling of the excess bone means that the bone had grown around the implant most likely.  It sounds like it was uncovered and the impression was taken on the same day.  It is often a good idea to let the gums heal then take the impression a week or two later.  I assume it is tender from the small surgical procedure to uncover the implant, this would be normal.  If the pain is mostly from the gums that is normal but I would have an X-ray taken to verify bone integrity around the implant.  Pain should be going away, it is not normal to still have the pain although every one is different.  My recommendation is to call the office for a post operative follow up and ask them if they would like to see you for an X-ray or something to make sure everything is okay.  It doesn't sound like the implant has failed or anything at this point.

Peter Pham, DDS · Answer

Your gums growing over the healing abutment is normal.  Having extra bone around your implant is a good thing.  More bone surrounding the implant should make it more stable.  Nothing to worry about there.  Tenderness or discomfort in the tooth next to the implant after having the area worked on is normal.  If the pain or discomfort persist over a week then it should be investigated more.  An x-ray should be taken to check on the condition of the adjacent tooth to make sure it does not have any issues.

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