I have had implants about 6 months ago, about 5 months during covered healing, the one on the front right side throbs. There is also a bump on the roof of my mouth close to this implant that had appeared after the implant and remained since then. My dentist then exposed this implant but the bump had gotten bigger. Will this bump go away on its own when my gums heal?
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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...
Typically, it takes 3-6 months for the bone to fully heal around and implant. At about 3 months after implant placement, your doctor will take an xray and check the health of the implant before proceeding.