I have a soft spongy gum tissue growth over one of eight, implants... is this normal?

Of course you can. We would have to check your Xrays and see the bone loss you might have. We can also try with Mini Dental Implants, these are a good option as well for people that have bone loss. Mini dental implants are smaller and of course it is accepted more easily by the body. We load a...

You have a complication you need to take care of immediately. If you do not take care of it soon, it can get more serious that what you think. There should never be any communication, from sinus cavity to the mouth. Please visit an oral surgeon, because all that area needs to be cleaned, bone...

It certainly doesn't hurt to get multiple opinions. The fee varies from location to location, depending on many factors. Consult with an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. If your general dentist referred you to the Periodontist, give him a call and see what he thinks. As a general dentist, who...

Two implants for an upper denture is usually doomed. If you get two more with a metal base denture it may help. 

Zirconium is a transitional metal, so "pick your metal".  It corrodes as well, just differently. I am not aware of any reports of corrosion ever causing problems with titanium implants (implant problems are for other reasons).  Zirc also has a higher fracture rate (not "just as strong"...

Implants ARE the permanent solution! However, you may need some time for the bone to heal before immediately placing the implants into your mouth. You would also want a prosthesis to fill in the open space while implants are healing, before they can support a bridge. A temporary flipper or upper...