I had implants put in 2 years ago, they are sore & don't line up with my teeth correctly. What can be done?

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I had some teeth pulled (23-26) due to bone loss & had 2 implants put in 2 years ago. one is way too far back, is very sore and not lined up with my teeth. The piece that was created it causing a serious lisp and is very noticeable. The piece is so bulky I can't talk properly. I was told there would be no difference between my real teeth and the implants they put in. What can I do to have it corrected? Should I contact a lawyer on this?

Michael Fulbright, DDS · Answer

Without seeing x-rays and examining your teeth and gums, it is impossible to know for sure what steps need to be taken to correct your problem. As a licensed and preferred dental implant provider it may be necessary to remove your dental implant in order to plan for new dental implant placement. I would see a dental implant specialist before I talked to an attorney. Good luck!

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

without more documentation it is diffficult to diagnose your problem. I would suggest getting a second opinion from another dentist to figure out exactly what your problem is. contacting a lawyer isn't your first course of action.

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD · Answer

The soreness may be sign of peri-implantitis which is characterized by pain, bone loss, and inflammation. Depending on state of the peri-imlantitis, predictable treatments are very limited. The other issue is poor alignment as you indicated which may be a contributing factor to peri-implantitis. Without examination and X-ray, I can can not give you a definite recommendation, but generally, removal of the implant and planning for a new properly positioned implant is the most predictable option.

Juan C. Arroyo, DMD · Answer

I am not sure if on your description of what is happening to you refers to a temporary bridge or the final bridge or prosthesis. Anyways it is always a good idea to visit the surgeon that placed the implants to see if there is a problem with the implants. An X-ray should be taken to evaluate this implants as well as a clinical exam. 
Good luck to you. Dr. Arroyo

I had implants put in 2 years ago, they are sore & don't line up with my teeth correctly. What can be done?

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I had implants put in 2 years ago, they are sore & don't line up with my teeth correctly. What can be done?

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Answer: 2 lower implants, 2 years ago

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