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everytime that an incision needs to be made or stitches placed in the gums, the surgeon will use anaesthetic to numb the area.
Most implants nowadays are inserted into the jawbone in a single-stage process whereby a second surgical intervention is unnecessary. However, some surgeons still practice a two stage procedure (old fashioned) OR a two stage process is at times indicated if bone grafting is done at the same time as the implant insertion and the area needs to be submerged beneath the gums to heal undisturbed. In that case, very little freezing will be required to set up the implant for the dentist to pace the final crown later
It depends, if a healing cap is not in place now and the implant is under the gum tissue , then yes, you usually will be anaesthisezed to expose the implant and place a healing cap
Hello and thank you for your question. There are several possibilities why an implant crown might feel loose. First, if the crown was cemented, cement holding it might need to be replaced. Another possibility can be implant failed and needs to be replaced. Third, a metal screw holding the whole ...
Restoring implants requires a few steps and most are extremely safe while pregnant, such as an impression or even a small amount of anesthetic that may be needed if the gums need to be moved or cut. But the surgeon and the restoring dentist will most likely need to take x-rays. X-rays are often...
If it is hard it is possibly bone. It has only been one week so I would not panic, but I would definitely call the dentist who did it and get in to see him/her to evaluate as soon as possible