Post-op pain started after 24 h; visit after 72 h: "no swelling, perfect healing"; CT: "not close to nerves, dense bone". On day 7: new CT. Excluded: infection, necrosis, neuropathy. Sutures removed. The implant does not reach the bottom of the hole but "that's ok". Doctor thinks I have "bone pain" - I'm using max Ibuprofen, should I go through this w/ smaller amounts of Ibuprofen? Reduced Ibpf but some dull pain remains most of the time. Pain goes off sometimes or gets reflected to #1. Not sure if pain getting weaker.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Post op symptoms - dental implant placed in bone grafted region
A bump that appears after implant placement can be swelling from the trauma of surgery, but it should go away within a week or two. Throbbing around implants is usually an indication that there is something happening within the bone. Aching and throbbing can occur following implant...
Nicotine and the other caustic chemical in cigarette smoke adversely affects blood supply to the tissues surrounding the implant. It is equivalent to putting a tourniquet around your leg when it is trying to heal. Use the patch adn give this implant the best chance to survive.
There are various reasons for loose dentures. Easiest would be to change the nylon cap to a more retentive type. Usually locator comes in 3 different types. Blue, Pink and White. White will have the maximum retention.
Next ask your prosthodontist to check for any overextension or under...
