I had tooth #30 pulled after a failed crown. Same day implant and bone graft was done as tooth was pulled. Now I am having pain in my jaw and a soar throat, pain in the back of my head. one month out from surgery.
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Congratulations on your progress with your teeth! I understand that you want your lateral incisors replaced as soon as possible, but it is important that you wait to do this until after your jaw surgery. To place the implants ideally, your surgeon will need to take the lower jaw...
If healing screws were used to allow the gum line to form, then yes, it is normal. From the photos you submitted it appears that they are partially exposed and may require removal of gingiva prior to restoration with crowns. Of course, you should see your dentist for an evaluation since the...
The movement of the tongue, brushing the cap, eating certain food, etc can cause the healing cap to fall off. Healing caps aren't meant to be kept longer than the recommended time provided by your dentist.
