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Hi!Any kind of smoke whether it's cigarette, vaping or medical marijuana is not good for the healing portion of dental implants. And really, even after they're healed. Smoking can cause infection, it weakens your immune system, your bones and the way your body heals. I'm sure this isn't what you were hoping to hear, but there's just no way around it - smoking of any kind is bad for any dental work.Good luck!
No worries my friend. What you have in your hand is the healing abutment for the implant. The actual implant is still where it should be. The part in your hand can simply be screwed back into the dental implant. With that being said, it is likely that the dentist will...
Yes you can. However, if the implants are in the back of the mouth, we usually recommend leaving the space to allow for better healing. Stayplates are typically for cosmetic reasons. Happy healing!
Hi: Normally the blood clot dissolves after 48 hours. The key is if there is any pain with the site, otherwise all is healing normally. As always it is best to inform your surgeon of any changes you notice with the surgery site. Best, Dr. Maddahi
